Modification History
Release 1 - New unit. Replaces MEM23001A, but not equivalent.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the application of mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering problems. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric equations involving single and double angles, sequences and series, two dimensional vector analysis, complex numbers, determinants and matrices.
Application of the Unit
The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring specific mathematical techniques. It is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Determine scope of technical mathematical techniques required for an engineering application |
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Analyse an engineering application for required technical mathematical tasks |
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Develop systematic methods for layout and solution checking |
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1.3 |
Determine mathematical software required for analytical and graphical solutions and validate software using traditional solutions to simple examples |
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Apply technical mathematical techniques to engineering application |
2.1 |
Use appropriate software for analytical and graphical solutions |
2.2 |
Convert between different number systems |
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2.3 |
Use appropriate mathematical techniques required for analysis and solution |
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2.4 |
Use appropriate data representations to communicate the solution to others. |
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2.5 |
Report results and document calculations, graphs and analysis |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering-related problems within the context of delegations and other checking and technical oversight procedures. The candidate may demonstrate competence through either working individually or as part of a team. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Engineering applications related to mathematical techniques in this unit |
Most engineering disciplines will have applications supported by the technical mathematics skills described in this unit, including mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance and mechatronics engineering. Examples of engineering applications requiring mathematical skills described in this unit may include:
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Scope of technical mathematical techniques |
The scope of technical mathematical techniques required for an engineering application will vary and may include:
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Number system |
Number systems may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
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Unit sector |
Engineering science |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.