Unit of competency Outline
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Use trigonometry for work
Use trigonometry for work
Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM036
FSKNUM036
State Code
OBK97
OBK97
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2020
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
Original Release Date
30/01/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply and use trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine and tangent), the Sine Rule and Cosine Rule and the area of triangle formula for practical workplace tasks. It includes extracting and analysing information relevant to trigonometry, undertaking trigonometry in the workplace, and communicating the mathematical information. An individual performing these tasks works autonomously and accesses and evaluates support from a broad range of sources as needed.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 5 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 analyse information relevant to trigonometry
- 1.1 Extract highly embedded mathematical information relevant to trigonometry from a broad range of highly complex workplace texts and tasks
- 1.2 Incorporate information from other sources to inform and support analysis of the extracted information, where necessary
- 1.3 Analyse and synthesise trigonometry information required to complete workplace task
2. Apply trigonometry to complete work related calculations
- 2.1 Select method of solution from an expanded range of highly developed mathematical problem solving strategies and processes to complete workplace task involving triangles
- 2.2 Estimate outcome of trigonometric analysis related to using specialised mathematical problem solving strategies and processes to complete workplace task
- 2.3 Use trigonometric ratios to calculate lengths of sides and angles of right angled triangles related to practical workplace tasks
- 2.4 Undertake trigonometric calculations related to non-right angled triangles
- 2.5 Check outcomes and critically review mathematics used and real-world implications of results using developed estimation and evaluation techniques
3. Communicate results
- 3.1 Use formal and specialised written mathematical representation and symbolism to document, interpret and communicate mathematical thinking, problem solving process, outcomes and implications
- 3.2 Use specialised mathematical and general language to discuss, explain and interpret the mathematical processes, results and implications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG313 | FSKNUM36 | Use trigonometry for work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEZ5 | FSK20119 | Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways | Qualification |