Application
This unit is broad in focus. It describes the skills and knowledge required to write routine workplace texts and could be used for a variety of writing types and purposes, including letters and emails, instructions, incident or accident reports, online forms, formatted job reports - in printed or digital form.
The unit applies to individuals who need writing 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 write routine workplace texts | 1.1 Identify the audience and purpose of routine workplace text 1.2 Identify text features 1.3 Plan to write text |
2. Draft routine workplace texts | 2.1 Use drafting strategies to write routine workplace text 2.2 Use appropriate layout and organisation 2.3 Use appropriate grammar and vocabulary 2.4 Use appropriate writing conventions |
3. Review and finalise routine workplace texts | 3.1 Review text 3.2 Revise and finalise text |
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 |
Reading | Reads required fields and/or questions on formatted texts | |
Oral Communication | Confirms with trainer or supervisor that text is appropriate to audience and purpose |
Sectors
Writing