Module Outline
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Engage with complex texts for learning purposes
Engage with complex texts for learning purposes
Module
National Code
VU23820
VU23820
State Code
BA534
BA534
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with complex texts for learning purposes. It requires the ability to analyse and interpret structurally intricate texts which are relevant to own learning purposes or needs.
The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Reading at Level 4: 4.03, 4.04.
This unit applies to those seeking to improve their further education participation options and who need to extend their critical reading skills for application in a learning context. Learners at this level work independently and initiate and use support from a range of established resources.
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 4: 4.03, 4.04.
This unit applies to those seeking to improve their further education participation options and who need to extend their critical reading skills for application in a learning context. Learners at this level work independently and initiate and use support from a range of established resources.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Source complex texts for learning purposes
- 1.1 Establish own purpose and need for accessing the texts
- 1.2 Access and select texts relevant to own learning purpose and need
- 1.3 Compare and confirm relevance of texts to own purpose or need
Analyse content in texts
- 2.1 Select and apply reading strategies to make meaning from the texts
- 2.2 Analyse features of selected texts
- 2.3 Extract and summarise main ideas in texts
- 2.4 Analyse supporting information
- 2.5 Compare information from different sources
Critically evaluate texts
- 3.1 Evaluate means used by the author to achieve the purpose of the text
- 3.2 Apply strategies to critically analyse texts
- 3.3 Assess the relevance of the texts to intended audience and purpose
- 3.4 Evaluate effectiveness of texts
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX541 | VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE22 | 22691VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |