Module Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:53 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:53 AM AWST
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Locate health and medical information
Locate health and medical information
Module
National Code
VU23568
VU23568
State Code
AZ842
AZ842
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2024
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to obtain information about common health matters, read simple advice on medicine labels, and identify how to seek assistance in a medical emergency.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
- the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading at Level 1
and
- the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking, Listening, and Reading. They contribute directly to the achievement of Reading 1+.
This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop English language skills and knowledge to satisfy immediate personal needs in communicating about and accessing information on health and medical information.
This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
- the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading at Level 1
and
- the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking, Listening, and Reading. They contribute directly to the achievement of Reading 1+.
This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop English language skills and knowledge to satisfy immediate personal needs in communicating about and accessing information on health and medical information.
This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AY526 | VU22597 | Locate health and medical information | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGV63 | 22638VIC | Certificate I in EAL (Access) | Accredited course |