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22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults

22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

22236VIC Certificate I in General; Education for Adults
22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Accredited for the period 1 July, 2013 to 30 June 2018 under Parts 4.4 and 4.6 of the Education and
Training Reform Act 2006

Certificates in General Education for Adults

Contents
Section A: Copyright and course classification information ............................ 1
1. Copyright owner of the course ............................................................................................... 1
2. Address .................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Type of submission ................................................................................................................. 1
4. Copyright acknowledgement .................................................................................................. 1
5. Licensing and franchise .......................................................................................................... 2
6. Course accrediting body ......................................................................................................... 3
7. AVETMISS information ............................................................................................................ 3
8. Period of accreditation ............................................................................................................ 3

Section B: Course information ....................................................................... 4

1. Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Name of the qualifications ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Nominal duration of the courses ............................................................................................... 4
2. Vocational or educational outcomes of the courses ............................................................. 4
3. Development of the course ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Industry /enterprise/ community needs ..................................................................................... 5
3.2 Review for re-accreditation....................................................................................................... 8
4. Course outcomes ................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Qualification level ................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Employability skills ................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 Recognition given to the course (if applicable) ....................................................................... 23
4.4 Licensing/ regulatory requirements (if applicable) .................................................................. 23
5. Course rules ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Course structure .................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Entry requirements ................................................................................................................. 34
6. Assessment ............................................................................................................................ 34
6.1 Assessment strategy .............................................................................................................. 34
6.2 Assessor competencies ......................................................................................................... 35
7. Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 36
7.1 Delivery modes ...................................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Resources.............................................................................................................................. 36
8. Pathways and articulation ..................................................................................................... 36
9. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation ..................................................................................... 37

Appendix A: Employability Skills Summaries ......................................... 38

Appendix B: CGEA Alignment with ACSF ............................................... 43

Section C: Units of competency ............................................................... 44

VU21282 Develop a learning plan and portfolio with support ........................................................ 48
VU21283 Engage with short simple texts for personal purposes ................................................... 52
VU21284 Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes .................................................... 56
VU21285 Engage with short simple texts for employment purposes ............................................. 61
VU21286 Engage with short simple texts to participate in the community ..................................... 66
VU21287 Create short simple texts for personal purposes............................................................ 71
VU21288 Create short simple texts for learning purposes............................................................. 76
VU21289 Create short simple texts for employment purposes ...................................................... 81
VU21290 Create short simple texts to participate in the community .............................................. 86
VU21291 Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations .............................. 91
VU21292 Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar oral directions ...................................... 95
VU21293 Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations ...................................... 99
VU21294 Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations ................................ 103
VU21295 Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts 107
VU21296 Recognise and locate numerical information in simple, highly familiar tables and graphs 111
VU21297 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance ............................ 114
VU21298 Conduct a project with guidance.................................................................................. 119
VU21299 Engage with simple texts for personal purposes.......................................................... 123
VU21300 Engage with simple texts for learning purposes........................................................... 128
VU21301 Engage with simple texts for employment purposes .................................................... 133
VU21302 Engage with simple texts to participate in the community ............................................ 139
VU21303 Create simple texts for personal purposes .................................................................. 144
VU21304 Create simple texts for learning purposes ................................................................... 149
VU21305 Create simple texts for employment purposes ............................................................. 155
VU21306 Create simple texts to participate in the community ..................................................... 161
VU21307 Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations ........................................ 167
VU21308 Work with and interpret directions in simple, familiar situations ................................... 172
VU21309 Work with measurements in simple, familiar situations ................................................ 176
VU21310 Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations ............................................ 181
VU21311 Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts ......................... 185
VU21312 Work with and interpret statistical information in simple, familiar texts ......................... 190
VU21323 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio ................................................... 194
VU21324 Plan and undertake a project....................................................................................... 200
VU21325 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes .................................... 205
VU21326 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes ..................................... 211
VU21327 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes .............................. 217
VU21328 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community ...................... 223
VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes ............................................. 229

VU21330 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes .............................................. 235
VU21331 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace ................................ 241
VU21332 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community ............................... 246
VU21333 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations ................ 252
VU21334 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations ............................. 257
VU21335 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations ........................................... 261
VU21336 Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations ..................................... 266
VU21337 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts .................. 270
VU21338 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts .................. 275
VU21353 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio .................................... 279
VU21354 Implement and review a project ................................................................................... 285
VU21355 Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes ...................................... 290
VU21356 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes ....................................... 296
VU21357 Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes ................................ 302
VU21358 Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community ........................ 308
VU21359 Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes............................................... 314
VU21360 Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes................................................ 320
VU21361 Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace .................................. 326
VU21362 Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community ................................. 331
VU21363 Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae in a range of
contexts ...................................................................................................................................... 337
VU21364 Investigate numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts ....................... 343
VU21365 Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques in a
range of contexts ........................................................................................................................ 349
VU21375 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio ................... 354
VU21376 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes ............................ 360
VU21377 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes ............................. 366
VU21378 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes ...................... 372
VU21379 Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community .............. 378
VU21380 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes .................................... 384
VU21381 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes ..................................... 390
VU21382 Create a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community ....................... 395
VU21383 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information ......................................... 400
VU21384 Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems ...................................... 404
VU21385 Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems .... 408
VU21313 Develop verbal communication skills ........................................................................... 412
VU21314 Apply basic computer skills to language learning ........................................................ 415
VU21315 Access the internet for language learning.................................................................... 419
VU21316 Identify Australian environmental issues...................................................................... 422
VU21317 Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts ..................................... 425

VU21318 Identify community options .......................................................................................... 428

VU21319 Identify features of the education system .................................................................... 432
VU21320 Identify features of the health care system .................................................................. 435
VU21370 Investigate features of Australian culture ..................................................................... 439
VU21369 Investigate Indigenous history ..................................................................................... 443
VU21342 Undertake a simple investigation of science in the community .................................... 447
VU21343 Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being ........................................... 451
VU21344 Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue........................................ 456
VU21345 Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of energy and matter ............. 460
VU21346 Undertake a simple investigation of chemical behaviour of matter............................... 464
VU21347 Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact.................. 468
VU21348 Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life ................................... 472
VU21349 Identify the Australian electoral system ....................................................................... 477
VU21350 Investigate the legal system ........................................................................................ 480
VU21351 Investigate driving and owning a car ........................................................................... 483
VU21321 Identify major events in Australian history ................................................................... 486
VU21386 Investigate current issues ............................................................................................ 490
VU21368 Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community ...................................... 493
VU21367 Investigate the characteristics of living things .............................................................. 499
VU21366 Investigate an environmental issue ............................................................................. 504
VU21374 Investigate the solar system ........................................................................................ 509
VU21373 Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances .............................................. 514
VU21372 Investigate energy, force and matter ........................................................................... 518
VU21390 Analyse science in the community............................................................................... 522
VU21389 Design and review a project ........................................................................................ 527
VU21371 Investigate continuity of life ......................................................................................... 531
VU21322 Identify common digital media ..................................................................................... 535
VPAU556 Organise and participate in a practical placement ...................................................... 538
VU20007 Prepare for employment .............................................................................................. 542
VU20009 Participate in job seeking activities .............................................................................. 549
VU21046 Prepare simple budgets .............................................................................................. 555
VU20746 Apply essential further study skills ............................................................................... 558

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Section A: Copyright and course classification information

1. Copyright owner of
the course

Copyright of this document is held by the Department of Education and

Early Childhood Development, Victoria State of Victoria.
Organisational contact:
Adult Community and Further Education Board Secretariat:
[email protected]
Day to day contact :
Curriculum Maintenance Manager Service Industries, General
Studies & Further Education
Victoria University
PO Box 14428
Melbourne, Vic 8001
Ph: 03 9919 5300 / 5302
Email : [email protected]

2. Address

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Higher Education and Skills Group, Victoria
Executive Director, Operations and Standards Unit
Victoria,
GPO Box 266 Melbourne 3001

3. Type of submission

Reaccreditation
The 22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults replaces
and is equivalent to the 21770VIC Course in Initial General Education
for Adults
The 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory) replaces and is equivalent to the 21771VIC Certificate I
in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
The 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults replaces
and is equivalent to the 21772VIC Certificate I in General Education for
Adults
The 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults replaces
and is equivalent to the 21773VIC Certificate II in General Education
for Adults
The 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults replaces
and is equivalent to the 21774VIC Certificate III in General Education
for Adults

4. Copyright
acknowledgement

Units of competency from nationally endorsed training packages can

be accessed from Training.gov at www.tga.gov.au
Copyright of the following units of competency from nationally endorsed
training packages is administered by the Commonwealth of Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia
BSB07 Business Services Training Package
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer

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BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and
others
BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
BSBADM302B Produce texts from notes
CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package
CULINL301A Develop and use information literacy skills
FDF10 Food Processing
FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace
FNS10 Financial Services Training Package
FNSFLT201A Develop and use a personal budget
FNSFLT202A Develop and use a savings plan
HLT07 Health Training Package
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training
Package
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the
internet
PUA00 Public Safety Training Package
PUATEA001B Work in a team
SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package
SISSCOP205A Develop a personal financial plan
Copyright of the following units of competency from accredited curricula
is held by the Department of Education and Early Childhood
Development, Victoria State of Victoria.
22215VIC Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt
VU21046 Prepare simple budgets
22187VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Arts
VU20746 Apply essential further study skills
22012VIC Certificate I in Vocational Preparation
VU20007 Prepare for employment
VU20009 Participate in job seeking activities
21933VIC Certificate III in ESL (Access)
VPAU556 Organise and participate in a practical placement
5. Licensing and
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Copies can also be purchased from the Service Industries Clearing
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6. Course accrediting
body

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

GPO Box 2317
Melbourne, VIC, 3001
Telephone: (03) 9651 3204
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7. AVETMISS
information

ANZSCO [Australian and New Zealand Standard

Classification of Occupations]

GEN19 General education

- not occupationally
specific

ANZSIC code

8219 Adult, Community

and Other Education n.e.c.

(Australia and New Zealand Standard Industrial

Classification industry type)
ASCED Code 4 digit
(Field of Education)
National course code

1201 General Education

22234VIC
22235VIC
22236VIC
22237VIC
22238VIC

8. Period of
accreditation

1 July 2013 to 30 June 2018

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Section B: Course information

1. Nomenclature

Standard 1 for Accredited Courses

1.1 Name of the qualifications

22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults

22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory)
22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults

1.2 Nominal duration of the

courses

22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults

225 hours
22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory)
355 440 hours
22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
385 480 hours
22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
330 440 hours
22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
270 390 hours

2. Vocational or educational
outcomes of the courses

Standard 1 for Accredited Courses

The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) were

first accredited in 1992 and have been reaccredited continuously
since then. They were initially developed to address the
education and training needs of adults who had left secondary
school early and needed to improve their literacy, basic maths
and general education skills. The 2002 reaccreditation recognised
the need to extend and strengthen pathways into further
education by the addition of a Certificate III qualification. It also
enabled the inclusion of nationally endorsed training package
units to strengthen pathways into employment and training.
The current curriculum was reaccredited in 2007 and ongoing
monitoring indicates that it continues to meet a strong demand to
provide skill development in reading, writing and numeracy, meet
personal needs and facilitate community participation, or
workplace and further education and training options
The Course in Initial Education for Adults provides learners who
have low literacy and numeracy skills the opportunity to build
confidence, re-engage with learning and pathway into AQF
qualifications.
Certificate I outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills
to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and
mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday
familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop
and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to evidence

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learning and engage in a project.

Certificate II outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills
to read, interpret, evaluate and create a range of texts and to
apply knowledge of everyday and formal numeracy in a range of
contexts. Outcomes also focus on the skills and knowledge to
conduct a project and to investigate pathways and develop,
implement and review a learning plan.
Certificate III outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills
to read, interpret, critically analyse and create complex texts and
to perform a range of complex mathematical tasks. The
Certificate III also includes the ability to research a range of
pathway options and identify and progress toward personal goals.
3. Development of the course

Standards 1and 2 for Accredited Courses

3.1 Industry /enterprise/

community needs

The importance of developing and continuing to develop strong

language, literacy and numeracy skills continues to be a key
focus at both the state and national levels. These skills as well as
digital literacy and employability skills have become a key
component of Foundation skills policy and research.
The recently released Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults by the
Australian government identifies key priority areas to improve the
Foundation skills of working aged adults with the aim that by
2022 two thirds of working aged Australians will have the literacy
and numeracy skills at level three or above. The strategy
identifies national priority areas for foundation skills one of these
being adult learners having high quality learning opportunities
and outcomes. This curriculum supports this key priority area.
This curriculum also supports the mission of the Adult
Community and Further Education board to increase the level of
educational participation and attainment and improve social
inclusion and boost human and social capital which are reflected
in key policy documents and reports including:
A Stronger ACFE Delivering Skills for Victoria (2009) which
supports the role of adult community education in providing
pathways to post-school education and training.
Ministerial Declaration on Adult Community Education (2008)
which provides a national policy framework for adult
community education. Goal 3 in the Declaration aims to
extend the participation of individuals in vocationally focussed
courses... which will enable individuals to participate in the
labour market...The supporting strategy to achieve this
identifies the development of a culture of continuous learning
Hard to Reach Learners: What Works in Reaching and
Keeping Them (June 2010) which acknowledges the
importance of flexibility in course design, content and delivery
and the benefits to individuals through enhanced skill levels
and access to pathways.
The paper Strategic Review of Effective Re-Engagement
Models for Disengaged Learners (2011) identifies a number
of interventions that are effective in helping re-engage adult
learners. These include:

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Outreach, which is related to the need to find some way of

connecting with disengaged adults who may by socially and
economically marginalised, in order to identify their needs and
inform them of available options and;

Pathways which focuses on creating and presenting appealing

and worthwhile pathways for learners that reach beyond the
program and provide links to other study and to work and career
development opportunities

Research and consultation, consisting of focus groups and on-line

surveys with practitioners and learners, indicate a continuing
need for each qualification in the curriculum as the learner cohort
is diverse with a range of learning experiences and the need to
access a range of pathways, which the current qualifications are
well suited to enabling. Consultations confirmed that the
conceptualisation of literacy on which the curriculum is based
continues to be valid and to reflect current literacy practices. The
design and content of the CGEA is informed by the view that
literacy is a social practice which is always linked to contexts with
real purposes and audiences. To this end the current curriculum
is based on the development of knowledge and skills which
learners require to engage with four main social contexts which
were identified in the literature and research data as crucial to
preparing learners to access further study, employment and
training options. The revised Australian Core Skills Framework
(ACSF) (2012) has adopted similar domains.
Consultation with practitioners indicated that digital literacy skills
needed to be strengthened across the curriculum and be made
more explicit across each of the social contexts as information
and communication technologies are integrated into wider
communication practices. Digital literacy skills involve more than
accessing digital information. The literature has defined digital
literacy as understanding how the different modalities- word,
image, sound- are combined in complex ways to create
meaning...the challenge is to understand how these multimodal
formations create multimodal statements of greater and lesser
complexity. Snyder I, Jones, A, Lo Bianco, J: Using information
and communication technologies in adult literacy education:
NCVER (2005). Another definition sees that the central concern
of digital literacy...is reading with and writing with new
technologies-technologies which involve the semiotic of lettered
representation, regardless of whether or how they combine with
other forms of representation.(Merchant Mind the gaps: discourse
and discontinuity in digital literacies
Learners need to be prepared to contribute actively, critically and
responsibly to a changing society that is mediated by the use of
information and communication technologies.
Research confirmed that the courses continue to provide an
essential mechanism to re-engage learners in the learning
experience and promote social engagement and interaction.
Research indicated that most students develop their skills to
pathway into further learning in the VET area and other areas
such as VCE/VCAL, Liberal Arts and preapprenticeships/apprenticeships. Other outcomes included
volunteering in the community and using essential services. The
flexibility of the qualifications enables the design of programs to
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cater for a broad range of learners and pathways and provides

preparation for accessing VET and for developing life skills that
support social inclusion.
The CGEA is widely used across a number of educational
settings including ACE, TAFE and private RTOs in Victoria and
nationally. There are 134 RTOs delivering the CGEA in Victoria
with 16 of these being TAFE Institutes. The curriculum is used
with a range of learner groups including those who left
mainstream education early, and whose life experiences have
inhibited access to education, training and employment. It is also
used with at risk youth, indigenous learners, in the Victorian
Certificates of Applied Learning (VCAL) which is delivered to
young learners in both schools and post school settings, in
corrections institutions and with a range of other learner groups.
Training Providers have reported varying changes in the learner
cohort, with some seeing no change and others experiencing an
increase in the number of younger and mature age learners.
Enrolment data supports the increase in enrolments in these two
areas, particularly the 15 to 19 age group.
Following are enrolment figures for the period 2009 2011 by
qualification: Enrolments across the CGEA were consistent with
minor variations from 2009 to 2010. In 2011 there has been a
substantial increase in enrolments in the:

21772VIC Certificate I in General Education

21773VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

21774VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults.

