PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes and

values needed identify, care, handle and use measuring
instruments

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
1. Select measuring 1.1. Object or component to be measured is
instruments identified
1.2. Correct specifications are obtained from
relevant source
1.3. Measuring tools are selected in line with
job requirements

2. Carry out measurements 2.1. Appropriate measuring instrument is

and calculation selected to achieve required outcome
2.2. Accurate measurements are obtained for
job
2.3. Calculation needed to complete work
tasks are performed using the four basic
process of addition (+), subtraction (-),
multiplication (x), and division (/)
2.4. Calculation involving fractions,
percentages and mixed numbers are used
to complete workplace tasks.
2.5. Numerical computation is self-checked and
corrected for accuracy
2.6. Instruments are read to the limit of
accuracy of the tool.

3. Maintain measuring 3.1. Measuring instruments are not dropped to

instruments avoid damage
3.2. Measuring instruments are cleaned before
and after using.
3.3. Proper storage of instruments undertaken
according to manufacturer’s specifications
and standard operating procedures.