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Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols

Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG002
State Code
OBK78
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 highly familiar, short and simple workplace signs and symbols in printed or digital formats, such as Work Health and Safety (WHS) symbols, safety tags, and warning signs.An individual performing these tasks works alongside an expert or mentor where prompting and advice can be provided 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 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 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, short and simple workplace signs and symbols
  • 1.1 Identify personally relevant reason for reading sign or symbol
  • 1.2 Identify audience and highly explicit purpose of sign or symbol
  • 1.3 Identify key features of sign or symbol
2. Interpret information in signs and symbols
  • 2.1 Use reading strategies to recognise information on sign or symbol
  • 2.2 Construct meaning from sign or symbol
3. Check and identify response to signs and symbols
  • 3.1 Check interpretation of sign or symbol meaning is correct
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate response to sign or symbol
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG329 FSKRDG02 Read and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols Unit of competency