Qualification
2009
21770VIC Course in Initial General
987
Education for Adults
21771VIC Certificate I in General
2,453
Education for Adults(Introductory)
21772VIC Certificate I in General
3,969
Education for Adults
21773VIC Certificate II in General
3,668
Education for Adults
21774VIC Certificate III General
1,411
Education for Adults
Total enrolments 12,488

2010
1,228

2011
1,426

2,589

3,058

4,711

10,909

5,123

10,309

1,436

4,292

15,087

29,994

The majority of enrolments for all qualifications across the three

years were in the 15 to 24 year old age group, with the exception
of the Certificate III where enrolments in 2011 spanned 15 to 49
year olds. It is anticipated that there will be ongoing demand for
the Certificates.
The reaccreditation of the Certificates was guided by a Project
Steering Committee comprised of the following members:
Sally Thompson (Chair)

Adult Learning Australia (ALA)

John Radalj / Digna Libera

Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic

Education Council (VALBEC)

Jill Lewis

Council of Adult Education (CAE)

Tim Morris

RMIT Chair CGEA Practitioner network

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Jane Stewart Kangan Institute (Corrections sector)

Alan Maquire Australian Industry Group (AIG)
Allison Wall

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

(VCAA)

Philippa McLean

ACSF expert

Bridget Cornish

Community College Gippsland

In Attendance:

3.2 Review for re-accreditation

Nadia Casarotto

CMM General Studies & Further Education

Cheryl Bartolo

CMM General Studies & Further Education

Ongoing monitoring of the course has been conducted during the

accreditation period and a mid cycle review resulted in the
following modifications:
General
closer alignment with the ACSF in relation to complexity,
range, features and context
units imported from Training Packages and accredited
curriculum were updated
Nominal hours for the learning plans were increased to 20
hours up to Certificate II and 60 hours for Certificate III
Engage and Create units
Reference to paragraphs throughout create and engage units
removed as the focus should be on features of text complexity
rather than on the number or length of paragraphs.
Paragraphs are not a reliable indicator of text complexity
The reference to prose and non prose removed from elements
in VBQU136 Create texts of limited complexity for personal
purposes
The reference to prose and non prose removed from the
range statement of every Create and Engage unit
The number of times assessment must be conducted
removed from the Critical Aspects statement and the focus is
on the range and types of text
More information added to better define text complexity and
features in the range statement of all engage and create units
Students required to select or locate texts only at certificates II
and III while at the lower levels they are only required to
access texts. This means that teachers can select texts at the
lower levels.
VBQU150 Create routine workplace documents has been
rewritten and titled Create a range of texts of some
complexity to participate in the workplace to be more
consistent with the format in the other units
Reference to preparing a portfolio in the Create units for
Certificates II and III has been removed. The focus is on
preparing and producing texts. Portfolios have been moved to
the range statement

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Duplication in Performance Criteria removed ie reference to

purpose and audience
Deleted reference to short in Cert 1 Introductory Engage
units: replaced with simple
Added more detail to unit descriptors in Engage and Create
Certificate II units
Comparison of similar texts was included as a reading strategy
for the Certificate I Engage units
Element 1 in Create units in Certificate III clarified: deleted
Select and plan in PC 1 and replaced with researched and
selected
Replaced PSPGOV313A Compose workplace documents with
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents in the Certificate III
Transition
22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults
The 22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults
replaces and is equivalent to the 21770VIC Course in Initial
General Education for Adults. There can be no new enrolments in
the 21770VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults after
30 June 2013.
22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory)
The 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory) replaces and is equivalent to the 21771VIC
Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory). There
can be no enrolments in the 21771VIC after 30 June 2013.
22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
The 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
replaces and is equivalent to the 21772VIC Certificate I in General
Education for Adults. There can be no new enrolments in the
21772VIC after 30 June 2013.
22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
The 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
replaces and is equivalent to the 21773VIC Certificate II in
General Education for Adults. There can be no new enrolments in
the 21773VIC after 30 June 2013.
22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
The 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
replaces and is equivalent to the 21774VIC Certificate III in
General Education for Adults. There can be no new enrolments in
the 21773VIC after 30 June 2013.
The following table identifies the relationship between units from
the previous courses with units from the current courses.

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Superseded units

Relationship

VU21282

Develop a learning
plan and portfolio with
support

texts to participate in
the community

Equivalent

VU21291

Recognise numbers
and money in simple,
highly familiar
situations

VU20783

Recognise numbers
and money in simple,
highly familiar
situations

Equivalent

VU21292

Recognise, give and

follow simple and
familiar oral directions

VU20784

Recognise, give and

follow simple and
familiar oral directions

Equivalent

VU21293

Recognise
measurements in
simple, highly familiar
situations

VU20785

Recognise
measurements in
simple, highly familiar
situations

Equivalent

VU21294

Recognise shape and

design in simple,
highly familiar
situations

VU20786

Recognise shape and

design in simple,
highly familiar
situations

Equivalent

VU21295

Recognise and locate

simple numerical
information in short,

VU20787

Recognise and locate

simple numerical
information in short,

Equivalent

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simple highly familiar

texts

Relationship

simple highly familiar

texts
Recognise and locate
numerical information
in simple, highly
familiar tables and
graphs

Equivalent

Develop and document VBQU117

a learning plan and
portfolio with guidance

Develop and
document a learning
plan and portfolio with
guidance

Equivalent

VU21298

Conduct a project with

guidance

VBQU118

Conduct a project with

measurements in
simple, familiar
situations

Equivalent

VU21324

Plan and undertake a

project

VBQU131

Plan and undertake a

VU21311

VU20772

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Current units

Superseded units

Relationship

VU21333

Work with a range of

numbers and money in
familiar and routine
situations

VU20791

Work with a range of

numbers and money
in familiar and routine
situations

Equivalent

VU21334

Work with and interpret VU20792

directions in familiar
and routine situations

Work with and

interpret directions in
familiar and routine
situations

Equivalent

VU21335

Work with
measurement in
familiar and routine
situations

VU20793

Work with
measurement in
familiar and routine
situations

Equivalent

VU21336

Work with design and

shape in familiar and
routine situations

VBQU142

Research pathways
and produce a
learning plan and
portfolio

Equivalent

VU21354

Implement and review

a project

VBQU143

Implement and review

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

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Current units

Superseded units

Relationship

VU21359

Create a range of
complex texts for
personal purposes

VBQU148

Create a range of
texts of some
complexity for
personal purposes

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21360

Create a range of
complex texts for
learning purposes

VBQU149

Create a range of
texts of some
complexity for
learning purposes

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21361

Create a range of
complex texts to
participate in the
workplace

VBQU150

Create a range of
texts of some
complexity to
participate in the
workplace

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21362

Create a range of
complex texts to
participate in the
community

VBQU151

Create a range of
texts of some
complexity to
participate in the
community

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21363

Investigate and
interpret shapes and
measurements and
related formulae in a
range of contexts

VU20812

Investigate and
interpret shapes and
measurements and
related formulae in a
range of contexts

Equivalent

VU21364

Investigate numerical
and statistical
information in a range
of contexts

VU20813

Investigate numerical
and statistical
information in a range
of contexts

Equivalent

VU21365

Investigate and use

simple mathematical
formulae and problem
solving techniques in a
range of contexts

VU20814

Investigate and use

simple mathematical
formulae and problem
solving techniques in
a range of contexts

Equivalent

VU21375

Evaluate pathway
options, design a
learning plan and
compile a portfolio

of complex texts for
employment purposes

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21379

Engage with a range of VBQU159

Engage with a range

Not equivalent, digital

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Superseded units

highly complex texts to

participate in the
community

Relationship

of complex texts to
participate in the
community

literacy now an explicit

outcome

VU21380

Create a range of
highly complex texts
for personal purposes

VBQU160

Create a range of
complex texts for
personal purposes

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21381

Create a range of
highly complex texts
for learning purposes

VBQU161

Create a range of
texts of complex texts
for learning purposes

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

BSBWRT
401A

Write complex
documents

BSBWRT4
01A

Write complex
documents

Imported unit no
change

VU21382

Create a range of
highly complex texts to
participate in the
community

VBQU162

Create a range of
complex texts to
participate in the
community

Not equivalent, digital

literacy now an explicit
outcome

VU21383

Analyse and evaluate

numerical and
statistical information

VBQU163

Analyse and evaluate

numerical and
statistical information

Equivalent

VU21384

Use algebraic
techniques to analyse
mathematical
problems

VBQU164

Use algebraic
techniques to analyse
mathematical
problems

Equivalent

VU21385

Use formal
mathematical concepts
and techniques to
analyse and solve
problems

VBQU165

Use formal
mathematical
concepts and
techniques to analyse
and solve problems

Equivalent

VU21313

Develop verbal
communication skills

VBQU166

Develop verbal
communication skills

Not equivalent unit

revised to remove
reference to signing

VU21314

Apply basic computer

skills to language
learning

VBQU167

Use computer
language and perform
simple computing
tasks

Equivalent

VU21315

Access the internet for

language learning

VBQU168

Access the internet for Equivalent

language learning

N/A

VBQU169

Complete a project
with support

Deleted as outcomes
duplicate VU21298
Conduct a project with
guidance

VU21316

Identify Australian
environmental issues

VBQM474

Australian
Environmental Issues

Equivalent

VU21317

Communicate with
others in familiar and
predictable contexts

VBQU170

Communicate with
others in familiar and
predictable contexts

Not equivalent unit

revised to remove
reference to signing

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Current units

Superseded units

Relationship

N/A

VBQU171

Participate in a
practical placement

Unit deleted and

replaced with VPAU556
Organise and participate
in a practical placement
from the ESL Framework

VU21318

Identify community
options

VBQM475

Community Options

Equivalent

VU21319

Identify features of the

education system

VBQM476

The Education
System

Equivalent

VU21320

Identify features of the

health care system

VBQM477

Health Care

Equivalent

VU21370

Investigate features of
Australian culture

VBQM478

Arts in Australia

Equivalent

VU21369

Investigate Indigenous
history

VBQM479

Indigenous History

Equivalent

VU21342

Undertake a simple
investigation of
science in the
community

VBQU172

Undertake a simple
investigation of
science in the
community

Equivalent

VU21343

Undertake a simple
investigation of health
and well being

VBQU173

Undertake a simple
investigation of health
and well being

Equivalent

VU21344

Undertake a simple
investigation of an
environmental issue

VBQU174

Undertake a simple
investigation of an
environmental issue

Equivalent

VU21345

Undertake a simple
investigation of
physical behaviour of
energy and matter

VBQU175

Undertake a simple
investigation of
physical behaviour of
energy and matter

Equivalent

VU21346

Undertake a simple
investigation of
chemical behaviour of
matter

VBQU176

Undertake a simple
investigation of
chemical behaviour of
matter

Equivalent

VU21347

Undertake a simple
investigation of how
the earth, moon and
sun interact

VBQU177

Undertake a simple
investigation of how
the earth, moon and
sun interact

Equivalent

VU21348

Undertake a simple
investigation of factors
for continuity of life

VBQU178

Undertake a simple
Equivalent
investigation of factors
for continuity of life

VU21349

Identify the Australian

electoral system

VBQM480

Elections and
Government

Equivalent

VU21350

Investigate the legal

system

VBQM481

The Legal System

Equivalent

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Current units
VU21351

Investigate driving and

owning a car

VU21321

Superseded units

Relationship

Driving and Owning a

Car

Not equivalent
Element 2 deleted

Identify major events in VBQM483

Australian history

Events in Australian
History

Equivalent

VU21386

Investigate current
issues

VBQM484

Investigating Current
Issues

Not equivalent
Additional requirement to
undertake analysis

VU21368

Investigate the impact

of a scientific issue on
the community

VBQU179

Investigate the impact

of science in the
community

Equivalent

VU21367

Investigate the
characteristics of living
things

VBQU180

Investigate the
characteristics of
living things

Equivalent

VU21366

Investigate an
environmental issue

VBQU181

Investigate an
environmental issue

Equivalent

VU21374

Investigate the solar

system

VBQU182

Investigate the solar

system

Equivalent

VU21373

Investigate chemical
behaviour of common
substances

VBQU183

Investigate chemical
behaviour of common
substances

Equivalent

VU21372

Investigate energy,
force and matter

VBQU184

Investigate energy,
force and matter

Equivalent

VU21390

Analyse science in the

community

VBQU185

Analyse science in the Equivalent

community

VU21389

Design and review a

project

VBQU186

Design and review a

project

Equivalent

VU21371

Investigate continuity
of life

VBQU735

Investigate continuity
of life

Equivalent

VU21322

Identify common digital

media

N/A

New unit no equivalent

VBQM482

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4. Course outcomes

Standards 1, 2 and 3 for Accredited Courses

4.1 Qualification level

The Certificate I in General Education for Adults

(Introductory) is consistent with the criteria and specifications of
the Australian Qualifications Framework Level I as follows:
Knowledge: Graduates at this level will have foundational
knowledge for everyday life, further learning and preparation for
initial work through:

knowledge of goals for personal and work purposes

highly familiar text types relevant to own needs

basic reading strategies to engage with familiar printed and

digital texts

stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting

and editing.

Skills: Graduates at this level will have foundational cognitive,

technical and communication skills to:

undertake defined routine activities such as clarifying

project goals with an appropriate support person to
develop a simple learning plan and prepare a portfolio

undertake defined routine activities such as planning and

carrying out a simple project based on own identified
interests

identify and report simple issues and problems such as

identifying problems in achieving learning goals

use a limited range of reading strategies to create meaning

from simple familiar texts

to convey and discuss information about texts

construct simple and familiar text with support

apply simple mathematical knowledge in familiar and

everyday situations

use print based and digital mediums to engage with and

create simple texts.

Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates at this level will

apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy in highly
structured and stable contexts and within narrow parameters
through:

working with a support person to discuss, plan and reflect

on a project and learning plan

complete project tasks according to agreed steps

working with other learners to discuss roles and expected

outcomes for a project

locating, reading and interpreting specific information in

simple personally relevant print and digital texts

creating texts for a limited purpose and audience

applying relevant mathematical information in familiar

contexts.

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The volume of learning for this qualification is typically between

0.5 and 1 year and incorporates structured training delivery and
unstructured learning activities such as:

structured training activities to develop reading, writing and

numeracy knowledge and skills at ACSF 2 to enable more
effective participation in those activities relevant to the
learner

implementation of a learning plan over time to enable

learning goals to be reviewed and amended

conduct of a project over time to enable the project to be

implemented and reviewed.

