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.
1. Plan and prepare for measurements and calculations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply measurements and calculations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities |
2. Perform measurements | 2.1 Select and apply method of obtaining the measurement 2.2 Obtain measurements using appropriate tool, and ensure required accuracy 2.3 Confirm and record measurements |
3. Perform calculations | 3.1 Select appropriate calculation method 3.2 Calculate values for the project using the appropriate factors 3.3 Confirm and record results |
4. Estimate quantities | 4.1 Select appropriate formulas for calculating quantities 4.2 Make calculations for determining quantities 4.3 Estimate quantities from the calculations taken 4.4 Confirm and record quantities for the project within project tolerances |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient carrying out of measurements and calculations including:
calculating each of the following using a realistic civil construction project:
quantity
length
perimeter
circumference
area
volume
number
ratio
percentage
works effectively with others to undertake and complete measurements and calculations that meet all of the required outcomes, including:
using a range of communications techniques and equipment
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of measurements and calculations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion 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 within 98% accuracy
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when carrying out measurements and calculations:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
using operational tools and equipment safely and effectively
achieving project quality and accuracy
using JSA’s/JSEA/Safe work methods
conversion of different metric values e.g. metres to millimetres
understanding tolerances
completing measuring, calculating, geometry and determination of quantities
caring for measuring equipment
working with civil construction terminology
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated 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; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 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. |
*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level