Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to recognise when to use numeracy skills in the workplace

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Describe different workplace situations where numeracy skills are needed

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

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Select the appropriate numeracy skills needed to carry out straightforward workplace tasks

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

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Identify and obtain information needed in order to apply numeracy skills in work situations
• 3.2
  Apply appropriate numeracy skills to straightforward workplace tasks or situations in an organised way
• 3.3
  Use appropriate checking procedures at each stage

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

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Interpret findings in order to present appropriate solutions to different straightforward workplace problems
• 4.2
  Explain simple conclusions to others