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Perform basic industry calculations

Perform basic industry calculations

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP263
State Code
AUN78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic trade calculations and measurements.It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Calculate costs and dimensions
  • 1.1 Additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions of costs and dimensions are correctly calculated
  • 1.2 Material and time costs are correctly calculated for elements of a job/brief
  • 1.3 Percentages of cost and time are correctly calculated to fulfil requirements of a job/brief
  • 1.4 Results of calculations are correctly recorded
2. Calculate area, density and volume
  • 2.1 Density and/or volume of fluids and colours are correctly calculated and applied
  • 2.2 Percentages of densities and volumes are correctly calculated to fulfil requirements of a job/brief
3. Use basic measuring tools and apply results of measurement
  • 3.1 Appropriate measuring tools are selected and used correctly and accurately
  • 3.2 Measurements are correctly interpreted and used in appropriate calculations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3259 ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ76 ICPSUP2630 Perform basic industry calculations Unit of competency