FSKNUM38
Use introductory vectors for work


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply basic vectors to work-related problems.

This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 5 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. Demonstrate basic knowledge of vectors and their use

1.1 Demonstrate basic knowledge of vectors

1.2 Identify the use of vectors in the workplace

2. Apply the techniques of vectors to the solution of problems in two dimensions

2.1 Express two dimensional vectors in different forms

2.2 Convert vectors between polar and rectangular form

2.3 Perform basic vector calculations

2.4 Apply graphical techniques to solve simple vector problems

2.5 Apply vector techniques to simple problems

3. Check and communicate results

3.1 Review and check the outcomes

3.2 Record and use the result using specialised mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

perform mathematical operations on vectors.

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:

basic knowledge and use of vectors.


Assessment Conditions

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

Individuals can access a broad range of 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