| Performance criteria | Skill Set | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1: Select appropriate device or equipment | ||
1.1 Measurement requirements are determined from specifications. |
Template making | Interpret true shapes and true line lengths. Construct shapes using parallel lines. Construct shapes using radial lines. Construct shapes using triangulation. |
| 1.2 Appropriate device or equipment is selected according to standard operating procedures, to achieve required outcome. | Template making | |
| Element 2: Obtain measurements using a range of measuring devices | ||
2.1 Correct and appropriate measuring technique is used. |
Template making | Construct shapes using parallel lines. Construct shapes using radial lines. Construct shapes using triangulation. Check accuracy of patterns. |
| 2.2 Measurements are accurately obtained. | Template making | |
| 2.3 Dimensions are determined or verified using basic calculations, where required. | Template making
Calculations |
Construct shapes using parallel lines. Calculate length, perimeter, area & volume. |
| Element 3: Maintain measuring devices | ||
| 3.1 Routine care and storage of devices is undertaken to manufacturers’ specifications or standard operating procedures. | Forming Template making Marking out |
Roll a cylinder. Construct shapes using parallel lines. Perform the four basic rules. Identify marking out technique. |
| 3.2 Routine adjustments to devices are made and checked. | Forming Template making Marking out |
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| Element 4: Communicate measurements as required | ||
4.1 Measurements are accurately recorded, where required. |
Template making Drawing |
Allow for material thickness. Dimension a drawing. |
| 4.2 Freehand sketch which depicts required information is prepared, as required. | Drawing |
Identify the types of drawing used in industry. |
