This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to understand and use a language for routine communication. It covers speaking and listening skills required to conduct routine tasks and provide simple factual information and instructions.There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 1+ to 2. The unit applies to all industry contexts and to individuals working at different levels of responsibility. This could include frontline, supervisory or management personnel.This unit can be used for the assessment of routine oral proficiency in any language other than English. This unit does not prepare individuals for the role of a translator or interpreter. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.