Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out measurements and perform simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for a construction industry task.
It includes carrying out measurements to calculate material quantities.
It applies to workers in the construction industry. It involves working under supervision in a team environment.
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Obtain measurements. | 1.1 Select and apply method of obtaining measurements required to meet construction task requirements. 1.2 Select measuring and calculating equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults. 1.3 Obtain and record linear measurements using a rule, tape or other measuring equipment accurate to 1 mm. |
2. Perform calculations. | 2.1 Determine appropriate calculation factors, and select correct formula and method for achieving required result. 2.2 Calculate, confirm and record material quantities using appropriate factors. 2.3 Calculate, confirm and record areas and volumes using appropriate factors. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Construction