Assessment Requirements for FSKWTG009 Write routine workplace texts

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Assessment Requirements for FSKWTG009 Write routine workplace texts

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with FSK Foundation Skills Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

write and review two of the following different routine workplace texts:

email or letter for routine workplace communication

formal email or letter to client, supplier, contractor or human resources

covering letter for job application

routine report, for example, accident or incident report

instructions for using every day technology, for example, machinery or equipment

factual text, for example, job history as part of an application letter, or text following workplace guidelines

performance appraisal review form and personal goals

record of customer comments regarding quality of service provided

notes from a short workplace discussion.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

common features of a range of routine workplace texts and their uses

purpose of different text types, formats and layouts to communicate relevant information and ideas to differing audiences

techniques for planning routine workplace texts

methods to organise and sequence information

informal and formal register and relevance to different workplace audiences and purposes

grammar and vocabulary appropriate for routine workplace texts

acronyms and idioms relevant to workplace

punctuation appropriate to routine formal workplace texts and techniques to use as an aid to meaning

strategies to spell unfamiliar words

use and application of automated writing assistance tools, such as spellchecking devices

techniques to proofread, review and revise texts.

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace, a workplace simulated environment or a vocational training context.

Skills must be demonstrated using routine formal texts and tasks that reflect those typically found in a workplace.

The following resources are to be made available:

functioning computer and keyboard when digital information is being written in the performance evidence

paper-based or electronic dictionary

paper-based or electronic thesaurus

automated writing assistance tools utilised in the knowledge evidence

own familiar support resources.

Assessors must:

satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards, and

have sound knowledge of the ACSF and performance features of the ACSF level being assessed, and

have demonstrable expertise, knowledge and skills in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill, writing, and

have completed the following or equivalent:

TAESS00009 Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set; or

a higher level education qualification, such as:

TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice (and its equivalent TAE70111); or

Bachelor of Education, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Education, or higher. This may include qualifications relating to TESOL, adult education or vocational education.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=f572fe10-a855-4986-9295-3852c771f178