This unit standard is for use in the training and assessment for mechanical engineering trades and is one of a series of three unit standards for this purpose with 29398 and 29399.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out basic arithmetic operations for mechanical engineering; demonstrate knowledge of SI base units of measure and SI derived quantities; carry out basic geometric calculations for mechanical engineering; demonstrate knowledge of and perform calculations for simple machines; and choose and apply appropriate engineering calculations to solve problems in simple engineering situations.