Read and write documents in a language other than English

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SITXLAN006, 'Read and write documents in a language other than English'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Read and write documents in a language other than English' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Read workplace documents written in a language other than English.

1.1.Read and understand workplace documents, including explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer requirements.

1.2.Interpret accompanying visual and graphics material.

1.3.Identify the culturally-specific meaning contained in documents.

2. Provide informal written translations using a language other than English.

2.1.Capture and convey information in written texts and summaries, taking account of cultural differences.

2.2.Provide explanation or comments to clarify meaning as required, especially about culturally-specific details.

2.3.Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance as required.

3. Write workplace documents in a language other than English.

3.1.Produce written workplace documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.

3.2.Ensure content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.

3.3.Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular context.

3.4.Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation.

3.5.Observe social and cultural conventions when writing workplace documents.

3.6.Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SITXLAN006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIT30316 - Certificate III in Guiding
  • SIT50416 - Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT50116 - Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
  • SIT40216 - Certificate IV in Guiding