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Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work

Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM020
State Code
OBL13
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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use the common and routine functions of a calculator to undertake routine mathematical calculations for workplace tasks. Mathematical calculations include working with the four standard arithmetical operations with whole numbers, familiar factions, decimals, percentages and rates. An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources 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 3 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. Select and interpret familiar and routine numerical information relevant to workplace calculations
  • 1.1 Identify mathematical problem in workplace task requiring solution with a calculator
  • 1.2 Extract and interpret familiar and routine numerical information relevant to calculations partially embedded in workplace tasks and texts
  • 1.3 Identify required function keys on calculator necessary to solve mathematical calculation
2. Solve routine calculations using a calculator
  • 2.1 Select and use a range of mathematical problem solving strategies to undertake workplace task
  • 2.2 Estimate outcome of calculations to complete workplace task
  • 2.3 Perform a range of multi-step calculations using a number of different function keys on a calculator to complete workplace task
  • 2.4 Check and reflect on estimation and calculation outcomes and appropriateness of outcome to workplace task
3. Communicate calculation results
  • 3.1 Use informal and formal written mathematical representation to document and report on workplace calculation and problem solving process and results
  • 3.2 Use informal and formal mathematical language to present and discuss workplace calculation and problem solving process and results
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG297 FSKNUM20 Use basic functions of a calculator Unit of competency