The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is consistent

with the criteria and specifications of the Australian Qualifications
Framework Level I as follows:
Knowledge: Graduates at this level will have foundational
knowledge for everyday life, further learning and preparation for
initial work through knowledge:

of the importance of documenting learning to support

progress and factors which can support or hinder progress
in learning

that different learning strategies and how they contribute to

learning

that texts have different audiences and purposes

of reading strategies and features in routine texts

of basic structural conventions of text

that signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in familiar

mathematical information.

Skills: Graduates at this level will have foundational cognitive,

technical and communication skills to:

clarify project goals with an appropriate support person,

plan, carry out, document and evaluate a project

design, monitor and document an individual learning plan,

and maintain a portfolio of evidence

read, interpret and evaluate familiar texts

create a range or routine texts with some specialised

vocabulary

interpret, use, estimate and calculate a range of simple

numerical information for immediate personal purposes
and some less familiar contexts

use print based and digital mediums to engage with and

create texts of limited complexity

Application of knowledge and skills Graduates at this level will

apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy in highly
structured and stable contexts and within narrow parameters
through:

working to an agreed program to plan, document and

monitor progress towards achieving learning goals

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practical application of an agreed action plan in a project

activity in a familiar context and/or around a specific
content area of interest

interpreting and evaluating familiar texts of limited

complexity in a range of familiar contexts

creating a range of everyday paper based and digital texts

of limited complexity related to personal purposes, which
may include some unfamiliar aspects

applies mathematical information and problem solving

strategies in familiar contexts

The volume of learning for this qualification is typically between

0.5 and 1 year and incorporates structured training delivery and
unstructured learning activities such as:

structured training activities to develop reading, writing and

numeracy knowledge and skills at ACSF Level 3 to enable
more effective participation in those activities relevant to
the learner

implementation of a learning plan over time to enable

learning goals to be reviewed and amended

conduct of a project over time to enable the project to be

implemented and reviewed.

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is consistent

with the criteria and specifications of the Australian Qualifications
Framework Level 2 as follows::
Knowledge: Graduates at this level will have basic factual,
technical and procedural knowledge of a defined area of work and
learning through knowledge of:

processes for developing an individual learning plan

features and components of an individual learning plan

basic project methodology to complete a project in an

activity in a selected context and/or around a specific
content area

techniques used by writers to convey meaning and

achieve purpose

structure and conventions of a range of texts

signs / prints/ symbols and their representation in

mathematical texts and materials.

Skills: Graduates at this level will have basic cognitive, technical

and communication skills to apply appropriate methods, tools,
materials and readily available information to:

develop a learning plan in relation to identified goals,

assemble a portfolio, and evaluate progress in relation to
goals

discuss aspects of own learning plan such as purpose and

preferred learning styles to support development of the
plan

gather and analyse information from a variety of sources

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to complete a project

identify and address issues and barriers which affect

project goals

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and

analyse texts

discuss features and content of texts to establish

relevance and effectiveness

to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate

information

gather and order information required to create texts

investigate, interpret and apply knowledge of everyday and

formal mathematics in a range of contexts.

Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates at this level will

apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and limited
judgement in structured and stable conditions and within narrow
parameters through

accessing and noting relevant information about possible

pathway options and discussing options

reviewing and revising progress of learning plan and

project

undertaking project tasks efficiently and monitor activities

against action plan

contributing to effective group interaction by recognising

responsibilities of others

selecting texts relevant to own purposes and evaluating

effectiveness

selecting appropriate format, structure and language to

create texts

applying mathematical information and problem solving

strategies in a range of contexts.

The volume of learning for this qualification is typically between

0.5 and 1 year and incorporates structured training delivery and
unstructured learning activities such as:

structured training activities to develop reading, writing and

numeracy knowledge and skills at ACSF level 4 to enable
more effective participation in those activities relevant to
the learner

undertake investigations into pathway options to develop

and implement a learning plan over time to enable learning
goals to be reviewed and amended

conduct of a project over time to enable the project to be

implemented and reviewed.

The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is consistent

with the criteria and specifications of the Australian Qualifications
Framework Level 3 as follows:
Knowledge: Graduates of a Certificate III will have factual,
technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge in an area of work
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and learning through knowledge of:

processes for developing an individual learning plan

sources of information about broad pathway options

devices used by writers to convey meaning and achieve

purpose

complex grammatical structures to accurately and

effectively express content and meaning

a broad and / or specialised vocabulary to accurately

express content

mathematical and problem solving techniques and

strategies in a broad range of contexts

Skills: Graduates at this level will have a range of cognitive,

technical and communication skills to select a range of methods,
tools, materials information to:

read and interpret a range of information about potential

pathway options

apply research skills to locate and evaluate information

relevant to own goals and options

develop, document and evaluate a leaning plan according

to identified processes

select and evaluate types of evidence to assemble a

portfolio

read interpret and critically analyse complex texts

plan and produce a folio of complex texts

perform a range of complex mathematical tasks and use a

variety of formal and informal mathematical language in a
range of contexts.

Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates at this level will

demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

with discretion and judgement in the selection of

contingency measures through identification of barriers in
the achievement of learning goals and strategies to
address them

to adapt and transfer skills and knowledge within known

routines, methods, procedures and time constraints
through the application of a range of strategies to engage
and create different text types and apply problem solving
strategies and techniques to a range of mathematical
contexts

to take responsibility for own outputs in learning including

participation in teams and taking limited responsibility for
the output of others within established parameters through
the design, development, monitoring and evaluation of own
learning plan and implementation of a project where
responsibilities of other members are identified and own
role is clarified.

The volume of learning for this qualification is typically between 1

and 2 years and incorporates structured training delivery and
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unstructured learning activities such as:

4.2 Employability skills

structured training activities to develop reading, writing and

numeracy knowledge and skills at ACSF level 5 to enable
more effective participation in those activities relevant to
the learner

research and evaluate pathway options to independently

develop and implement a learning plan over time to enable
learning goals to be reviewed and amended

Standard 4 for Accredited Courses

Refer to Appendix A for Employability Skills Summaries for each

qualification.
4.3 Recognition given to the
course (if applicable)

Standard 5 for Accredited Courses

4.4 Licensing/ regulatory

requirements (if applicable)

Standard 5 for Accredited Courses

Not applicable
Not applicable

5. Course rules

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5.1 Course structure

Standards 2, 6 and 7 for Accredited Courses

To be eligible for the award of the 22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults, learners
must successfully complete a total of 11 units comprising:
Core 1 unit
Core Skills Reading 3 units
Core Skills Writing 3 units
Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics 4 units
A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification is
not completed.

Unit Code

Field of
Education
code

Core Skills Writing (3)

VU21287

120103

Create short simple texts for personal purposes

VU21288

120103

Create short simple texts for learning purposes

VU21289

120103

VU21293

120103

Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations

VU21294

120103

Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar

situations

VU21295

120103

Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short,

simple highly familiar texts

VU21296

120103

Recognise and locate numerical information in simple, highly

familiar tables and graphs

Nominal duration

225

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To be eligible for the award of the 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory), learners must successfully complete a total of 16 units comprising:
Core 2 units
Core Skills Reading 3 units
Core Skills Writing 3 units
Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics 4 units
Special Interest electives 4 units which can be selected from:

units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not been previously completed, and / or

Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the22235VIC Certificate I
in General Education for Adults (Introductory), or the 22234VIC Course in Initial General
Education for Adults or the 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults, which have not
been previously completed, and / or

units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 or 2 qualifications in nationally endorsed
training packages or accredited curriculum

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification
is not completed.

Unit Code

Field of
Education
code

Unit / Module Title

Nominal
Hours

Core (1)
VU21297

120103

Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with

guidance

VU21298

120199

Conduct a project with guidance

Core Skills Reading (3)

VU21299

120103

Engage with simple texts for personal purposes

VU21300

120103

Engage with simple texts for learning purposes

VU21301

120103

Engage with simple texts for employment purposes

VU21302

120103

Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

Core Skills Writing (3)

VU21303

120103

Create simple texts for personal purposes

VU21304

120103

Create simple texts for learning purposes

VU21305

120103

Create simple texts for employment purposes

VU21306

120103

Create simple texts to participate in the community

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics (4)

VU21307

VU21311

120103

Work with and interpret simple numerical information in

familiar texts

Work with and interpret statistical information in simple,

Identify Australian environmental issues

VU21317

120103

Communicate with others in familiar and predictable

contexts

VU21318

120199

To be eligible for the award of the 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults, learners
must successfully complete a total of 16 units comprising:
Core 2 units
Core Skills Reading 3 units
Core Skills Writing 3 units
Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics 4 units
Special Interest electives 4 units which can be selected from:

units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not been previously completed, and / or

Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the 22236VIC Certificate I
in General Education for Adults or Core Skills, or the 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education
for Adults (Introductory) or the 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults, which
have not been previously completed, and / or

units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 or 2 qualifications in nationally endorsed
training packages or accredited curriculum

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification
is not completed.
Field of
Education
code

Unit / Module Title

VU21323

120103

Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

VU21324

120199

Plan and undertake a project

120103

Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal

purposes

120103

Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning

purposes

VU21330

120103

Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

VU21331

120103

Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the

workplace

VU21332

120103

Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the

community

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics (4)

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VU21333

120103

VU21334

120103

VU21335
VU21336
VU21337
VU21338

Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and

routine situations

Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine

situations

120103

Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations

120103

Work with design and shape in familiar and routine

situations

ICAICT103A

N/A

Use, communicate and search securely on the internet

PUATEA001B

N/A

Work in a team

community

VU21343

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being

VU21344

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental

issue

VU21345

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of

energy and matter

VU21346

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of chemical behaviour of

matter

VU21347

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon

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and sun interact

VU21348

120199

Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of

life

units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not previously been completed, and / or

Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the 22237VIC Certificate II
in General Education for Adults, or the 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults or
the 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, which have not previously been
completed, and / or

units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2 or 3 qualifications in nationally endorsed
training packages or accredited curriculum

purposes

VU21358

120103

Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the

community

Core Skills Writing (2)

120199

Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the

community

units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not previously been completed, and / or

Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the 22238VIC Certificate III
in General Education for Adults, or the 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults,
which have not previously been completed, and / or

units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 3 or 4 qualifications in nationally endorsed
training packages or accredited curriculum

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification
is not completed.

Unit Code

Field of
Education
code

Unit / Module Title

Nominal
Hours

Core (1)
VU21375

120103

Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and

compile a portfolio

in the community

Core Skills Writing

VU21380

120103

Create a range of highly complex texts for personal

purposes

VU21381

120103

Create a range of highly complex texts for learning

purposes

BSBWRT401A

N/A

Write complex documents

VU21382

120103

Create a range of highly complex texts to participate in the

community

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics

VU21383

120103

Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information

VU21384

120103

Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical

problems

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VU21385

120103

FNSCUS401A

N/A

Participate in negotiations

CULINL301A

N/A

Develop and use information literacy skills

Nominal duration

270 390

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5.2 Entry requirements

Standard 9 for Accredited Courses

There are no entry requirements for any of the Certificates in

General Education for Adults.
6. Assessment
6.1 Assessment strategy

Standard 10 for Accredited Courses

All assessment will be consistent with the Australian Quality

Training Framework Essential Conditions and Standards for
Initial/Continuing Registration Standard 1.2.
See AQTF User guides to the Essential Conditions and
Standards for Initial/Continuing Registration:
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In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes at either
the qualification or the individual unit level, where a full
qualification is not being undertaken, an integrated approach to
assessment should be used to:

maximise opportunities for holistic skill development and

evidence gathering

reduce likelihood of repetitious delivery and over

assessment

reduce atomisation and duplication of evidence collection

make the evidence gathering more efficient for learners

and teachers / assessors.

While the Evidence Guide of each unit provides information

specific to the unit outcomes this information should be
considered holistically across different domains where
opportunities to integrate delivery and assessment exist, for
example there are synergies between the domains of personal
and community and between literacy and numeracy.
When developing an assessment strategy it can also be useful to
reference the ACSF to inform the number, range, complexity,
context and level of support of assessment tasks. A matrix of the
alignment between the CGEA and the ACSF can be found in
Appendix B.
Assessment strategies for the courses should:

incorporate feedback of individual progress toward, and

achievement of competencies

address skill and knowledge which underpin performance;

gather sufficient evidence to judge achievement of

progress towards determining competence;

utilise a variety of different processes/sources, such as

written, oral, observation, projects appropriate to assess
knowledge and performance

recognise achievement of elements/competencies

regardless of where the enabling learning took place;

foster a collaborative and co-operative relationship

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between the learner and assessor;

be flexible in regard to the range and type of evidence

provided by the learner;

provide opportunity for the learner to challenge

assessment provisions and participate in reassessment;

be equitable and fair to all learners;

not unnecessarily restrict the progress of a learner through

the course;

comprise a clear statement of both the criteria and

assessment process including instructions for assessment

use assessment tools grounded in a relevant context

which are not culturally biased and suit the needs of
learners.

A variety of assessment methods and evidence gathering

techniques should be used with the overriding consideration
being that the combined assessment must stress demonstrable
performance by the student. Assessment tools must take into
account the requirements of the unit in terms of skills, knowledge
and performance.
Assessment methods and tools may include a combination of:

observation of the learners performance in engaging with

and creating text

review of drafts and written evidence developed by the

learner

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge which

underpins performance

third party reports from supervisors / teachers / support

staff, detailing the performance of the learner.

Evidence may include:

interview records

audio / visual records

student portfolios which may be hard copy of electronic

Assessment of units of competency from nationally endorsed

training packages must be in accordance with the assessment
guidelines incorporated in the endorsed component of the
relevant training package.
6.2 Assessor competencies

Standard 12 for Accredited Courses

Assessor competencies for these courses are consistent with the

requirements of the AQTF Standards for Registration that require
trainers and assessors:

have the training and assessment competencies

determined by the National Skills Standards Council or its
successors,

have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the

level being delivered or assessed, and;

continue to develop their vocational and training and

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assessment competencies to support continuous

improvements in the delivery of RTO services.
In the context of the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
Reading, Writing units, relevant vocational competencies refers to
demonstrable expertise in teaching literacy. This can include
holding an AQF level 7 or above teaching qualification with a
relevant method. Where a teacher / assessor does not hold a
formal relevant qualification they would need to demonstrate
relevant knowledge of the theory of literacy development and its
application. This can include adult literacy pedagogy and the
socio cultural factors affecting literacy learning, including
language as a social and cultural phenomenon and the
importance of context.
In the context of the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
Numeracy and Mathematics units, relevant vocational
competencies refer to demonstrable expertise in teaching
numeracy. This can include holding an AQF level 7 or above
teaching qualification with a relevant method. Where a teacher /
assessor does not hold a formal relevant qualification they would
need to demonstrate knowledge of the theory of numeracy
development and its application. This can include adult numeracy
pedagogy and the importance of context.
7. Delivery
7.1 Delivery modes

Standard 11 for Accredited Courses

Teaching and learning strategies must be selected to reflect the

varying learning needs, educational backgrounds and preferred
learning styles of the individual learner and the specific
requirements of each unit. Some areas of content may be
common to more than one unit and therefore integration may be
appropriate.
Delivery strategies should actively involve the learner and
learning should be experiential, relevant and age appropriate.
In keeping with effective practice all units should be appropriately
contextualised.
Further education learners may come from a wide variety of
backgrounds with greatly varying life experiences. Where
appropriate these experiences may be useful in group
discussions and presentations. It should be borne in mind that
this always remains the choice of the learner. Some experiences
may be embarrassing, traumatic or stressful and should be
respected as such.
7.2 Resources

Standard 12 for Accredited Courses

Resources include:

8. Pathways and articulation

access to authentic text types

access to digital technology which may or may not include

internet access depending on the requirements of
individual units of competency.

