This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, interpret and respond to information in simple workplace texts in printed or digital format, such as short messages, notices, instructions, forms, rosters, simple diagrams, tables and charts.  The 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.

Unit details

Location:
City Flinders
City King
City Queen
Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Park
Industry
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
FSKRDG07

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Assessment

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and 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: - identify and interpret information in simple workplace texts, and; - respond appropriately to information in simple workplace texts. Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: - purpose and features of simple workplace texts; - high-frequency terminology in simple workplace texts, and; - reading strategies to identify and interpret information in simple workplace texts.

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