Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to information in routine workplace texts in printed or digital format, such as instruction manuals, reports, emails, brochures, work instructions, spreadsheets.
The unit applies to individuals who need reading skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 3 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to read routine workplace texts | 1.1 Identify the text type 1.2 Identify audience and purpose of text 1.3 Identify the text features |
2. Interpret information in routine workplace texts | 2.1 Use navigation skills to locate relevant information 2.2 Identify and interpret workplace terminology in texts 2.3 Use reading strategies to locate and interpret relevant information 2.4 Use critical reading skills to interpret information |
3. Confirm understanding and respond to routine workplace texts | 3.1 Check that information in routine workplace texts has been correctly understood 3.2 Use information to respond appropriately |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance | Description |
Oral Communication | Checks with trainer or supervisor that information is correct and response is appropriate |
Sectors
Reading