Standard 8 for accredited courses

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The 22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults

provides a pathway into the 22235VIC Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory) for those learners who wish to
further develop their literacy and numeracy skills to support
engagement with employment, community, learning and personal
domains.
The 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
(Introductory) provides a pathway into the 22236VIC Certificate I
in General Education for Adults for learners who wish to focus on
the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple,
texts to participate effectively in a range of domains such as
community, personal, learning and employment and further
develop mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in
everyday familiar situations.
The 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
provides a pathway into the 22237VIC Certificate II in General
Education for Adults for learners who wish to continue to develop
their core skills in reading, writing and numeracy to effectively
access further study pathways.
The 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
provides a pathway into the 22238VIC Certificate III in General
Education for Adults who wish to continue to develop their core
skills in reading, writing and numeracy to effectively access
further study pathways.
The 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
provides a pathway into further study in vocational education or
higher education. The cores skills unit BSBWRT401 Write
complex documents provide credit into a range of vocational
qualifications from nationally endorsed training packages.
Learners enrolling in other vocational qualifications will receive
national recognition for any units of competency completed as
part of these courses.
9. Ongoing monitoring and
evaluation

Standard 13 for accredited courses

The Curriculum Maintenance Manager General Studies and

Further Education has responsibility for the ongoing monitoring
and maintenance of the qualifications.
A formal review will take place once during the period of
accreditation and will be informed by feedback from users of the
curriculum and will consider at a minimum:

any changes required to meet emerging or developing

needs

changes to any units of competency from nationally

endorsed training packages or accredited curricula.

Any significant changes to the courses will be notified to the

VRQA.

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Appendix A: Employability Skills Summaries

22235VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for this qualification. The
Employability Skills facets described here are broad requirements that may vary depending on qualification
packaging options.
Employability Skill

Requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Locate / match specific information relevant to immediate purposes. Read

short simple formatted texts, familiar signs and symbols in immediate
environment. Complete simple forms with own personal details and / or
numerical information and / or symbols (). Follow /give simple clear verbal
instructions (one or two steps). Clarify information / ideas / opinions with
others in immediate environment. Locate simple key mathematical
information. Use every day informal verbal language and representation
including familiar symbols and diagrams. Use appropriate mathematical tools
such as calculators and measuring instruments in a limited range of
applications with guidance.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other class / group members. Give and receive
feedback in a supported context. Listen to and act on suggestions from others.

Problem solving

Solve practical problems in a supported context. Rely on prior experience and

examples to select solutions to problems. Use a limited range of reading
strategies to create meaning from text

Initiative and enterprise

Adapt to changes, including working alongside supervisor / mentor where

support is readily available.

Planning and organising

Plan and carry out simple tasks to meet timelines with support of the teacher /
supervisor or other support person.

Self-management

Complete delegated tasks within set timeframes.

Learning

Identify one or two realistic short term goals. Accept opportunities to learn
new ways of doing things and implement changes with support.

Technology

Use digital technology with support to locate simple information

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22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for this qualification. The
Employability Skills facets described here are broad requirements that may vary depending on qualification
packaging options.
Employability Skill

Requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Locate relevant information in simple digital, printed, handwritten and visual

texts. Read simple texts, familiar signs and symbols in familiar environment.
Complete formatted texts with own personal details, factual, numerical
information and / or symbols (). Create simple sequenced texts for a range
of purposes with simple grammatical structures. Follow / give simple clear
verbal instructions of one or two steps. Clarify information / ideas / opinions
with others in familiar contexts.
Locate relevant mathematical information in familiar activity or texts. Use
appropriate mathematical tools such as calculators and measuring instruments
in a range of applications with support. Use verbal and written informal and
formal mathematical language and representation to communicate
mathematically.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other class / group members on project tasks. Give
and receive feedback in a supported context. Listen to and act on suggestions
from others.

Problem solving

Recognise problems which may affect learning and discuss possible

solutions. Draw on own experiences to identify learning goals. Use a range of
strategies to engage with and create text
Use straight-forward mathematical actions in routine contexts to solve
problems.

Initiative and enterprise

Adapt to changes, including working alongside supervisor / mentor where

support is available.

Planning and organising

Plan simple tasks. Organise tasks to meet timelines and priorities with support
of the teacher / supervisor, or other support person. Organise required
materials.

Self-management

Manage own attendance and punctuality. Complete delegated tasks.

Learning

Clarify goals such as one or two realistic short term goals and longer term
goals. Develop a plan. Accept opportunities to learn new ways of doing
things and implement changes with support. Monitor progress toward
achieving goals.

Technology

Use digital technology with support to locate simple information and create
simple texts

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22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Locate relevant information in familiar, digital, printed, handwritten and

visual texts. Read and interpret routine documents, complete routine forms,
write texts of limited complexity relevant to own purposes. Interpret data
presented in simple visual form (including graphs, diagrams and charts).
Discuss and share information / ideas / opinions with other class / group
members. Use questioning and active listening to ascertain and clarify
information / ideas / opinions. Follow / give verbal instructions of limited
complexity.
Select mathematical information embedded in a task. Use formal and
informal mathematical language and representation.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other class / group members. Clarify proposed

project goals with appropriate support people and clarify own responsibilities
in completing the project Give and receive feedback in a supported context.
Listen to and act on suggestions from others.

Problem solving

Solve problems in routine contexts such as identifying contingencies to deal

with unplanned problems related to project completion
Select and apply a range of mathematical strategies to solve problems in
routine contexts.

Initiative and enterprise

Adapt to changes, including working with a supervisor / mentor. Suggest

changes to familiar routines to improve outcomes. Use own familiar support
resources

Planning and organising

Goals are clarified and agreed with the teacher / supervisor. Plan processes
and stages. Carry out tasks to meet timelines and priorities. Review
effectiveness of plan in achieving goals.

Self-management

Take responsibility for prioritising and completing delegated tasks. Monitor

and review own performance in achieving learning goals.

Learning

Clarify learning goals, for example, short term and long term learning goals
and indicators of success. Identify factors impacting on achieving goals.
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses and recognise how to learn best.
Accept opportunities to learn new ways of doing things and implement
changes with support. Monitor progress towards achieving goals. Make
adjustments if necessary.

Technology

Use digital technology to access and navigate screen based digital text to
locate information of limited complexity

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22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Locate, interpret and evaluate relevance of complex information in digital,

printed, handwritten and visual texts. Complete written forms and produce
complex texts relevant to purpose and audience. Discuss and share information /
ideas / opinions with other class / group members. Use questioning and active
listening to ascertain and clarify information / ideas / opinions. Follow / give
verbal instructions.
Investigate mathematical information and relationships embedded in a task. Use a
range of formal and informal mathematical language and representation.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other class / group members according to defined

roles. Give and receive feedback. Listen to and act on suggestions from others. .
Discuss and share information / ideas / opinions with other class / group
members.

Problem solving

Identify and address issues and barriers which arise in completion of identified
tasks and make adjustments to enable successful completion. Identify and obtain
resources required for task completion. Apply critical analysis skills to interpret
and compare texts
Select and apply a range of mathematical strategies to solve problems in a variety
of contexts.

Initiative and
enterprise

Initiate and use support from a range of sources. Suggest changes / ideas to other
class / group members to improve outcomes.

Planning and
organising

Clarify goals with appropriate person(s). Plan stages / processes / timelines /

responsibilities. Locate / access resources. Evaluate planning including successful
outcomes and barriers to completion.

Self-management

Prioritise and complete delegated tasks. Monitor and evaluate own performance.

Learning

Identify a range of learning options, and clarify learning goals. Identify personal
strengths and weaknesses and recognise how to learn best. Accept opportunities
to learn new ways of doing things and implement changes with support. Review
progress towards goals. Implement changes in strategy if necessary.

Technology

Technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and
use complex information

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22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Locate, interpret and evaluate a range of complex documents. Write complex

texts relevant to a range of purposes and audiences. Discuss and share
information / ideas / opinions with other class / group members. Use questioning
and active listening to ascertain and clarify information / ideas / opinions. Give /
follow verbal instructions of varying complexity.
Investigate mathematical information and relationships embedded in a task.
Analyse and evaluate appropriateness of mathematical activity. Use a wide range
of formal and informal mathematical language and representation.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other class / group members. Elicit and respond to
feedback from others. Work autonomously to complete own tasks and support
other class / group members where appropriate. Participate in group discussion to
critically evaluate texts

Problem solving

Identify and prioritise learning goals in relation to identified options and evaluate
current skills and knowledge against goals. Examine barriers to success in
meeting goals and strategies to manage these. Apply a repertoire of strategies to
interpret and critically analyse structurally complex texts
Select and apply a wide range of mathematical strategies to generate solutions to
problems across a broad range of contexts.

Initiative and
enterprise

Access and evaluate support from a broad range of own sources.

Planning and
organising

Identify / clarify planning goals. Clarify requirements of project proposals.

Develop a methodology / timeline / responsibilities. Communicate with others
when working in a joint project. Select appropriate resources. Monitor
achievement of stages. Gather organise and arrange content to produce text.

Self-management

Prioritise and complete delegated tasks. Maintain own knowledge of

requirements, evaluate own performance and actively seek and act upon advice
and guidance.

Learning

Identify a range of possible learning options and prioritise own learning goals.
Identify own personal strengths and weaknesses. Design own learning goals.
Accept opportunities to learn new ways of doing things and share knowledge and
skills with other class / group members. Monitor and evaluate own learning.
Modify strategies if required to meet goals.

Technology

Access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and assess highly complex
information

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Appendix B: CGEA Alignment with ACSF

ACSF level

ACSF 1

ACSF 2

ACSF 3

ACSF 4

ACSF 5

Engage units

22234VIC Initial

22235VIC Certificate I
(Introductory )

22236VIC Certificate I

22237VIC Certificate II

22238VIC Certificate III

Complexity

Short simple
Highly familiar

Simple, familiar

Limited complexity
Some unfamiliar elements

Complex,

Highly complex

Range

Limited

Limited Range at least 2 types

of texts

Range

Range of text types

Broad Range

Features

Highly familiar words / phrases

Highly familiar purpose and
limited highly familiar
vocabulary

Simple familiar texts with clear

purpose and familiar vocabulary
Sentences linked by simple
cohesive devices

Routine texts which may include

unfamiliar elements, embedded
information and abstraction

Texts of relative complexity

including embedded information
specialised vocabulary,
abstraction and symbolism

Highly complex texts with

highly embedded information
and specialised language

Context

Highly Familiar / personally

relevant in very restricted range
of contexts

Personally relevant, familiar and

predictable

Range of familiar texts and less

familiar text types. Some
specialisation in familiar
contexts

Range including specialised

less familiar contexts

Broad range including

specialisation in one or more
contexts

Create units

Initial

Intro

III

Complexity

Short simple

Simple familiar, clear purpose

Limited complexity

Complex

Highly complex

Range

Limited

Range-create at least 2 text types

Range

Broad Range

Features

Highly familiar words / phrases

Concrete and immediate Highly
explicit purpose, limited highly
familiar vocabulary

Clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary

Routine texts which include

unfamiliar elements, embedded
information and abstraction

Texts including embedded

information specialised
vocabulary, abstraction and
symbolism
Structurally complex sentences

Highly complex texts with

highly embedded information
and specialised language and
symbolism:

Context

Highly Familiar / personally

relevant in very restricted range
of contexts

Familiar / predictable
Limited range of contexts

Range of texts which may

include some unfamiliar aspects

Range including specialised

less familiar contexts

Broad range including

specialisation in one or more
contexts

Support

Works alongside an
expert/mentor where prompting
and advice can be provided

May work with an

expert/mentor where support is
available if requested

Works independently and uses

own familiar support resources

Works independently and

initiates and uses support from a
range of established resources

Autonomous learner who

accesses and evaluates support
from a broad range of sources

Please note that while the ACSF refers to a range of texts at each level, when assessing the Certificates in General Education for Adults, assessors
must be guided by the rules of evidence to ensure that the evidence collected is sufficient, valid, current and authentic.

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Section C: Units of competency

Code

Title

VU21282

Develop a learning plan and portfolio with support

VU21283

Engage with short simple texts for personal purposes

VU21284

Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes

VU21285

Engage with short simple texts for employment purposes

VU21286

Engage with short simple texts to participate in the community

VU21287

Create short simple texts for personal purposes

VU21288

Create short simple texts for learning purposes

VU21289

Create short simple texts for employment purposes

VU21290

Create short simple texts to participate in the community

VU21291

Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations

VU21292

Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar oral directions

VU21293

Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations

VU21294

Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations

VU21295

Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar
texts

VU21296

Recognise and locate numerical information in simple, highly familiar tables and
graphs

VU21297

Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance

VU21298

Conduct a project with guidance

VU21299

Engage with simple texts for personal purposes

VU21300

Engage with simple texts for learning purposes

VU21301

Engage with simple texts for employment purposes

VU21302

Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

VU21303

Create simple texts for personal purposes

VU21304

Create simple texts for learning purposes

VU21305

Create simple texts for employment purposes

VU21306

Create simple texts to participate in the community

VU21307

Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations

VU21308

Work with and interpret directions in simple, familiar situations

VU21309

Work with measurements in simple, familiar situations

VU21310

Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations

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Code

Title

VU21311

Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts

VU21312

Work with and interpret statistical information in simple, familiar texts

VU21323

Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

VU21324

Plan and undertake a project

VU21325

Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes

VU21326

Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

VU21327

Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes

VU21328

Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

VU21329

Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes

VU21330

Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

VU21331

Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace

VU21332

Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

VU21333

Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations

VU21334

Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations

VU21335

Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations

VU21336

Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations

VU21337

Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts

VU21338

Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts

VU21353

Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

VU21354

Implement and review a project

VU21355

Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes

VU21356

Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes

VU21357

Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes

VU21358

Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community

VU21359

Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes

VU21360

Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes

VU21361

Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace

VU21362

Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community

VU21363

Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae in a range
of contexts

VU21364

Investigate numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts

VU21365

Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques in

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Code

Title
a range of contexts

VU21375

Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio

VU21376

Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes

VU21377

Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes

VU21378

Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes

VU21379

Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community

VU21380

Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes

VU21381

Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes

BSBWRT401A

Write complex documents

VU21382

Create a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community

VU21383

Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information

VU21384

Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems

VU21385

Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems

VU21313

Develop verbal communication skills

VU21314

Apply basic computer skills to language learning

VU21315

Access the internet for language learning

VU21316

Identify Australian environmental issues

VU21317

Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts

VU21318

Identify community options

VU21319

Identify features of the education system

VU21320

Identify features of the health care system

VU21370

Investigate features of Australian culture

VU21369

Investigate Indigenous history

VU21342

Undertake a simple investigation of science in the community

VU21343

Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being

VU21344

Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue

VU21345

Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of energy and matter

VU21346

Undertake a simple investigation of chemical behaviour of matter

VU21347

Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact

VU21348

Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life

VU21349

Identify the Australian electoral system

VU21350

Investigate the legal system

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Title

VU21351

Investigate driving and owning a car

VU21321

Identify major events in Australian history

VU21386

Investigate current issues

VU21368

Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community

VU21367

Investigate the characteristics of living things

VU21366

Investigate an environmental issue

VU21374

Investigate the solar system

VU21373

Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances

VU21372

Investigate energy, force and matter

VU21390

Analyse science in the community

VU21389

Design and review a project

VU21371

Investigate continuity of life

VU21322

Identify common digital media

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VU21282 Develop a learning plan and portfolio with support

Unit Code

VU21282

Unit Title

Develop a learning plan and portfolio with

support

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify,

document and monitor a learning plan with an appropriate
support person and to develop and maintain a portfolio.
The learning plan documents an agreed program that the
learner will undertake during the course.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level 1
(Learning): 1.01, 1.02.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners with personal, learning,

employment and community participation goals who require
significant support to develop a simple short term learning
plan.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard
for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further
information or explanation is detailed in the required skills and
knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance
is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1 Identify learning goals

1.1

Discuss learning goals with appropriate support

persons

1.2

Identify supporting resources available in the

immediate environment

2 Discuss and agree on an

individual learning plan

2.1

Identify the purpose of an individual learning plan

2.2

Follow simple steps to develop an individual learning

plan.

