Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 7:41 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:41 AM AWST
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Carry out measurements and calculations
Carry out measurements and calculations
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICCM201A
RIICCM201A
State Code
WB066
WB066
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit covers carrying out measurements and calculations in the civil construction industry. It includes: planning and preparation; performing measurements and calculations; and estimating approximate quantities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Confirm and apply work instructions
- 1.3. Select measuring and calculating equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, and check them for serviceability and any faults and rectify or report faults
2. Perform measurements
- 2.1. Select and apply method of obtaining the measurement
- 2.2. Obtain measurements using a rule or tape, accurate to 1mm
- 2.3. Confirm and record measurements
3. Perform calculations
- 3.1. Select appropriate calculation method for achieving the required result
- 3.2. Correctly calculate material quantities for the project using the appropriate factors
- 3.3. Confirm and record results
4. Estimate approximate quantities
- 4.1. Take calculations for determining material requirements
- 4.2. Select appropriate formulas for calculating quantities
- 4.3. Estimate quantities from the calculations taken
- 4.4. Calculate, confirm and record material quantities for the project within enterprise tolerances
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Measurement may include the determination of:
length, area, weight, height, width, depth, volume, mass, scales, perimeters, quantities, numbers, grade
Calculations may be performed manually and with the aid of a calculator and may include:
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
length, perimeter, circumference, area, volume, number, ratio, percentage
conversions, such as of metres to millimetres and millimetres to metres
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Measurement may include the determination of:
length, area, weight, height, width, depth, volume, mass, scales, perimeters, quantities, numbers, grade
Calculations may be performed manually and with the aid of a calculator and may include:
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
length, perimeter, circumference, area, volume, number, ratio, percentage
conversions, such as of metres to millimetres and millimetres to metres
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for carrying out measurements and calculations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient carrying out measurements and calculations
working with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of measurements and calculations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for carrying out measurements and calculations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient carrying out measurements and calculations
working with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of measurements and calculations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5881 | RIIG2002A | Carry out measurements and calculations | Unit of competency |
| W2063 | BCCCM1004B | Carry out measurements and calculations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH077 | RIICCM201D | Carry out measurements and calculations | Unit of competency |