FSKNUM29
Use introductory graphical techniques for work


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use Cartesian coordinates to graph straight lines and to use straight line graphs in practical situations.

This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 4 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Use the Cartesian plane to represent linear relationships

1.1 Locate points on the Cartesian plane

1.2 Graph lines described by a linear equation

2. Use linear equations and their graphs

2.1 Identify and model simple situations involving linear relationships by drawing graphs and use to complete tasks

2.2 Solve simple linear equations graphically and interpret the result

3. Apply linear equations to workplace

3.1 Identify and describe linear relationships in workplace situations

3.2 Use mostly formal mathematical language and symbols appropriate to the situation

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

graph lines using coordinates

use graphs of linear relationships in practical situations.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

Cartesian plane, origin, axes, coordinates.


Assessment Conditions

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

Individuals can access a range of established 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.


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance
Criteria

Description

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Numeracy