Essential Skills Manual - Automotive Service Technician

ESSENTIAL SKILLS PRINCIPLES OF

MATHEMATICS (PM)

GUIDELINES

Automotive Service Technician

NOC 7321

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Automotive Service Technician

NOC 7321

PM1 Use Calculators

Upon completion of this objective, learners will be able to:

1.1 identify the risks and benefits involved in using calculators in the trade

1.2 describe how calculators are used in the trade

1.3 determine the best calculator for the trade

1.4 use knowledge of calculators to solve problems

Note: Calculators are used to improve speed and accuracy of calculations.
However, it is important to note that calculators are tools and are only accurate if
they are used properly. It is very important to have an understanding of order of
operations when using calculators.

Only resources that specifically refer to calculators are outlined here; however,
calculator skills should be practiced with all identified resources.

Non-contextualized Resources:

ƒ Fundamentals of Mechanical and Electrical Mathematics
ƒ NWT Apprenticeship Support Materials, Module 1 (Foundations)
ƒ Introductory Technical Mathematics, 5th Edition (pp. xx-xxi)

Online Resources:

ƒ http://www.shodor.org/unchem/math/calc/index.html
ƒ http://www.how2begin.com/business/how-to-use-a-scientific-calculator-3.html
ƒ http://www.uccs.edu/~energy/courses/calculator.html
ƒ http://www.khake.com/page47.html