Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICPSU263C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic industry calculations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPSU263C - Perform basic industry calculations
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic trade calculations and measurements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers basic trade calculations and measurements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Support
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Calculate costs and dimensions
  • Additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions of costs and dimensions are correctly calculated
  • Material and time costs are correctly calculated for the elements of a brief
  • Percentages of cost and time are correctly calculated to fulfil the requirements of a brief
  • Results of calculations are correctly recorded
       
Element: Calculate area, density and volume
  • The density and/or volume of fluids and colours are correctly calculated and applied
  • Percentages of densities and volumes are correctly calculated to fulfil the requirements of a brief
       
Element: Use basic measuring tools and apply results of measurement
  • Appropriate measuring tools are selected and used correctly and accurately
  • Measurements are correctly interpreted and used in appropriate calculations
       


Evidence Required

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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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

basic measuring tools used in the printing industry, for example micrometers, scales, humidity meters, pH meters, screen angle and screen ruling gauges, dot gain scales and pantone colour matching

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

documents detailing calculations

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by recording the cost of materials and time

collecting, analysing and organising information by correctly recording the results of calculations

planning and organising activities by selecting and using appropriate measurement tools as part of the task

teamwork when working with others as part of the production process

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights, areas and volumes required by various tasks

problem-solving skills by correctly calculating enlargements and reductions of shapes

use of technology by using measuring devices and tools

Required knowledge

quick approximations of expected answers

expected answer and why

use of basic measurement tools

parallax error and how does it affect measurement

determining acceptable tolerances in measurement

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.

Types of calculations may include:

numerical calculations involved in basic arithmetic, percentages and geometry used in the printing and graphic arts industry.

Measuring tools may include:

basic measuring tools used in the printing industry, for example micrometers, scales, humidity meters, pH meters, screen angle and screen ruling gauges, dot gain scales and pantone colour matching.

Calculating methods may include:

includes approximation and formal calculations using pen and paper, calculators, computers and other calculating devices.

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
Additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions of costs and dimensions are correctly calculated 
Material and time costs are correctly calculated for the elements of a brief 
Percentages of cost and time are correctly calculated to fulfil the requirements of a brief 
Results of calculations are correctly recorded 
The density and/or volume of fluids and colours are correctly calculated and applied 
Percentages of densities and volumes are correctly calculated to fulfil the requirements of a brief 
Appropriate measuring tools are selected and used correctly and accurately 
Measurements are correctly interpreted and used in appropriate calculations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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