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Use trigonometry for work

Use trigonometry for work

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKNUM36
State Code
WG313
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2015
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
Original Release Date
30/01/2015
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.This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 5 to undertake a vocational training pathway or workplace tasks.This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with vocational units to support achievement of vocational competency.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate knowledge of trigonometry
  • 1.1 Identify features of triangles in workplace tasks
  • 1.2 Identify use of trigonometry in workplace contexts
  • 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of trigonometric ratios
2. Undertake work related calculations using trigonometry
  • 2.1 Use problem solving strategies to undertake the task
  • 2.2 Estimate and use trigonometric ratios to calculate lengths of sides and angles of right angled triangles related to practical workplace tasks
  • 2.3 Undertake trigonometric calculations related to non-right angled triangles
3. Check and communicate results
  • 3.1 Review and check the outcomes against estimate and relate to task and context
  • 3.2 Record the result using mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK97 FSKNUM036 Use trigonometry for work Unit of competency
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