3 Prepare portfolio of
completed work samples

3.1

Discuss purposes of the portfolio with appropriate

support persons

3.2

Identify types of evidence required for the portfolio.

3.3

Collect examples of evidence and include in the portfolio

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individual learning plan

4.1

Discuss progress towards end-of-course goals and

objectives with appropriate support person / s

4.2

Discuss factors which contributed to success in meeting

goals

4.3

Amend individual learning plan with appropriate support

person/s

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

purpose of a learning plan and the process to develop and monitor it

different types of goals such as personal and work

Required Skills:

communication skills to discuss and plan learning goals/objectives

planning and organising to follow simple steps to develop a simple learning plan

problem solving skills to:

select portfolio samples and to identify strategies that assist in the achievement of goals

identify some potential barriers that may impact on progress

Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold / italicised wording in the Performance
Criteria is detailed below.

Learning goals may include:

Appropriate support persons

may include:

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a

variety of purposes:

further study

employment

community participation

health and well being

support for others

program coordinator

teacher

advisor
Supporting resources can
include:

audio-visual aids

visual materials such as maps, pictures, charts

digital media programs

computers and soft ware

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Purposes of an individual
learning plan may include:

Simple steps to develop a

learning plan may include;

library

communication aids

assisting the learner and the provider to plan

systematically for the attainment of goals

as a tool to monitor progress

to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her

preferred options at the end of the course

discussion of learners needs

identifying one or two short term specific objectives
determination of tasks and progress to achieve
objectives
agreement as to who is responsible for the
implementation of each task
identification of additional support persons such as:

case workers and personal carers

community representatives

family members

identification of responsibilities for all parties such as:

learners (participation, working collaboratively),
teachers (providing customised programs, awareness
of and strategies for dealing with conflicting
discourses, ethical standards)
documentation (dot points / checklist) completed by the
teacher and agreed by the learner

Purposes of the portfolio may

include:

Types of evidence may

include:

Factors which contribute to

success may include:

record what has been achieved in the course

provide opportunity for reflection on progress towards

achieving goals

opportunity to reflect on strategies which have been

successful

collections of samples compiled by the learner with

the support of the teacher including:

diary

photographs including digital photographs

digital posters

teacher structured scaffolding activities designed to

extend learners existing knowledge and skills

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transferring learning from one area to a new area

applying appropriate strategies

practising new skills

seeking support of teacher, peers, other interested

parties when needed

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the
Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to :

identify specific goals and develop a short learning

plan to achieve these goals with an appropriate
support person

monitor the learning plan and adjust

use simple strategies to organise and maintain a
portfolio
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

highly familiar contexts
computer hardware and software, if appropriate
At this level the learner:
will require support to follow structured steps to
develop a learning plan and participate in discussions
will require extended time to clarify learning goals
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit
oral or written questioning, such as interview, to
assess knowledge of the purpose and steps for
developing a learning plan
direct observation of the learner participating in the
process of developing a learning plan
paper based or digital portfolios to assess evidence of
how identified goals have been met

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VU21283 Engage with short simple texts for personal purposes

Unit Code

VU21283

Unit Title

Engage with short simple texts for personal

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

short, simple print based and digital texts in the immediate
environment for personal purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Reading): 1.03, 1.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

The unit applies to those who wish to improve their personal

literacy skills and who need to develop a range of reading
skills. This unit applies to those at the very beginning stages
of learning to read.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the core skills writing unit VU21287 Create short simple texts
for personal purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21286 Engage with
short simple texts to participate in the community and
VU21290 Create short simple texts to participate in the
community.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1. Locate specific
information in short,
simple, personally
relevant print and digital
texts

1.1

Identify a limited range of short, simple texts which

are personally relevant

1.2

Recognise features of texts encountered in the

immediate environment

1.3

Identify specific information in the texts.

2.1

Use a limited range of reading strategies

2.2

Give an account of the meaning of the text/s

2. Read simple highly

familiar personally
relevant print and digital

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texts

2.3

Identify the intention of the text

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
different text types relevant to personal purposes
basic reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
reasons for accessing personal texts
the different ways in which digital information may be organised, such as linear and non
linear
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

use cues from context, personal experience and document lay-out to identify highly familiar
words, phrases, symbols, visuals, numbers to recognise text types relevant to personal needs

use a limited range of reading strategies including ability to draw on a small bank of sight
vocabulary of personally relevant words/ phrases and use elementary word attack skills to
create meaning from text

follow non-linear orientation of digital text to enable simple navigation

communication skills to convey and discuss information about texts

technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Limited range of short, simple

texts may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
digital, printed and texts containing visual elements:

Features of texts encountered

in the immediate environment
may include:

catalogues / advertisements / classifieds

email, SMS or hand written messages

ATM screen

electronic ticketing reader

e-cards

sections requiring personal details in a simple form

simple diary/calendar

labels in a photo album

film, TV programs

highly familiar words / phrases / abbreviations:

own personal details

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names of friends and significant others

place-related information such as location of facilities

time-related information such as appointment times

names of those associated with personally relevant

activities, interests or hobbies

short, simple instructions for personal purposes such as

taking medication

familiar abbreviations of personal relevance such as M /

F, N /A, e.g.

personally relevant phone numbers saved to note book

or own personal phone bank

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

Limited range of reading

strategies may include:

personally relevant artwork, murals, colour symbols

icons, images and sound such as save print icons on

computer menu, icons on own phone

hand drawn map of immediate area giving directions to

destination of personal relevance

prompts for using on-line resources

logos on products / safety symbols

keyboard keys

drawing on a small bank of known words and phrases

which relate to the immediate environment
word attack skills:

basic phonics such as initial letter-sound combinations,

unambiguous letter-sound combinations

relying on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,

diagrams, photos, symbols, colours
reading text to self and aloud with the support of others
recognising meaning of conventional sentence
punctuation such as full stops, capital letters
identifying sources of text:

educational / recreational / leisure organisations /

advertisers

friends and other personal contacts

predicting the purpose of texts based on:

Intention of the text may

include:

prior knowledge of the context and / or aspects of the

text such as layout

personal experience

personal contact
providing information / instruction / entertainment
advice

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Critical aspects for assessment

and evidence required to
demonstrate competency in this
unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and engage with information in a minimum of 2
short, simple, explicit and personally relevant text
types, one of which must be print based and the other
digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as community participation, the
same texts may be relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of short, simple, personally relevant
digital and paper based texts
communication technology as required
At this level the learner:
may require strong support from the context, including
visual cues
may require strong support to access digital media and
navigate digital text
may use texts which contain repetition
may require extended time to read, reread and decode
text
may depend on a personal dictionary
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner locating information in,
and making meaning of short, simple paper based and
digital texts
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of
the purpose of different personally relevant text types
verbal information from the learner describing the
meaning and intention of the selected texts.

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VU21284 Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes

Unit Code

VU21284

Unit Title

Engage with short simple texts for learning

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

short, simple paper based and digital texts to participate in the
immediate environment for learning purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Reading): 1.03, 1.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to people seeking to improve their educational

participation options and who need to develop a range of
reading skills and learning strategies. The unit is suitable for
those at the very beginning stages of learning to read and
develops reading strategies to support learning.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that this unit is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21288 Create short simple texts for learning
purposes. The link between reading and writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21283 Engage with
short simple texts for personal purposes and VU21287 Create
short simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit
of competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information in short,
simple relevant print
and digital texts in the
learning environment

1.1

Identify a limited range of short, simple texts in the

learning environment

1.2

Recognise features of texts encountered in the

immediate learning environment

1.3

Identify specific information in the text.

2.1

Use a limited range of reading strategies

2.2

Give an account of the meaning of the text/s

2 Read simple highly

familiar print and digital

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learning related texts

2.3

Identify the intention of the text

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
basic information seeking strategies to locate information
different text types relevant to personal learning
basic reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
awareness of the different ways in which digital information may be organised, such as
linear and non linear
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

use cues from context, personal experience and document lay-out to identify highly familiar
words, phrases, symbols, numbers

use a limited range of reading strategies including ability to draw on small bank of sight
vocabulary of personally relevant words/ phrases and use elementary word attack skills

communication skills to convey and discuss information about texts

technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Limited range of short simple

texts may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
electronic, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

simplified diagram of learning provider rooms and

facilities

own student card

room signs / symbols

own email address

calendars and diaries

enrolment forms, library card

messages

notices relevant to own interests

teaching and learning texts in the classroom

Features of texts may include:

highly familiar words / phrases / abbreviations:

own personal details

place-related information such as location of

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organisation, room numbers, learning facilities

time-related information such as appointment time,

class times, meeting times, term dates

names of class activity, teachers names, names of

others in the class

those associated with personally relevant education

activities

short, simple instructions for learning activities

own pin number for computer use

slang, non standard English, words from languages

other than English / dialect

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

dates and times of classes (oclock settings)

place-related information, such as numbers of

classroom, phone number of the learning organisation

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

Limited range of reading

strategies may include:

logo of learning organisation

digital map of learning organisation with relevant

facilities marked

learning organisation specific symbols such as

symbols for ILC, Child Care centre, library

keyboard keys

symbols such as save print icons on computer

drawing on a small bank of known words and

phrases which relate to the immediate environment
word attack skills:

basic phonics such as initial letter-sound

combinations, unambiguous letter-sound
combinations

following the left to right, top to bottom orientation of

printed texts and screen-based texts
relying on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,
diagrams, photos, symbols, colours
reading text to self and aloud with the support of
others
recognising meaning of conventional sentence
punctuation such as full stops, capital letters
identifying sources of text:

teacher

writer

peers

predicting the purpose of texts based on, for

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example:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience

prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout

following simple on-line prompts
Intention of the text may
include:

provide information / instruction

advice
reminder

Critical aspects for assessment Assessment must confirm the ability to:
and evidence required to
locate and engage with information in a minimum of 2
demonstrate competency in
short, simple, explicit and personally relevant text
this unit
types related to the learning environment, one of
which must be print based and the other digitally
based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful
outcomes at the qualification level an integrated
approach to assessment should be used, refer to
Section B 6.1 Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related
to another domain, such as personal, the same texts
may be relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of short, simple, learning related
digital and paper based texts
communication technology as required
At this level the learner:
may require strong support from the context,
including visual cues
may require strong support to access digital media
and navigate digital text
may use texts which contain repetition
may require extended time to read, reread and
decode text
may depend on a personal dictionary

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can work alongside an expert / mentor where

prompting and advice can be provided
Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for

this unit:
direct observation of the learner locating information
in, and making meaning of short, simple paper based
and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
the purpose of different learning related text types
verbal information from the learner describing the
meaning and intention of the selected texts.

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VU21285 Engage with short simple texts for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21285

Unit Title

Engage with short simple texts for

employment purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

short, simple print based and digital texts related to
employment environments.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Reading): 1.03, 1.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

employment participation options by developing a range of
reading skills. The unit is suitable for those at the very
beginning stages of learning to read and develops reading
strategies. It is suitable for those in employment or those who
aspire to employment.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21289 Create short simple texts for
employment purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21283 Engage with
short simple texts for personal purposes and VU21287 Create
short simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information in short,
simple print and digital
workplace texts

1.1

Identify a limited range of simple personally relevant

workplace texts

1.2

Recognise features of texts encountered in the

workplace environment

1.3

Identify specific information in the texts

2.1

Use a limited range of reading strategies

2 Read short, simple,

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explicit print and digital

workplace texts

2.2

Give an account of the meaning of the text/s

2.3

Identify the intention of the text

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
different text types relevant to employment purposes
basic reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
reasons for accessing texts for employment purposes
the different ways in which digital information may be organised, such as linear and non
linear
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

use cues from context, personal experience and document lay-out to identify highly familiar
words, phrases, symbols, visuals, numbers to recognise text types relevant to employment
needs

follow non-linear orientation of digital text to enable simple navigation

communication skills to convey and discuss information about texts

technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Limited range of simple

personally relevant workplace
texts may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

brief formatted application for employment requiring

personal details

forms requiring own contact details, BSB and account

number for pay

notification of employment arrangements such as time

and place of work by SMS, email

pay slip

list of names on a rosters which include own name,

employee number

OHS / WHS and hazard signs and symbols

Workplace timetables or calendars

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Features of texts may include:

Notices containing specific information such as safety

posters, social club, union

highly familiar words / phrases / abbreviations:

own personal details such as own name from a list of

names on a work roster

place-related information such as location of work or

workplace

time-related information such as starting and finishing

time, lunch time, shift length

workplace specific vocabulary, such as technical term,

name of department, name of supervisor / team leader

simple formatted text

signs associated with personally relevant work activities

such as wash hands sign

short, simple instructions of one or two steps/ keywords

common workplace abbreviations such as OHS / WHS

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

dates and times (oclock settings)

place-related information

money such as $ per hour pay rate, buying lunch /

snacks, pay slip information

phone numbers relevant to workplace

counting units of production/ materials

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

logo of workplace

map of workplace with relevant facilities marked

symbols for staff conveniences

OHS / WHS symbols / tags related to safe use of

machinery

colour coded safety and workplace information

letters on a keyboard

save print icons on computer menu

charts and graphs:

Limited range of reading

strategies may include:

simple pie-chart showing production hours / down time

simple bar and line graphs containing specific

information such as outputs, safety days

drawing on a small bank of known words and phrases

which relate to the immediate environment
word attack skills such as basic phonics (initial lettersound combinations, unambiguous letter-sound
combinations)
relying on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,
diagrams, photos, symbols, colours

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reading text to self and aloud with the support of others

recognising meaning of conventional sentence
punctuation such as full stops and capital letters
identifying sources of text:

employment agency

workplace

union

peers

training organisation

predicting the purpose of texts based on:

Intention of the text may

include:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience

prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout

provide information/ instruction

participation in workplace activities
advice
reminder

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and engage with information in a minimum of 2
short, simple, explicit and personally relevant
employment related text types, one of which must be
print based and the other digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of short, simple, digital and paper
based texts relevant to employment purposes
communication technology as required
At this level the learner:
may require strong support from the context, including

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visual cues
may require strong support to access digital media and
navigate digital text
may use texts which contain repetition
may require extended time to read, reread and decode
text
may depend on a personal dictionary
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided
Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner locating information in,
and making meaning of short, simple paper based and
digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose of different employment related text types
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and intention of the selected texts

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VU21286 Engage with short simple texts to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21286

Unit Title

Engage with short simple texts to participate

in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

short, simple print based and digital media texts in the
immediate environment to participate in the community.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Reading): 1.03, 1.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their community

participation options and who are at the very beginning stages
of learning to read.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that this unit is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21290 Create short simple texts to participate in
the community. The link between reading and writing across
the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21283 Engage with
short simple texts for personal purposes and VU21287 Create
short simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information in short,
simple print based and
digital community texts
from the immediate
environment

1.1

Identify a limited range of short, simple texts

1.2

Recognise features of texts related to community

participation

1.3

Identify specific information

2.1

Use a limited range of reading strategies

2.2

Give an account of the meaning of the text/s

2.3

Identify the intention of the text

2 Read short, simple,

explicit and personally
relevant print based and
digital media texts from
the immediate
environment

