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Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts

Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG008
State Code
OBK73
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 interpret and respond to routine visual and graphic texts in printed or digital formats, such as tables, charts, spreadsheets, diagrams, maps and plans.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 visual and graphic text
  • 1.1 Identify reason for reading text and explicit questions to be answered
  • 1.2 Identify type of visual or graphic text
  • 1.3 Identify purpose of text
  • 1.4 Identify key text features
2. Interpret text
  • 2.1 Use structure and features of text 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
3. Check understanding and identify response to text
  • 3.1 Check that information in text is correctly understood
  • 3.2 Use information to identify appropriate response
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG335 FSKRDG08 Read and respond to routine visual and graphic texts Unit of competency