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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply basic mathematical concepts to calculate workplace information
   • Calculation requirements are identified and appropriate method is selected
   • Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
   • Calculations are undertaken using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to support work role
2. Apply basic mathematical concepts to estimate workplace information
   • Estimation requirements are identified and appropriate estimation method is selected
   • Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
   • Estimations are made to meet work requirements

Required Skills

Required skills

Ability to identify whether a calculation or estimation is required to meet workplace requirements carry out calculations involving basic addition subtraction division and multiplication to support work role this may involve use of a calculator and conversion tables where required use estimation techniques to check quantities ratios speed and other required data estimates use estimation techniques to check calculated results and workplace data record calculations and measurement information accurately according to enterprise procedures use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of mathematical processes including addition subtraction multiplication and division application of calculation and estimation techniques to meet work requirements units of measurement used in the workplace including whole numbers fractions and decimals to one decimal point this may include use of conversion charts representation of numerical information relevant to work requirements such as charts graphs and tables recording requirements and responsibilities where relevant

Evidence Required

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	Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of ability to identify calculation or estimation requirements carry out calculations involving basic addition subtraction division and multiplication where estimations are used estimated amounts must be consistent with process or product specification and demonstrate knowledge of measurement units used in the workplace use estimation techniques to check calculated results and workplace data
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to work tasks requiring simple estimation and calculation conversion tables calculators and measuring instruments where required workplace formsdocuments used for recording data where required
Method of assessment	This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Example could be FDFOPA Apply principles of statistical process control FDFOP2015A Apply principles of statistical process control.
Guidance information for assessment	To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

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Range Statement

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.
Calculations	Calculations may include: the use of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percentages Calculations may be made: manually or using calculators and other measuring instruments as appropriate to the task
Estimations	Estimations can be used where the workplace tasks require only an approximate judgment of an amount, ratio, speed, and so on. Estimations can be made from: observations of other amounts or measurements supplied data, such as volume or weight information on packaging of raw materials
Conversion charts	Conversion charts are those in common use in the workplace
Results	Results may or may not be recorded depending on workplace requirements
Numerical information	Numerical information may be presented in forms, including: simple run charts graphs

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