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Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work

Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM028
State Code
OBL05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/11/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2020
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Original Release Date
30/01/2020
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop, interpret and use routine formulae and algebra expressions and conventions in the workplace and to represent and communicate about such algebraic information. An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses support from a range of established resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, numeracy skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) numeracy core skill indicators .09, .10 and .11 at level 4 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Extract and interpret routine formulae and algebraic expressions
  • 1.1 Identify and interpret mathematical information measures, quantities and/or variables to be calculated and evaluated that require the use of a formula or some algebraic analysis
  • 1.2 Identify and extract the relevant routine formulae and algebraic representations and conventions required to apply to workplace tasks and texts
2. Apply routine formulae and algebraic representations
  • 2.1 Select and use a range of algebraic and problem solving strategies to undertake workplace task
  • 2.2 Estimate outcome of calculations related to the application of the routine formulae or algebraic representations to the workplace task
  • 2.3 Represent algebraic expressions in an appropriate workplace form, including operating on and simplifying algebraic expressions and equations as required
  • 2.4 Substitute values into simple routine algebraic expressions, formulae or equations to solve workplace problems
  • 2.5 Check and reflect on mathematics used, outcomes, and workplace and real-world implications
3.Communicate information from algebraic analysis
  • 3.1 Use formal, informal and some specialised written mathematical representation to document, interpret and communicate workplace algebraic processes, results and implications
  • 3.2 Use formal, informal and some specialised mathematical language to discuss and explain workplace algebraic processes, results and implications
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG305 FSKNUM28 Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work Unit of competency