Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This streamlined version first released with FSK Foundation Skills Training Package version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, interpret and respond to information in simple informal workplace texts in printed or digital format, such as a written phone message, a note from a supervisor, an email from a team member, message at end of shift, an SMS, an instant message.
This unit applies to individuals who need reading skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 2 to undertake a vocational training pathway or workplace tasks.
This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with vocational units to support achievement of vocational competency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Reading
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to read simple informal workplace texts |
1.1 Identify audience and purpose of informal text 1.2 Identify text features |
2. Identify and interpret information in simple informal workplace texts |
2.1 Use navigation skills to locate relevant information 2.2 Identify and interpret high-frequency vocabulary in informal texts 2.3 Use reading strategies to identify and interpret relevant information |
3. Confirm understanding and respond to simple informal workplace texts |
3.1 Check that information in workplace text has been correctly understood 3.2 Use information to respond appropriately |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance |
Description |
Oral Communication |
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Mapping Information
Not applicable
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=f572fe10-a855-4986-9295-3852c771f178