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

AURC251356A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Read in the workplace

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURC251356A - Read in the workplace
Description This unit of competency covers the competence required to read business texts/manuals so decisions can be made on similar terms/conditions, or interpret manuals to enable assistance to others for problem solving.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competence applies to the following and should be contextualised to the qualification to which it is being applied:retail, service and repair.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Read texts that contain specialist knowledge and may be organised in a variety of formats
  • Purpose of text is understood and correctly described
  • Main points or ideas presented are described
  • New technical words are comprehended
  • Meaning of key words and phrases are explained
  • Effectiveness of text as an instruction is assessed
       


Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

reading and interpreting texts in the workplace

carrying out actions described in written texts

assessing texts for suitability as instructions

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The following should be made available:

written texts

equipment/material relevant to task

enterprise specific documents (stock records, job cards, repair quotations, personnel records, time sheets, financial drafts and meeting notes)

operational forms/memos/messages/faxes

computer manuals

equipment manuals

internal/external business correspondence/memos

service contracts

dictionaries and other language aids.

Method of assessment

Practical assessments:

read and correctly interpret business texts and documents and take action

carry out tasks from written texts

read equipment manuals to assist in operation and maintenance schedules

assess texts for suitability as instructions.

Guidance information for assessment


Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to reading in the workplace

communicate ideas and information to customers and supervisors related to reading in the workplace

plan and organise activities related to reading in the workplace

work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to the planning, sequencing and completion of the task

use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure

establish diagnostic processes which identify methods of reading in the workplace

use the workplace technology related to reading in the workplace

Required knowledge

reading and interpreting skills

enterprise texts/stationery

enterprise policies and procedures for action required

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Unit scope

This unit relates to:

reading and understanding texts

reading and interpreting specific business details and documents (e.g. service manuals and service contracts) for passing on to others

reading and interpreting internal/external correspondence and taking action

carrying out tasks as described in texts

assessing texts for suitability as instructions

Specific requirements may include:

non-routine operational information only

interpret written text to enable action to be taken

Information

Information may include:

enterprise operating procedures

product manufacturer/component supplier specifications

customer requirements

industry/workplace codes of practice

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

OHS requirements may include:

state/territory OHS legislation

award provisions

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 of text is understood and correctly described 
Main points or ideas presented are described 
New technical words are comprehended 
Meaning of key words and phrases are explained 
Effectiveness of text as an instruction is assessed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AURC251356A - Read in the workplace
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

AURC251356A - Read in the workplace

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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Signature:

Date:

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