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Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts

Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts

Unit of competency
National Code
FSKRDG006
State Code
OBK75
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 identify, interpret and respond to information in simple informal workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as a written phone message, a note from a supervisor, an email from a team member, message at end of shift, an electronic message, or an instant message.An individual performing these tasks may work with an expert or mentor where support is available if requested.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 should 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 2 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 simple and familiar informal workplace text
  • 1.1 Identify purpose for reading and select informal text relevant to task
  • 1.2 Identify audience and purpose of informal text
  • 1.3 Identify distinguishing text features
  • 1.4 Identify informal language features in text and register of writing
2. Identify and interpret information in text
  • 2.1 Navigate text to locate specific information
  • 2.2 Identify and interpret high-frequency vocabulary in informal text
  • 2.3 Use reading strategies to interpret relevant information and construct meaning
3. Check understanding and identify response to text
  • 3.1 Check that information in workplace text has been accurately understood
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate response to text
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG333 FSKRDG06 Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts Unit of competency