Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic trade calculations and measurements.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context. They generally work under direct supervision.
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. Calculate costs and dimensions | 1.1 Additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions of costs and dimensions are correctly calculated 1.2 Material and time costs are correctly calculated for elements of a job/brief 1.3 Percentages of cost and time are correctly calculated to fulfil requirements of a job/brief 1.4 Results of calculations are correctly recorded |
2. Calculate area, density and volume | 2.1 Density and/or volume of fluids and colours are correctly calculated and applied 2.2 Percentages of densities and volumes are correctly calculated to fulfil requirements of a job/brief |
3. Use basic measuring tools and apply results of measurement | 3.1 Appropriate measuring tools are selected and used correctly and accurately 3.2 Measurements are correctly interpreted and used in appropriate calculations |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
perform numerical calculations involving basic arithmetic, percentages and geometry to calculate costs, dimensions, weights, areas, density and volumes
complete activities using basic measuring tools used in the printing industry
document the results of calculations.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain how to perform quick approximations of expected answers
describe parallax errors and how they affect measurements
explain how acceptable tolerances in measurement are determined
list the measuring tools available in the workplace and briefly describe the function of each tool.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 |
Reading | 1.2, 2.2 | Recognises text within job specifications and follows written instructions |
Writing | 1.4 | Records numerical and key information related to outcomes of the job |
Numeracy | 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2 | Uses simple mathematical calculations to determine weights, areas and volumes required by various tasks |
Get the work done | 3.1 | Plans and implements routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes |
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