VU23556 - Use limited digital technology language and skills

Unit code:VU23556Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Footscray Nicholson
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to use limited digital technology language and apply digital technology skills to short and simple learning tasks.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication and Reading at Level 1, and
the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking, Listening, and Reading. They contribute directly to the achievement of Speaking 1+, Listening 1+, and Reading 1+.This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop the language of digital technology and use digital technology to support development of their English language skills.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

use English language digital technology terminology related to two commonly used devices
use digital technology terminology to identify two uses of one common program
follow verbal or written instructions to apply digital technology skills to complete one short and simple digital technology task and one short and simple digital language learning activity.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

simple terminology and expressions related to using digital devices, and programs and their uses
spoken, digital or paper-based instructions related to using technology and accessing digital programs for language learning,
short, simple verbal or on screen written instructions related to digital devices and their uses
WHS terminology and instructions related to use of technology
expressions used in instructions to indicate short sequence of steps and advice in use of technology, for example, first, next and simple phrasal verbs, such as turn on, turn off, go to next
simple question forms to seek assistance, clarification, repetition or explanation.
Sociolinguistic and Cultural Knowledge:
use of technology in language learning
conventions, navigation and layout in digital language learning tasks.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.