Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURAFA005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write routine texts in an automotive workplace

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURAFA005 - Write routine texts in an automotive workplace
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and write routine texts and complete standard automotive industry forms that accurately convey meaning and information. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The unit includes routine workplace texts for different purposes, including industry-related forms.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having written a range of routine texts in an automotive workplace, e.g. workplace-specific documents and forms that they have completed.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace-specific documents that can be completed

writing equipment and materials

office equipment and communication devices

dictionaries or written language aids.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Common
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Submit text
  • Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner
       
Element: Verification of receipt of text is sought and confirmed according to workplace procedures
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to complete routine automotive workplace text

1.1 Purpose and audience for routine automotive text are identified

1.2 Due date, relevant organisation, and method of lodgement are determined

1.3 Key features of text and workplace conventions for written materials are identified

1.4 Information required to complete the text is sourced and collected

2. Finalise draft of written text

2.1 Text is drafted to convey intended meaning of factual information or message

2.2 Queries or concerns about information required in the text are clarified with relevant internal or external personnel

2.3 Text is reviewed and checked for accuracy and meaning, and revisions are made as required

2.4 Supporting documentation or information is collected, organised and attached as required

2.5 Signatory requirements are determined and obtained as required

3. Submit text

3.1 Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner

32 Verification of receipt of text is sought and confirmed according to workplace procedures

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to complete routine automotive workplace text

1.1 Purpose and audience for routine automotive text are identified

1.2 Due date, relevant organisation, and method of lodgement are determined

1.3 Key features of text and workplace conventions for written materials are identified

1.4 Information required to complete the text is sourced and collected

2. Finalise draft of written text

2.1 Text is drafted to convey intended meaning of factual information or message

2.2 Queries or concerns about information required in the text are clarified with relevant internal or external personnel

2.3 Text is reviewed and checked for accuracy and meaning, and revisions are made as required

2.4 Supporting documentation or information is collected, organised and attached as required

2.5 Signatory requirements are determined and obtained as required

3. Submit text

3.1 Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner

32 Verification of receipt of text is sought and confirmed according to workplace procedures

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.

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
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 
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 
Routine text, supporting documentation, and any required payment, are lodged in a timely manner 
 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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