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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to complete routine automotive workplace text
   • Purpose and audience for routine automotive text are identified
   • Due date, relevant organisation, and method of lodgement are determined
   • Key features of text and workplace conventions for written materials are identified
   • Information required to complete the text is sourced and collected
2. Finalise draft of written text
   • Text is drafted to convey intended meaning of factual information or message
   • Queries or concerns about information required in the text are clarified with relevant internal or external personnel
   • Text is reviewed and checked for accuracy and meaning, and revisions are made as required
   • Supporting documentation or information is collected, organised and attached as required
   • Signatory requirements are determined and obtained as required
3. Submit text
   • Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner
4. Verification of receipt of text is sought and confirmed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to complete routine automotive workplace text
   • Purpose and audience for routine automotive text are identified
   • Due date, relevant organisation, and method of lodgement are determined
   • Key features of text and workplace conventions for written materials are identified
   • Information required to complete the text is sourced and collected
6. Finalise draft of written text
   • Text is drafted to convey intended meaning of factual information or message
   • Queries or concerns about information required in the text are clarified with relevant internal or external personnel
   • Text is reviewed and checked for accuracy and meaning, and revisions are made as required
   • Supporting documentation or information is collected, organised and attached as required
   • Signatory requirements are determined and obtained as required
7. Submit text
   • Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner
   • Verification of receipt of text is sought and confirmed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Key features must include:	layout and organisation of text text that is appropriate for audience and purpose.
Conveying intended meaning must include:	spelling with reasonable accuracy mostly using correct grammatical structure and punctuation using appropriate automotive terminology.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

write two short routine automotive texts for different audiences and purposes

complete and lodge one industry form with an external organisation.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

basic principles of effective written communication, including:

differences between requirements for written as opposed to spoken English

purposes of written communication used in automotive workplaces

features of routine formal and informal workplace texts, including layout

writing strategies to complete routine workplace texts, including planning, drafting and reviewing

grammar and vocabulary sufficient to complete routine workplace texts legibly

writing conventions for routine workplace texts

workplace procedures or style guides for preparing written texts, including:

protocols relating to workplace documentation, including emails and memos

workplace sign-off and approval processes relating to written texts

types, applications and layouts of industry forms, including:

forms from licensing and regulatory organisations

workplace-specific forms, including:

leave application forms

requisitions

time cards

electronic and manual lodgement processes.

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