Numeracy
Numeracy is the process of using numbers and thinking in quantitative terms, to solve a problem or complete a task. This skill is typically associated with measurement, estimation, conversions, percentages, scheduling and calculation.
Examples of common numeracy materials in the trades includes:
- Measurements and conversion equivalents
- Calculations
- Estimation of area
- Scheduling, budgeting and accounting
- Money math
- Data analysis
Examples of how Numeracy skills are used by the trades:
| Automotive Service Technicians (NOC 7321) | compare measurements of energy, dimension, speed, horsepower, temperature and torque to specifications |
| Carpenters (NOC 7271) | take measurements to determine alignments, elevations and grades using surveying equipment |
| Electricians (NOC 7241) | estimate times and materials required for projects |
| Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7312) | calculate size and volume of cylinders and tanks to determine capacity in litres or gallons |
| Industrial Mechanics and Millwrights (NOC 7311) | calculate the size and number of steel plates needed to support the weight of industrial equipment |
| Plumbers (NOC 7251) | calculate rolling offsets to design, fabricate and install piping around obstacles |
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