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Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
different text types relevant to community purposes to enable participation in the
community
basic reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts to access community
information
reasons for accessing community texts
awareness of the different ways in which digital information may be organised, such as
linear and non linear
awareness that on screen texts are different to print texts
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

use cues from context, personal experience and document lay-out to identify highly familiar
words, phrases, symbols, numbers

use a limited range of reading strategies including ability to draw on small bank of sight
vocabulary of personally relevant words/ phrases and use elementary word attack skills

follow the appropriate orientation of printed and screen-based texts

follow non-linear orientation of digital texts

technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Limited range of short simple

texts may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts such as:

Features of texts include:

community signs and traffic signs

community / neighbourhood notices

information about community services via local

government pamphlets or touch screens

community calendars

sections of community forms requiring basic

information

local maps and street names

graffiti

identity cards for a range of community service

providers

highly familiar words / phrases / abbreviations:

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own personal details

place-related and time-related information (street

names, suburbs / towns/ year / starting times)

names of community facilities and service providers in

the immediate area

personally relevant education, recreation and leisure

activities

common abbreviations from the local community

commonly used words / phrases from headlines and

news items in the local environment

commonly used abbreviations such as St. for street

whole numbers and familiar fractions:

dates and times

place-related information, such as street numbers, post

codes

connected with money such as coins, prices, costs of

transport

phone numbers saved to note book or own personal

phone bank

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

Limited range of reading

strategies may include:

map of local area with community facilities marked

photographs related to community and public facilities

in the immediate environment

names of personally relevant service providers

symbols such as logos icons, images and sound for

retail outlets in immediate environment

drawing on a small bank of known words and phrases

which relate to the immediate environment
word attack skills such as basic phonics:

initial letter-sound combinations, unambiguous lettersound combinations

following the orientation of printed and screen-based

texts
relying on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,
diagrams, photos, symbols, colours
reading text to self and aloud with the support of others
recognising meaning of conventional sentence
punctuation such as full stops and capital letters
identifying sources of text:

government / community organisation

advertising company

local community newspaper

predicting the purpose of texts based on:

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Intention of the text may

include:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience

prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout

participation / invitation
advice
persuasion
reminder / warning

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and engage with information in a minimum of 2
short, simple, explicit and personally relevant text
types related to community participation, one of which
must be print based and the other digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of short, simple, personally relevant
digital and paper based texts related to community
participation
communication technology as required
At this level the learner:
may require strong support from the context, including
visual cues
may require strong support to access digital media and
navigate digital text
may use texts which contain repetition
may require extended time to read, reread and decode
text
may depend on a personal dictionary
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

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Method(s) of assessment

A range of assessment strategies or options should be

considered to suit the needs of the learner. The following
methods of assessment are suitable for this unit:
direct observation of the learner locating information in,
and making meaning of short, simple paper based and
digital texts related to community purposes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and meaning of different personally relevant
text types related to community participation
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and intention of the selected texts

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Unit Code

VU21287

Unit Title

Create short simple texts for personal

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops initial writing skills to create short simple

texts for personal purposes and for communication with others
in the immediate social environment. It can include written and
/ or digitally based texts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Writing):1.05,1.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who wish to improve their written

communication skills within their own personally relevant
environment.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that this unit is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the core skills
unit VU21283 Engage with short simple texts for personal
purposes. The link between reading and writing skills across
the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21290 Create short
simple texts to participate in the community and VU21286
Engage with short simple texts to participate in the
community.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Complete simple
formatted texts for
personal purposes

1.1

Identify types of formatted texts

1.2

Confirm the purpose and the audience of the formatted

texts

1.3

Identify the features of the texts

1.4

Enter required information accurately and legibly

2.1

Describe the purpose of the text type

2 Create a short simple

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text for personal

purposes

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the text

2.3

Prepare the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text accurately and

effectively to meet purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
spatial arrangement, word separation and alignment of text
a small bank of words and phrases related to personal need to enable the preparation of
content
Required Skills:
organisational skills to:

construct short written text of one or two phrases / sentences with support

locate simple information in text and use it to construct simple text

problem solving skills to recognise the formatting conventions text

Types of formatted texts may

include:

Purpose may include:

print and electronically based forms with highly explicit

purpose and limited highly familiar vocabulary requiring
basic information such as:

name

address

phone number

participation in leisure activities

gaining access to goods and services

Audience may include:

self only
immediate family
friends
goods and service provider
government agency

Features of the texts may

highly familiar words / phrases:

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include:

personal details such as name, address, age

place and time related information such as street

names, suburbs / towns / year / age

commonly used words and some phrases associated

with personally relevant activities

one or two simple sentences

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time related information such as dates, number of years

place-related information, such as street numbers, post

codes

connected with money such as prices

personally relevant phone numbers

abbreviations:

M/F

text messaging abbreviations such u for you

familiar visuals:

Text type may include:

layout features and styles (print and screen based)

left to right and top to bottom orientation

writing on the line

capitalisation including for the personal pronoun I and

upper and lower case

full stop punctuation

symbols / logos / icons

shopping lists, reminders, family birthdays

birthday, invitation, bereavement cards
photo album labels
short note or message
paper based or electronic diary entry
short text message
address entered into global positioning system or
internet enabled telephone

Appropriate format for the

text may include:

size and location of letters

inclusion of visual elements
short text message:

Gr8 game

home @ 6

number of characters including spaces and use of

punctuation

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Content may include:

words / phrases:

Put cat out

Lock door

commonly used symbols and icons such as & for

and
commonly used words from the immediate
environment
words / abbreviated phrases in digital messages:

where r u / home @ 7

required information to obtain digital map location

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

complete one short simple, personally relevant
formatted text
create a short, simple personally relevant text which
may be either digital or paper based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as community participation, the
same texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to personally relevant text types drawn from the
learners immediate environment
At this level, the learner:
may require additional time to complete written tasks
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning and creating short,
simple personally relevant written and / or digital texts
portfolio of formatted texts completed by the learner

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written or oral questioning to confirm understanding of

the purpose of different text types

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VU21288 Create short simple texts for learning purposes

Unit Code

VU21288

Unit Title

Create short simple texts for learning

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops initial writing skills to create short simple

texts to participate in learning.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Writing) 1.05, 1.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who wish to improve their written

communication skills to better participate in educational
activities.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21284
Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes. The link
between reading and writing across the different domains also
encourages co-delivery and assessment of additional units,
such as VU21287 Create short simple texts for personal
purposes and VU21283 Engage with short simple texts for
personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Complete short simple

learning related
formatted texts

1.1

Identify types of formatted text

1.2

Identify features of texts

1.3

Confirm purpose of formatted texts

1.4

Enter required information accurately and legibly

2.1

Identify the requirements of the text

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the text

2.3

Prepare the content

2 Create a short simple

learning related text

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2.4

Arrange features of text accurately and effectively to

meet purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
spatial arrangement, word separation and alignment of text
a small bank of words and phrases related to the learning environment to enable the
preparation of content
Required Skills:
organisational skills to:

construct short written text of one or two phrases / sentences with support

locate simple information in text and use it to construct simple text

problem solving skills to recognise formatting conventions of text.

Types of formatted text may

include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
a limited range of electronic, printed and texts
containing visual elements:

Features of texts may include:

sections of forms requiring basic information such as

name and address on an enrolment form, very simple
course evaluation forms

simple, short surveys related to participation in learning

or related activities in an education setting

work sheets, cloze exercises

tests, quizzes

self assessments

tables to be completed

timetables

checklists

charts in a classroom

self-paced workbooks

highly familiar words / phrases:

name, address, age

place-related and time-related information (street /

suburb / town / building / classroom / class time)

names of facilities and services in the learning /

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education context, e.g. canteen

commonly used words and phrases associated with

personally relevant education activities

simple diagrams, for example: hand drawn map of

educational institution with facilities marked

one or two simple sentences for example an application

for English classes

numbers (whole numbers and familiar fractions), for

example:

time-related information, dates of public holidays/

school holidays, class times

place-related information, such as room numbers,

building / level numbers

connected with money such as course fees, excursion

costs

abbreviations:

M/F

text messaging abbreviations such u for you

familiar visuals, for example:

layout features and styles (print and screen based)

left to right and top to bottom orientation

writing on the line

capitalisation (including for the personal pronoun I,

upper and lower case)

full stop punctuation photographs

symbols / logos / icons

layout features and styles (print and screen based)

Purpose may include:

left to right and top to bottom orientation

writing on the line

capitalisation (including for the personal pronoun I,

upper and lower case

punctuation such as full stop

collection of information
recording information
organising information for regular reference
organising time
mnemonic purposes

Text may include:

labels in a folder
short written or electronic note or message for teacher
or fellow student
paper based or electronic timetable entry

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Appropriate format for the

text may include:

size of words and visuals

place of colour, symbols
inclusion of visual elements
short text message to teacher or fellow student:

running late

unable to attend

number of characters including spaces

use of punctuation
Content may include:

words / phrases:

class times and locations

homework tasks

commonly used symbols and icons such as & for and

commonly used words from the learning environment

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

complete a minimum of one short simple, learning
related formatted text
create one short, simple learning related text which
may be digital or paper based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal purposes, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to text types drawn from the learners
immediate environment which are personally relevant
to the learner
At this level, the learner :
may require additional time to complete written tasks
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

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Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning and creating short,
simple learning related paper based and / or digital
texts
portfolio of examples of formatted texts completed by
the learner
written or oral questioning to confirm understanding of
the purpose of different text types

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VU21289Create short simple texts for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21289

Unit Title

Create short simple texts for employment

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use initial

writing skills to create short simple texts for employment
purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Writing) 1.05, 1.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those in employment and those who aspire

to employment. People seeking to improve their employment
participation options will need to develop a range of writing
and communication skills associated with creating texts. The
unit provides the learner with the skills and knowledge
necessary to create short simple texts with a workplace
context and purpose. These skills will provide the foundation
for future activities associated with producing text.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21285
Engage with short simple texts for employment purposes.
The link between reading and writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units, such as VU21283 Engage with short simple
texts for personal purposes and VU21287 Create short simple
texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Complete a simple
formatted text for
employment purposes

1.1

Identify the formatted text

1.2

Confirm the purpose of the formatted text and

audience

1.3

Identify the features of the text

1.4

Enter required information accurately and legibly

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2 Create a short simple

text for employment
purposes

2.1

Describe the purpose of the text type

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the text

2.3

Prepare the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text accurately and

effectively to meet purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
spatial arrangement, word separation and alignment of written text
a small bank of employment related words and phrases to enable the preparation of
content
Required Skills:
organisational skills to:

construct short written text of one or two phrases / sentences with support

locate simple information in text and use it to construct simple text

problem solving skills to recognise different formatting conventions of text.

Formatted text may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
sections of a limited range of electronic or printed texts
containing visual elements related to basic personal
information:

Purpose may include:

medical forms / consent to flu vaccination

rosters

banking authority

leave forms

claim forms for overtime or petty cash

induction checklist

notification of change of details form

time sheet

collection of information
legal or OHS / WHS compliance

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participation in work activities:

Audience may include:

union meeting

on the job training

supervisor
OHS /WHS officer
Human Resources
workers on next shift

Features of the text may

include:

highly familiar words / phrases:

name, address, age

place and time related information such as rosters and

timesheets

names of facilities in the workplace

commonly used words / phrases such as public

holidays

one or two simple sentences

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time-related information, dates of public holidays/ shift

hours

place-related information, such as building numbers,

locker rooms

connected with money such as costs associated with

fares, buying snacks, pay slip information

phone numbers relevant to workplace

counting units of production/ materials

connected with organising goods, sorting items

abbreviations / acronyms.

M / F, OHS / WHS, HAZCHEM

familiar visuals:

photographs

symbols in the workplaces such as hazard signs

logos associated with workplace

simple diagrams, such as map of building / factory with

evacuation points marked

colour coded information

layout features and styles

left to right and top to bottom orientation

writing on the line

capitalisation including for the personal pronoun I,

upper and lower case

punctuation such as full stop

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Text type may include:

notice
messages
checklist
handover notes
warning notice / tag
label
computerised leave application
short basic text and / or numerical data into portable
handheld scanning device

Appropriate format for the

text may include:

inclusion of visual elements

size and location of letters and / or visuals
data entry
number of characters including spaces for digital texts
text sequence
use of punctuation

Content may include:

words / phrases:

do not use

checked by

commonly used symbols and icons such as & for

and
commonly used words from the immediate
environment

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

complete one short simple, employment related
formatted text
create one short, simple employment related text
which may be either digital or paper based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be

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relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to text types drawn from employment related
environments that are relevant to the learner
At this level, the learner:
may require additional time to complete written tasks
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning and creating short,
simple employment related written and / or digital texts
portfolio of examples of formatted texts completed by
the learner
oral or written questioning to confirm understanding of
the purpose of different text types

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Unit Code

VU21290

Unit Title

Create short simple texts to participate in the

community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use initial

writing skills to create short simple texts relevant to community
participation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Writing): 1.05, 1.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their writing

skills to enable greater access to and participation in
community activities. The community can have a range of
definitions, depending on the learners situation and may
signify the local environment in the case of rural or regional
learners. While community is most often defined
geographically, it can also be defined to include those with
whom one shares an affinity or interest, such as a group
which meets, including over the internet, for a common
purpose. It also may be interpreted in a broader more general
sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21286
Engage with short simple texts to participate in the
community. The link between reading and writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such VU21287 Create short
simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Complete a short simple

formatted text for
community participation

1.1

Identify the formatted text

1.2

Confirm the purpose of the formatted text and the

audience

1.3

Identify the features of the text

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2 Create a simple written

text for community
participation

1.4

Enter required information accurately and legibly

2.1

Describe the purpose of the text type

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the text

2.3

Prepare the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text accurately and

effectively to meet purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
spatial arrangement, word separation and alignment of written text
a small bank of words and phrases relevant to community participation to enable the
preparation of content
Required Skills:
organisational skills to:

construct short written text of one or two phrases / sentences with support

locate simple information in text and use it to construct simple text

problem solving skills to recognise formatting conventions of text

Formatted text may include:

texts with highly explicit purpose and limited highly

familiar vocabulary
a limited range of electronic and printed texts
containing visual elements:

sections of forms requiring basic information such as

application forms / council forms, surveys

roster for school fete

raffle tickets

ballot papers

adult literacy survey

Purpose may include:

collection of information
legal requirements
participation in democratic process

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gaining access to services

participation in leisure activities, joining a group
signing up for a volunteer activity at the school
Audience may include:

parents
peers
local politicians

Features of the text may

include:

highly familiar words / phrases:

name, address, age

place or time related information

names of community facilities and service providers in

the immediate area

those associated with personally relevant education,

recreation and leisure activities

commonly used words / phrases from headlines and

news items, local environment

one or two simple sentences

whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time-related information, dates of public holidays/

school holidays, community event starting time

place-related information, such as street numbers, post

codes

connected with money such as entry fee

abbreviations:

M/F

DOB

familiar visuals:

photographs

symbols such as & for and

simple diagrams, for example, hand drawn map of local

area with community facilities marked

layout features and styles:

left to right and top to bottom orientation

writing on the line

capitalisation including for the personal pronoun I and

upper and lower case

punctuation such as full stop

Text type may include:

simple table such as roster of names

notices / posters:

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garage sale

room to let

messages or invitations
digitally based local government question and answer
site
electronic expression of interest to volunteer
Appropriate format for the
text may include:

inclusion of visual elements

size and location of letters and / or visuals
use of colour
number of characters including spaces for digital text
text sequence
use of capital letters and full stops

Content may include:

words / phrases:

Garage Sale today

lost dog

commonly used symbols and icons such as & for

and
commonly used words from the immediate
environment

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

complete one short simple, community related
formatted text
create one written short, simple community related text
which may be either digital or paper based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal purposes, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to text types drawn from community related

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At this level, the learner:
may require additional time to complete written tasks
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning and creating short,
simple community related written and / or digital texts
portfolio of examples of formatted texts completed by
the learner
written or oral questioning to confirm understanding of
the purpose of different text types

