Course Title: Perform computations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5433 Diploma of Applied Technologies

Course Title: Perform computations

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

 

Course Contact: Darren Mattingley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: darren.mattingley@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to estimate approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carry out calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determine simple ratios and averages.

It also covers producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEM13015  Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 

MEM16006  Organise and communicate information    

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM12024 Perform computations
Elements:	Determine job requirements Perform calculations Produce charts and graphs from given information

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the  elements of this unit of competency.

For guidance on specific course learning outcomes refer to the Performance and Knowledge Evidence or the Critical Aspects of Assessment in the unit(s) of competency – this will show you what skills and knowledge your students will need to demonstrate, and you can translate these into 2 or 3 clear learning outcomes.   

Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course include product assessment and a knowledge assessment.

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Task 1 : Product Assignment

Assessment Task 2 : Knowledge Test