Module Outline
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Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes
Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes
Module
National Code
VU23755
VU23755
State Code
BA497
BA497
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/09/2025
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with short, simple, highly familiar paper and digital text for learning purposes. It requires the ability identify and select texts and use reading strategies to identify meaning in texts related to learning needs.
The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Reading at Level 1: 1.03, 1.04.
This unit applies to learners at the very beginning stages of learning to read and who are seeking to develop their reading skills and strategies in order to access educational participation options. Learners at this level may require support through prompting and advice.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Reading at Level 1: 1.03, 1.04.
This unit applies to learners at the very beginning stages of learning to read and who are seeking to develop their reading skills and strategies in order to access educational participation options. Learners at this level may require support through prompting and advice.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify specific texts relevant to personal learning
- 1.1 Identify and select short, simple texts for own learning needs
- 1.2 Examine text types and their features
- 1.3 Identify specific information in the texts
Read texts relevant to personal learning.
- 2.1 Select one paper based and one digital text
- 2.2 Use reading strategies to identify the meaning of the texts
- 2.3 Use reading strategies to identify the intention of the texts
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX470 | VU22344 | Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE23 | 22688VIC | Course in Initial General Education for Adults | Accredited course |