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VU21291 Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21291

Unit Title

Recognise numbers and money in simple,

highly familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge that enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
very simple and highly familiar numeracy tasks involving the
recognition, comparison and use of simple whole numbers
and money which are part of the learners normal routines and
activities. Learners will mainly communicate these
mathematical ideas using spoken rather than written
responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
Numeracy: 1.09, 1.10 & 1.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics.
Mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is integrated
with other units from across the CGEA. The links between the
different units encourage co-delivery and assessment, and
replicates real life situations where tasks and activities
integrate a wide range of skills including literacy and
numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Recognise and compare

numbers into the

1.1

Recognise place value concepts in whole numbers

into the hundreds

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hundreds, and halves in

simple, highly familiar
situations

2 Recognise and compare

money into the hundreds
of dollars in simple,
highly familiar situations

3 Perform simple, onestep addition and

subtraction calculations
with numbers and
money into the hundreds

1.2

Express whole numbers into the hundreds orally and

write them as numerals

1.3

Write whole numbers as words up to twenty

1.4

Recognise halves in simple, highly familiar situations

1.5

Use common words to compare whole numbers

2.1

Recognise the value of coins and notes, money notation

and symbols for money into the hundreds of dollars

2.2

Recognise prices of familiar items into the hundreds of

dollars in short, simple highly familiar situations

2.3

Use common words for comparing costs

3.1

Perform simple, one-step calculations of +, with

whole numbers and money into the hundreds

3.2

Roughly check the reasonableness of results in

relation to the context

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints / symbols represent meaning in simple texts
place value of whole numbers into the hundreds
techniques used to make rough estimations
Required Skills:
literacy and communication skills to:

read and say whole numbers, simple fractions ( ) and basic words associated with money

write whole numbers as numerals and some in words

problem solving skills to:

recognise and compare the value of coins and notes

recognise the simple operations of addition and subtraction and the words and symbols
associated with them

Place value concepts refer to:

place value concepts for whole numbers into the

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hundreds
Highly familiar situations may
include

recognising numbers in documents such as:

advertising leaflets

notices, signs,

simple pricelists

sports results

recipes

workplace parts lists

recognising and naming:

Common words may include

coins and notes

values on packaging, equipment and tools

more/less
cheaper/more expensive
smaller, bigger
the same as
double
half

Simple, one-step calculations

of +, may include:

addition up to a total of 999

subtraction in the form of adding on:

if you have $5, how much more do you need to get to

$7? Answers to be less than 100

calculations which can be done in an idiosyncratic

manner, by counting on, with or without the aid of
concrete aids or calculators
Halves refers to:

the fraction (one half)

The reasonableness of
results refers to:

very rough estimates based on questioning and

prompting by the teacher/trainer:

do you think this is about what youd expect to have to

pay if you bought those two items?

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use the concept of place value and the associated

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required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

language of numbers to recognise, compare and talk

about numbers and money into the hundreds
write numbers and money into the hundreds as
numerals and some values as words
undertake simple operations of addition and
subtraction with numbers and money into the hundreds
and make rough estimates on results in highly familiar
situations

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts
concrete, relevant, highly familiar and personal
contexts and materials where the maths content is
explicit
At this level the learner may:
work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and
advice can be provided use in the head methods, or
concrete aids, or pen and paper methods for
calculations or use calculators to obtain and/or check
calculations that require accuracy

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner recognising money and
numbers
portfolio of completed simple, one-step addition and
subtraction calculations with numbers and money into
the hundreds
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
techniques to roughly estimate

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VU21292 Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar oral directions

Unit Code

VU21292

Unit Title

Recognise, give and follow simple and

familiar oral directions

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge that enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
very simple and highly familiar numeracy tasks involving the
recognition, giving and following of simple and highly familiar
oral directions. These directions are part of the learners
normal routines to do with orienting oneself in familiar contexts
such as near their homes, in workplace buildings or
classrooms. Learners will mainly communicate these
mathematical ideas using spoken rather than written
responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
Numeracy: 1.09, 1.10 & 1.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is integrated
with other units from across the CGEA. The links between the
different units encourage co-delivery and assessment, and
replicates real life situations where tasks and activities
integrate a wide range of skills including literacy and
numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Recognise and follow

1.1

Identify and use simple concepts of position and

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simple and familiar oral

directions in highly
familiar situations

2 Recognise and give

simple and familiar oral
directions in highly
familiar situations

location to identify an explicit and relevant location

1.2

Read and use simple diagrams and maps of highly

familiar locations to identify an explicit and relevant
location

1.3

Follow simple highly familiar oral directions for

moving between known locations

2.1

Describe orally the relative location of two or more

objects using highly familiar, informal language of
position

2.2

Use simple, highly familiar, informal language of position

to give oral directions in a highly familiar situation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints / symbols represent meaning in signs, diagrams and maps
informal oral language of position and location to give and follow simple and familiar oral
directions
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

read relevant, short texts and diagrams

recognise simple diagrams and maps of highly familiar locations

Simple concepts of position

and location may include:

relative positions such as:

in
left/right
front/behind
up/down
opposite
on the corner
next to
between

Simple diagrams and maps

simplified diagrams of buildings, including locations of

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may include:

classrooms/workplace/office; local home area of

learner; local shopping centre
simple and familiar online maps

Highly familiar locations may

include:

students classroom and building

home
workplace
local shopping centre

Highly familiar oral directions

should be:

short, clear, with only one given at a time

clarified with teacher prompting if required
given using common, everyday, informal language and
gestures

Highly familiar, informal

language of position may
include:

over/under
in front/behind
up/down
through
opposite
on the corner
next to
first / second
between

Highly familiar situations may

include:

moving from one position to another within a room

one room to another
between buildings in a large institution, workplace or
shopping centre

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use simple diagrams and maps to find and identify
specific locations
use informal language of location and direction to
describe relative positions of objects
apply simple concepts of position to give and follow

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Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts
concrete, relevant, highly familiar and personal
contexts and materials where the maths content is
explicit
At this level, the learner may:
require additional time to complete tasks
work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and
advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner giving and following simple
and familiar oral directions in highly familiar situations
oral or written questioning to assess ability to read
relevant, short texts and diagrams and recognise
simple diagrams maps of highly familiar locations

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VU21293 Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21293

Unit Title

Recognise measurements in simple, highly

familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
very simple and highly familiar numeracy tasks involving the
recognition and comparison of simple and familiar
measurements which are part of the learners normal routines.
This would typically relate to activities such as shopping,
cooking, work related measures and telling the time. Learners
will mainly communicate these mathematical ideas using
spoken rather than written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
Numeracy, 1.09, 1.10,1.11

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Recognise and compare

simple, highly familiar
metric measurements

1.1

Recognise common units of metric measurement for

length, mass, capacity and temperature and use them
appropriately in highly familiar situations

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2 Recognise time in
simple, highly familiar
situations

1.2

Identify and choose appropriate measurement tool

and use it at a basic level in a limited range of highly
familiar situations to measure and compare items

1.3

Recognise whole numbers into the hundreds related to

measurement

1.4

Use common words for comparing measurements

2.1

Read time measuring devices for digital time,

including am/pm

2.2

Recognise familiar dates on calendars

2.3

Use the language of dates and digital time orally

2.4

Recognise numbers related to time in highly familiar

situations

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in measurement contexts and materials such
as on tools and packaging
common units of metric measurement and their appropriate use
abbreviations associated with highly familiar measurement and time
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read and say whole numbers, simple fractions ( )
and basic words associated with measurement and time

Common units of metric

measurement should include:

common measures for:

Highly familiar situations may

include:

reading and interpreting measures on advertising

leaflets, notices, signs, simple recipes, food and drink
packaging, workplace documents

length, mass, capacity and temperature, for example,

metres, kilograms, litres, degrees Celsius.

cooking, gardening, building

reading opening hours, timesheet hours

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Appropriate measurement
tool may include:

rulers, tape measures

kitchen scales
measuring cups, spoons,

Whole numbers should:

be relevant and appropriate to the learner and should

be in numeral form
include an understanding of place value concepts for
whole numbers into the hundreds

Common words may include:

long / short
big / small
thick / thin
short / tall
hot / cold

the same as

double, half
Time measuring devices may
include:

digital time pieces

Familiar dates may include:

date and day of the week

analogue time pieces read to the hour and hour

birthdays
appointments
Language of dates and digital
time may include:

Numbers related to time may

include:

oral language:

hours, minutes

days, weeks, months

yesterday, tomorrow

before / after

longer / shorter

whole numbers related to time such as 60, 30

fractional hours of time limited to

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

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competency in this unit

recognise and apply appropriate metric units for simple

everyday measurements in a limited range of highly
familiar situations
select and use measurement tools at a basic level to
measure and compare measurements

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts
access to simple measuring tools
At this level, the learner may:
require additional time to complete tasks
work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and
advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner selecting and using simple
measuring tools to take and compare measurements
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
recognise digital and analogue time and to recognise
familiar dates

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VU21294 Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21294

Unit Title

Recognise shape and design in simple,

highly familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
very simple and highly familiar numeracy tasks involving the
recognition and comparison of simple and familiar shapes and
designs. These shapes and designs relate to the learners
normal routines to do with familiar buildings, furniture, signs,
or common household or workplace objects. Learners will
mainly communicate these mathematical ideas using spoken
rather than written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
Numeracy: 1.09, 1.10 & 1.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Recognise, describe and

sketch simple two-

1.1

Recognise, describe and name common twodimensional shapes in simple, highly familiar

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dimensional shapes and

designs

2 Compare simple twodimensional shapes and

designs

situations using highly familiar, informal vocabulary

1.2

Produce a sketch of a common two-dimensional

shapes

2.1

Compare common two-dimensional shapes in simple,

highly familiar situations in relation to characteristics of
shape

2.2

Use highly familiar, informal vocabulary for comparing

shapes, including relative size

2.3

Classify common two-dimensional shapes according to

characteristics of shape

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in relation to shapes and designs
characteristics of common two-dimensional shapes and the informal language of shape,
size and colour
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, short texts and illustrations, diagrams
and signs
ability to use simple drawing tools to draw rough sketches of simple two-dimensional
shapes

Common two-dimensional
shapes include:

circle
square
triangle

Simple, highly familiar

situations may include:

recognising and describing elements of buildings,

furniture, common household or workplace objects
recognising and describing signs and shapes such as
safety signs and road signs

Highly familiar, informal

vocabulary may include:

straight / round
names of colours

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long / short
big / small
thick / thin
short / tall
the same as
double, half
Sketch may include:

making a freehand, rough and approximate drawing,

using a ruler or a template such as a Mathomat

Characteristics of shape may

include:

shape
size
length / width / thickness
colour

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

recognise, compare and describe simple and common
shapes and designs using the informal language of
shape
link a range of common two-dimensional shapes to
familiar everyday objects
sketch a simple representation of common twodimensional shapes

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks and
materials in appropriate and relevant contexts
At this level, the learner may:
require additional time to complete tasks
work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and
advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner recognising a range of
common two-dimensional shapes and linking them to

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familiar everyday objects

portfolio of sketches of common two-dimensional
shapes produced by the learner
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
describe, name and classify common two-dimensional
shapes according to characteristics of shape

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VU21295 Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts

Unit Code

VU21295

Unit Title

Recognise and locate simple numerical

information in short, simple highly familiar
texts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to locate
and recognise simple whole numbers which are part of
numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts.
Learners can then use those numbers to perform very simple
one-step calculations when reading documents such as short
and simple newspaper articles, sports results, prices in
advertisements and utility bills. Learners will mainly
communicate these mathematical ideas using spoken rather
than written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2008). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
Numeracy: 1.09, 1.10 & 1.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Recognise, locate and

compare simple
numerical information in
short, simple highly
familiar texts

2 Perform simple, onestep addition and

subtraction calculations
with numbers into the
hundreds in short,
simple highly familiar
texts

1.1

Locate, recognise and compare whole numbers into

the hundreds written as numerals in short, simple
highly familiar texts

1.2

Express whole numbers into the hundreds orally and

write them as numerals

1.3

Write numbers up to 20 as words

1.4

Use common words for comparing whole numbers into

the hundreds

1.5

Recognise halves in short, simple highly familiar texts

2.1

Perform simple, one-step calculations of +, with

whole numbers into the hundreds

2.2

Roughly check the reasonableness of results in

relation to the context

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in simple texts such as in popular newspapers,
advertising materials, bills and notices
that numerical information can be represented in different forms
techniques used to make rough estimations
place value of whole numbers into the hundreds
Required Skills:
literacy skills to:

read relevant, short texts

write whole numbers as numerals and some in words

communication skills to read and say whole numbers, simple fractions ( ) and basic
words associated with numbers
cognitive skills to understand simple operations of addition and subtraction.

Whole numbers should be:

into the hundreds

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relevant and appropriate to the learner

in numeral form
include an understanding of place value concepts for
whole numbers into the hundreds
Short, simple highly familiar
texts may include:

advertising leaflets
utility bills
notices
simple pricelists
sports results
short newspaper articles

Common words

first / second
between
smaller / bigger
more / less
the same as
double / half

Halves

the fraction (one half)

Simple, one-step calculations

of +, may include:

addition up to a total of 999

subtraction only in the form of adding on:

if you have $5, how much more do you need to get to

$7? Answers to be less than 100.

calculations done in an idiosyncratic manner, by

counting on, with or without concrete aids or
calculators
The reasonableness of
results refers to:

very rough estimates based on questioning and

prompting by the teacher/trainer:

do you think this is about what youd expect to have to

pay if you bought those two items?

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and recognise simple numerical information

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required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

embedded in a range of familiar texts where the maths

content is explicit
use the associated oral language of numbers to read
and convey numerical information
the ability to write numbers into the hundreds as
numerals and some values as words
use numerical information to undertake simple
operations of addition and subtraction with numbers
into the hundreds and to make and check rough
estimations.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant, highly familiar and
personal contexts and materials where the maths
content is explicit
calculators where appropriate
At this level, the learner may:
require additional time to complete tasks
work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and
advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner performing simple, one-step
addition and subtraction calculations with numbers into
the hundreds
portfolio of calculations, numerical expression of
numbers to the 100s and written expression of
numbers to 20, completed by the learner
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
recognise, locate and compare simple numerical
information in short, simple highly familiar texts.

