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Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols

Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG001
State Code
OBK79
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 recognise highly familiar and extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols in printed or digital formats, such as Work Health and Safety (WHS) signs and symbols.An individual performing these tasks operates alongside an expert or mentor where significant support, prompting advice and modelling can be provided.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 can 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 pre-level 1 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 highly familiar and extremely simple and short workplace signs and symbols
  • 1.1 Identify highly explicit purpose of sign or symbol
  • 1.2 Identify highly explicit text features
2. Interpret signs and symbols
  • 2.1 Use reading strategies to recognise information on sign or symbol
  • 2.2 Construct meaning from sign or symbol
  • 2.3 Check interpretation of sign or symbol is correct
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG328 FSKRDG01 Recognise highly familiar workplace signs and symbols Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEZ3 FSK10119 Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways Qualification