Assessor Resource

FSKRDG02
Read and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols in printed or digital format.

The unit applies to individuals who need reading skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 1 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.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to read basic workplace signs and symbols

1.1 Identify audience and purpose of signs and symbols

1.2 Identify the text features

2. Interpret and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols

2.1 Use reading strategies to interpret basic signs and symbols

2.2 Check interpretation is correct

2.3 Identify appropriate response to text

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols

Evidence must be collected using a small bank of basic signs and symbols typically found in the workplace.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

purpose and features of basic workplace signs and symbols

reading strategies to interpret basic workplace signs and symbols.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Advice and support is available.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - reading.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to read basic workplace signs and symbols

1.1 Identify audience and purpose of signs and symbols

1.2 Identify the text features

2. Interpret and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols

2.1 Use reading strategies to interpret basic signs and symbols

2.2 Check interpretation is correct

2.3 Identify appropriate response to text

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols

Evidence must be collected using a small bank of basic signs and symbols typically found in the workplace.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

purpose and features of basic workplace signs and symbols

reading strategies to interpret basic workplace signs and symbols.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Advice and support is available.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - reading.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify audience and purpose of signs and symbols 
Identify the text features 
Use reading strategies to interpret basic signs and symbols 
Check interpretation is correct 
Identify appropriate response to text 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FSKRDG02 - Read and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols
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Assessment Record Sheet

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