Unit of competency Outline

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Read and respond to short and simple workplace information

Read and respond to short and simple workplace information

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG004
State Code
OBK77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/11/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2020
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Original Release Date
30/01/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to information in short and simple workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as short messages (SMS, email, handwritten), notices, simple procedures and instructions, short forms, rosters, simple diagrams and tables.An individual performing these tasks works alongside an expert or mentor where prompting and advice can be provided as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, reading skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit can be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) reading core skill indicators .03 and .04 at level 1 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to read short and simple workplace text
  • 1.1 Identify personally relevant reason for reading workplace text
  • 1.2 Identify text type
  • 1.3 Identify audience and highly explicit purpose of text
  • 1.4 Identify key text features
2. Interpret information in text
  • 2.1 Locate relevant information in text for initial understanding
  • 2.2 Identify high-frequency vocabulary in the information
  • 2.3 Use reading strategies to interpret relevant information and construct meaning
3. Check and identify response to text
  • 3.1 Check information has been correctly understood
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate response to information in text
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG331 FSKRDG04 Read and respond to basic workplace information Unit of competency
WG330 FSKRDG03 Read and respond to basic workplace instructions Unit of competency