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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for measurements and calculations
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
   • Select the appropriate plant and equipment and check for faults
   • Select and apply the appropriate method of obtaining the measurement required
   • Obtain measurements using appropriate plant and equipment and confirm the required accuracy
   • Confirm and record measurements
   • Select appropriate calculation method according to workplace procedures
   • Calculate values for the project using the appropriate calculation method
   • Confirm and record results
   • Select appropriate formulas for calculating quantities
   • Make calculations to determine quantities
   • Estimate quantities required from the calculations taken
   • Confirm and record quantities for the project with regard to project tolerances

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

carry out measurements and calculations on at least two different occasions, including:

completing measurements, calculations and estimations of quantities for projects of varying complexity

measuring using a rule or tape measure for a variety of tasks with 100% accuracy.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is complaint

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for carrying out measurements and calculations, including:

circumference

area

length

number

percentage

perimeter

quantity

ratio

volume

work with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations, including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to carry out measurements and calculations, including those related to:

work health and safety procedures

emergency procedures

operation of tools and equipment safely

achievement of project quality and accuracy

plant and equipment maintenance

job safety analyses (JSAs)/job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs)/safe work method statements (SWMS)

environmental requirements

a range of numerical calculations, conversions and measurements, including:

conversions of different metric values

metres to millimetres

measurement and calculation of different quantities

understanding tolerances.

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