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

RIICCM201E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out measurements and calculations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICCM201E - Carry out measurements and calculations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out measurements and calculations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes using measurements and calculations to estimate quantities for various work activities.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to carrying out measurements and calculations

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guides located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: 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
       


Evidence Required

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.

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.
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
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIICCM201E - Carry out measurements and calculations
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIICCM201E - Carry out measurements and calculations

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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