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Read and respond to routine workplace information

Read and respond to routine workplace information

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG010
State Code
OBK71
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
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to information in routine workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as instruction manuals, reports, emails, brochures, work instructions, notices, web pages with data and policies.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources 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 should 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 3 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 routine workplace text
  • 1.1 Identify reason for reading text and explicit questions to be answered
  • 1.2 Identify text type
  • 1.3 Identify audience and purpose of text
  • 1.4 Identify distinguishing text features
2. Interpret information in text
  • 2.1 Use structure and features of information to navigate text and locate relevant information
  • 2.2 Identify and interpret workplace terminology in texts
  • 2.3 Use reading strategies to interpret relevant information and construct meaning
  • 2.4 Use critical reading skills to analyse information
3. Check understanding and identify response to text
  • 3.1 Check that information in text has been correctly understood
  • 3.2 Use information to identify appropriate response
  • 3.3 Reflect on text effectiveness in meeting intended text purpose
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG337 FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information Unit of competency