This unit standard specifies the outcomes required to use numeracy skills to gather and convey basic information in different contexts. It includes using knowledge and conventions of common shapes to represent real life objects, measuring materials or objects, performing basic calculations associated with money and time, using maps to identify locations, giving and following directions, using and creating tables and graphs and applying simple formulae to solve arithmetic problems. This unit standard is intended for people requiring basic counting, calculating, measuring and estimating skills in order to engage in paid employment, other forms of work and/or vocational education and training.