This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use basic matrix calculations in workplace contexts, including practical workplace problems.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of matrices and their use	1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of types of matrices 1.2 Identify the use of matrices in the workplace and matrix processes required
2. Undertake mathematical processes using matrices	2.1 Perform matrix calculations 2.2 Evaluate the determinant for square matrices 2.3 Calculate the inverse of a matrix 2.4 Use matrices to solve systems of equations
3. Check and communicate the results	3.1 Review and check the outcomes 3.2 Record and use the result using specialised mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task

Evidence of the ability to:

perform matrix calculations

solve simultaneous equations using matrices

apply matrices to workplace problems.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

types of matrices and use of matrices in workplace tasks.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Individuals can access a broad range of support resources.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have a sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - numeracy.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of matrices and their use	1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of types of matrices 1.2 Identify the use of matrices in the workplace and matrix processes required
2. Undertake mathematical processes using matrices	2.1 Perform matrix calculations 2.2 Evaluate the determinant for square matrices 2.3 Calculate the inverse of a matrix 2.4 Use matrices to solve systems of equations
3. Check and communicate the results	3.1 Review and check the outcomes 3.2 Record and use the result using specialised mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task

Evidence of the ability to:

perform matrix calculations

solve simultaneous equations using matrices

apply matrices to workplace problems.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

types of matrices and use of matrices in workplace tasks.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Individuals can access a broad range of support resources.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have a sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - numeracy.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Demonstrate knowledge of types of matrices
Identify the use of matrices in the workplace and matrix processes required
Perform matrix calculations
Evaluate the determinant for square matrices
Calculate the inverse of a matrix
Use matrices to solve systems of equations
Review and check the outcomes
Record and use the result using specialised mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task

Assessment Cover Sheet

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