Numeracy Skills for Work

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
L/617/4148
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

The focus of the assessment for this unit is numeracy skills. However, it is expected that the underpinning teaching and learning will help develop learners’ understanding of
• the importance of accurate use of numeracy skills in the workplace
• the range of work-related situations in which numeracy skills are useful

Aim

To develop learners’ ability to apply numeracy skills in a work context.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to select appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Select the appropriate numeracy skills needed to carry out straightforward workplace tasks.

2 — Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify and obtain information needed in order to apply numeracy skills in work situations.

  • 2.2

    Apply appropriate numeracy skills to straightforward workplace tasks or situations in an organised way.

  • 2.3

    Use appropriate checking procedures at each stage.

3 — Be able to interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Interpret findings in order to present appropriate solutions to different straightforward work-related problems.

  • 3.2

    Explain simple conclusions to others.