This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write basic workplace texts which may be in printed or digital format, such as simple emails, SMSs, personnel forms, time sheets and checklists.

The unit applies to individuals who need writing 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to write basic workplace texts	1.1 Recognise the audience and purpose of workplace text 1.2 Recognise text features 1.3 Identify relevant key personal or workplace information required in text
2. Use writing strategies to write basic workplace texts	2.1 Identify writing strategies to use when writing text 2.2 Write text using appropriate grammar and vocabulary and writing conventions
3. Review and finalise basic workplace texts	3.1 Check written text 3.2 Seek advice and assistance from supervisor or trainer on draft where required 3.3 Finalise text

Evidence of the ability to:

write basic workplace texts appropriate to audience and purpose

check drafts to finalise basic workplace texts.

Evidence must be collected using basic texts 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 texts

writing strategies for basic workplace texts

grammar and vocabulary for basic workplace texts

writing conventions for basic workplace texts.

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 adjustment 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 - writing.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to write basic workplace texts	1.1 Recognise the audience and purpose of workplace text 1.2 Recognise text features 1.3 Identify relevant key personal or workplace information required in text
2. Use writing strategies to write basic workplace texts	2.1 Identify writing strategies to use when writing text 2.2 Write text using appropriate grammar and vocabulary and writing conventions
3. Review and finalise basic workplace texts	3.1 Check written text 3.2 Seek advice and assistance from supervisor or trainer on draft where required 3.3 Finalise text

Evidence of the ability to:

write basic workplace texts appropriate to audience and purpose

check drafts to finalise basic workplace texts.

Evidence must be collected using basic texts 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 texts

writing strategies for basic workplace texts

grammar and vocabulary for basic workplace texts

writing conventions for basic workplace texts.

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 adjustment 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 - writing.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Recognise the audience and purpose of workplace text
Recognise text features
Identify relevant key personal or workplace information required in text
Identify writing strategies to use when writing text
Write text using appropriate grammar and vocabulary and writing conventions
Check written text
Seek advice and assistance from supervisor or trainer on draft where required
Finalise text

Assessment Cover Sheet

FSKWTG03 - Write basic workplace information

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Assessment Record Sheet

FSKWTG03 - Write basic workplace information

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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