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Unit of Competency
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SkillsDMC ©
Unit of Competency
RIICCM201D Carry out measurements and calculations
Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required
to carry out measurements and calculations in Civil Construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements
that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and
Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to
application of the unit.
Element
Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential
outcomes of a unit of competency
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to
demonstrate achievement of the element.
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