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VU21296 Recognise and locate numerical information in simple, highly familiar tables and graphs

Unit Code

VU21296

Unit Title

Recognise and locate numerical information

in simple, highly familiar tables and graphs

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to locate,
recognise and verbally convey information about simple whole
numbers which are part of numerical information in short,
simple highly familiar tables and graphs. These may be
located in documents such as short and simple newspaper
articles, sports results, utility bills and price lists. The required
outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the Australian
Core Skills Framework (ACSF), ( Commonwealth of
Australia, 2012). They contribute to the achievement of ACSF
indicators of competence at Level One Numeracy: 1.09, 1.10
& 1.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Recognise and locate

numerical information in
simple, highly familiar

1.1

Identify the key features of simple tables in short,

simple, highly familiar documents

1.2

Recognise and locate whole number values in relevant

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2 Recognise and locate

numerical information in
simple, highly familiar
graphs

simple tables
1.3

Locate specific numerical information in simple, highly

familiar tables and report on it orally using familiar,
informal language

2.1

Identify the key features of simple highly familiar

graphs in short, simple, highly familiar documents

2.2

Recognise and locate whole number values in relevant

simple, highly familiar graphs

2.3

Locate specific information in simple, highly familiar

graphs and report on it orally using familiar, informal
language

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in simple texts such as in popular newspapers,
advertising materials, bills and notices
the key features of tables and graphs
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

read relevant, short texts and diagrams that include tables and graphs

locate and convey numerical information represented in tables and graphs

read and say whole numbers, simple fractions ( ) and basic words associated with numbers

Key features of simple tables

may include:

columns and rows

Short, simple, highly familiar

documents may include:

utility bills

values of columns and rows

sports results
simple pricelists
short newspaper articles where the maths content is
explicit

Whole number refers to:

numbers into the hundreds, that are relevant and

appropriate to the learner and should be in numeral

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form or written as words up to 20

Simple, highly familiar tables
may include:

tables with familiar whole number values such as:

dollars

points (as in sport)

numbers of people

Key features of simple, highly

familiar graphs may include:

very explicit and simple labels and axes in whole

numbers and scale graduations of 1s, 2s, 5s or 10s

Familiar, informal language

may include:

smallest / biggest
more / less
the same as

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use key features of tables and graphs to locate and
extract simple numerical information embedded in
simple, highly familiar tables and graphs
use the oral language of numbers, graphs and tables
to read and convey simple numerical information
embedded in simple, highly familiar tables and graphs

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic tables and graphs and texts in
appropriate and relevant contexts
At this level, the learner:
may require additional time to complete tasks
can work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting
and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner recognising and locating
numerical information in simple, highly familiar tables
and graphs
discussion to assess the ability to use informal familiar
language to report n numerical information

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VU21297 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance

Unit Code

VU21297

Unit Title

Develop and document a learning plan and

portfolio with guidance

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and

document current skills and plan future skills development
with the guidance of an appropriate support person, and to
develop and maintain a portfolio. The learning plan documents
an agreed program that the learner will undertake during the
course to plan, document and monitor progress towards
achieving learning goals.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at level 2
(Learning): 2.01, 2.02

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners with personal, learning,

employment and community participation goals. At this level,
the learner will work with a support person when developing
and documenting a learning plan using an established format
requiring one or two dot points or sentences.
The learner is also supported to develop and maintain a
portfolio of completed work samples, selected to demonstrate
competency in particular skill areas.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Clarify learning goals

1.1

Identify own learning goals with guidance from

appropriate support person / s

1.2

Compare current skills and knowledge with identified

goals

1.3

Discuss factors which may impact on learning in

relation to identified goals

1.4

Identify supporting resources

2.1

Note the purpose of an individual learning plan

2 Document a simple

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3 Prepare portfolio of
completed work samples

4 Monitor and update the

individual learning plan

2.2

Identify the features of an individual learning plan

2.3

Follow the processes for developing an individual

learning plan

2.4

Document the individual learning plan using an

established template

3.1

Identify purposes of the portfolio

3.2

Note types of evidence required

3.3

Discuss the purpose of evidence

3.4

Collect and arrange examples of evidence in the

required format

4.1

Regularly review progress towards end-of-course goals

and objectives with appropriate support person

4.2

Amend individual learning plan as needed

4.3

Progress against individual learning plan is

acknowledged by all parties

Required knowledge:

purpose of a learning plan and the process to develop and monitor it

different types of goals such as personal and work

difference between long and short term goals

Required Skills:
communication skills to participate in planning process
literacy skills to follow a written model or complete a simple template
planning and organising skills to follow a model to organise a portfolio
problem solving skills to draw on current skills to identify learning goals

oral communication skills to discuss potential issues in the achievement of learning goals

Own learning goals may

include:

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a

variety of purposes, for example:

further study

employment

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community participation

health and well being

support for others

improving confidence as a learner

Appropriate support persons
may include:

program coordinator
teacher
advisor

Factors which may impact on

learning may include:

work responsibilities
family responsibilities
previous study including formal schooling or informal
learning

health and other personal matters

any possible barriers to completion

Supporting resources may
include:

audio-visual aids
visual materials such as maps, pictures
computers
library
communication aids

Purposes of a learning plan

may include:

assisting the learner and the provider to plan

systematically for the attainment of goals
as a tool to monitor progress
to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her
preferred options at the end of the course.

Features of an individual
learning plan may include:

one or two short term goals and indicators of success

actions and activities to be undertaken to achieve
goals, including monitoring arrangements
any issues and strategies that may impact on
achievement of goals
responsibilities of participants
timelines
signature of all participants

Processes for developing an

individual learning plan

assessment of own needs

Purpose of evidence may

include:

documenting progress towards achievement of goals

building a picture of personal attributes
record of current skills
documenting competencies achieved
identifying areas for further skill development
identifying strengths and weaknesses
documenting employability skills

Required format may include:

teacher provided format

checklist and plastic sleeves

Review may include:

identification of factors which contribute to success:

teacher structured scaffolding activities designed to

extend learners existing knowledge and skills

transferring learning from one area to a new area

applying appropriate strategies

practising new skills

accessing teacher, peers, other interested parties

learning strategies which can be applied to other

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contexts
barriers to success:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints

conflict with discourses of education

cultural differences

multiple roles and responsibilities

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

clarify own learning goals, document a learning plan

using an established template, maintain a portfolio,
and monitor and update the learning plan when
necessary.

on-going access to teacher for support with process

computer hardware and software, if appropriate.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit is
best undertaken over the course of the program so
learning goals can be reviewed and amended
At this level the learner may
need extended time to clarify learning goals
work with an expert / mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and steps for developing a learning plan
direct observation of the learner participating in the
development of a learning plan and / or completing
tasks for the portfolio
paper based or electronic portfolio containing:

evidence of how identified goals have been met

reports from other teachers or support workers

describing the learners achievements

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VU21298 Conduct a project with guidance

Unit Code

VU21298

Unit Title

Conduct a project with guidance

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish a

proposal for a project, plan the project, carry out the project
and review the outcome under the guidance of an appropriate
adviser. The unit also provides an opportunity for learners to
develop personal skills such as working collaboratively with
others, planning and organizing self and others, problem
solving, and using technology.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who need to develop a range of

literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills through
practical application in an activity in a context and/or around a
specific content area. The project can be completed either
individually or as a member of a group. The project should be
conducted with supervision and support.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Propose a project

1.1

Discuss proposed project with appropriate support

people

1.2

Identify project goals

1.3

Confirm project goals

2.1

Determine the elements of the project with guidance

2.2

Identify the process for completing the project

2.3

Identify responsibilities of participants

3.1

Obtain required materials and information

3.2

Undertake project tasks with guidance from an

appropriate support person

3.3

Record and discuss activities with appropriate support

people

2 Plan the project

3 Carry out the plan

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the project

4.1

Discuss factors which contributed to success in

meeting goals with appropriate support people

4.2

Identify barriers to success

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:

benefits of the project in relation to own learning and development

potential factors which contribute to the success or otherwise of the project

Required Skills:

communication skills to:

discuss, plan and reflect on a project

discuss roles of participants and expected project outcomes

convey information about the project

problem solving skills to:

gather required resources

locate information

complete tasks according to agreed plan

Appropriate support people

may include:

Project goals may include:

Elements of the project may

mentor, teacher, volunteer tutor, social worker,

teacher aide

family member, friend

completion of an activity

construction of a newsletter

compilation of a recipe book

compilation of a photo collection

participating in organising a class activity, e.g. an

outing, a party, a dance

participating in organising a community activity such as

a sporting club fundraiser, over 50s sporting
competition

designing and producing a community mural

working in a community garden

development of reading, writing and numeracy skills

what needs to be done

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include:

Process may include:

Responsibilities of
participants may include:

Factors which contribute to

success may include:

Barriers may include:

who will be involved

how it will be done

when it needs to be done

identifying an area of interest

completing an action plan

drawing on previous experiences to identify project

goals for example:

work experiences

volunteer or recreational experiences

family responsibilities

study including formal schooling or informal learning

identifying possible barriers to completion

establishing advantages and disadvantages of

working with others on the project

level of participation

locating information

completing task components

transferring learning from one area to a new area

practising new skills

seeking support of teacher, peers, other interested

parties when needed

clear role definitions

developing co-operative learning techniques

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints

cultural differences

multiple roles and responsibilities

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

clarify project goals with an appropriate support

person, plan the project, and carry out the project

evaluate the conduct of the project including

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successful outcomes and barriers to completion of the

project
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

texts related to environments that are relevant and

familiar to the learner

resources to complete the project for example

facilities such as libraries and computers

At this level, the learner may:

Method(s) of assessment

need extended time to complete the project

depend on the teacher for guidance and support

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

portfolio of examples related to the completion of the

project such as:

project action plan

journal/log book recording project-related activities

collections of samples compiled by the learner such as

photos, written materials, visual materials

direct observation of the learner planning and carrying

out the project

oral or written questioning to confirm understanding of

the actions undertaken to complete the project

verbal third party feedback, for example from peers

involved in the project

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VU21299 Engage with simple texts for personal purposes

Unit Code

VU21299

Unit Title

Engage with simple texts for personal

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

simple and familiar print and digital texts for personal
purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Reading): 2.03, 2.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners seeking to improve their personal

literacy skills by developing a range of reading and
communication skills associated with engaging with texts. It
provides the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with text.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory) it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills writing unit VU21303 Create simple texts for
personal purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21302 Engage with
simple texts to participate in the community and VU21306
Create simple texts to participate in the community.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information in simple
personally relevant print
and digital texts

1.1

Identify a range of simple texts which are personally

familiar

1.2

Recognise features of texts

1.3

Identify relevant information

2.1

Identify source of texts

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2 Read and interpret

simple explicit personally
relevant print and digital

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texts

2.3

Use a range of reading strategies to interpret the texts

2.4

Identify main ideas in texts

2.5

Determine the effectiveness of the texts in terms of

meeting its purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
how basic punctuation impacts on meaning
reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

critically read texts which have predictable structure and familiar vocabulary to make meaning

get the gist of texts which have more unfamiliar elements to interpret information

use a range of reading strategies to draw on bank of key vocabulary of personally relevant
words/ phrases and use of word attack skills

make connections between own knowledge and experience and the purpose and structure of
texts

follow non-linear digital texts to gain information

communication skills to discuss and convey information about key content in texts
technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Simple texts may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

messages from family members or friends such as

notes, email, SMS, cards, weblogs

short story, childrens story read to child, own personal

history

instructions on medicine bottle, instructions on

accessing a game, simple recipe, shopping list

information formatted into a table of one or two columns

such as a catalogue of personal items

advertisements, leaflets

formatted texts such as forms

visual texts such as digital stories, posters, illustrations,

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Features of texts include:

text structure with transparent organisation appropriate

to text type:

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as headings, site maps/ menus

persuasive texts supported by visual material, opinion

expressed

sentences:

simple verb tenses and routine word order patterns

one or two clauses

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

linked by simple cohesive devices such as, and, but,

then

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

place-related information such as meeting places,

places of personal significance, places of cultural
significance

time-related information such as, birthdays of friends

and relatives, starting times of events, appointments,
culturally significant times

vocabulary related to own interests, activities

abbreviations of personal significance

numbers as whole numbers, simple fractions,

decimals, and percentages:

dates and times

connected with money, such as costs associated with

fares, entry costs, shopping

phone numbers of friends and relatives saved to note

book or own personal phone bank

comparing costs

familiar visuals, symbols and logos:

Sources of text may include:

murals, graffiti, posters of personal relevance or interest

map of local area of personal significance

retail outlets in immediate environment

educational / recreational / leisure organisations

medical / pharmaceutical / dental suppliers
product designers
magazines
advertisers

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friends and other personal contacts

simple fiction
Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout
title and other visual clues on cover

Reading strategies may

include:

meaning-making strategies:

drawing on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,

diagrams, photos, symbols, colours, layout

drawing on knowledge of letter-sound relationships,

syntactic and semantic cues to maintain meaning when
reading

making connections between own knowledge and

experience, and the ideas, events and information in
spoken, written, pictorial or digital texts

making connections between own knowledge and

experience and the purpose of texts

differentiating between fact and fiction

comparing and contrasting information between similar

texts

self-correcting when meaning is lost by re-reading

drawing on an expanding bank of known words and

phrases including those related to the immediate
environment

asking questions to clarify meaning, recognising

meaning of conventional sentence punctuation such as
commas and quotation marks

de-coding strategies:

Effectiveness of the text is

evaluated in terms of:

using word attack skills such as phonics (letter-sound

combinations, syllables, recognition of prefixes,
suffixes, common stems).

whether the texts meet the needs of the reader

own knowledge and experience
purposes of the texts
features such as graphics or visuals

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Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read and interpret information in a minimum of

2 personally relevant, simple and familiar text types,
one of which must be print based and the other
digitally based

In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes

at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as community participation, the
same texts may be relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of simple, personally relevant digital
and paper based texts
communication technology as required
At this level the learner may:
need time to read, reread and decode text
depend on a personal dictionary
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner locating and
interpreting information in, and making meaning of
simple paper based and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different personally relevant
text types
verbal information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts

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VU21300 Engage with simple texts for learning purposes

Unit Code

VU21300

Unit Title

Engage with simple texts for learning

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

simple and familiar print and digital texts for learning
purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Reading) 2.03, 2.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners seeking to improve their reading

skills in order to access educational participation options It
provides the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with text for learning purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills writing unit VU21304 Create simple texts for
learning purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21299 Engage with
simple texts for personal purposes and VU21303 Create
simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information in simple
print and digital texts
relevant to the learning
environment

1.1

Identify a range of simple, learning related texts

1.2

Recognise features of texts

1.3

Identify information relevant to the learning environment

2 Read and interpret

simple explicit print and
digital texts relevant to
the learning environment

2.1

Identify sources of texts

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2.3

Use a range of strategies to interpret the texts

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2.4

Identify key information in texts

2.5

Determine the effectiveness of the texts in terms of

meeting purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
how basic punctuation impacts on meaning
reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

critically read texts which have predictable structure and familiar vocabulary to make meaning

get the gist of texts which have more unfamiliar elements to interpret information

use a range of reading strategies to draw on bank of key vocabulary of personally relevant
words/ phrases and use of word attack skills

make connections between own knowledge and experience and the purpose and structure of
texts

follow non-linear digital texts to gain information

communication skills to discuss and convey information about key content in texts
technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Simple learning related texts

may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

sections of formatted texts for example enrolment

forms, library card, student card

leaflet of student services available, list of courses

visual texts such as photos of teachers with names,

signs

diagrammatic texts such as map of classrooms and

facilities, calendars and diaries, evacuation plan, map
of training organisation

instructional texts such as teaching and learning texts

in the classroom, workbooks, model texts, collaborative
texts

learning plan, timetables, study plans, portfolio of work

messages such as SMS, email or handwritten from the

teacher or fellow students

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Features of texts may include:

symbols related to facilities in the training organisation

notices

text structure with transparent organisation appropriate

to text type:

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as, headings, site map/ menus

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end;

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

persuasive texts supported by visual material,

marketing devices.

information formatted into a table (one or two

columns)such as timetable, teachers and room
numbers

supporting visual material

sentences with:

simple verb tenses and routine word order patterns

one or two clauses

adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

simple cohesive devices such as, and, but, then

familiar predictable words / phrases/ abbreviations:

place-related information such as classroom, library,

Independent Learning Centre, exit locations

time-related information such as, class times,

availability of teachers, library hours, lunch time

those associated with personally relevant learning

activities, such as names of courses / units being
studied

vocabulary related to own learning activities

abbreviations related to learning centre and activities

numbers as whole numbers, simple fractions,

decimals, and percentages:

Sources of text may include:

dates and times

money costs associated with enrolments, purchasing

learning related resources, cost of photocopying

phone numbers of class mates saved to note book or

own personal phone bank

training organisation
teachers
other learners
web site

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Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout
visual clues from reading materials

Reading strategies include:

meaning-making strategies:

drawing on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,

diagrams, photos, symbols, colours, layout

drawing on knowledge of syntactic and semantic cues

to maintain meaning when reading

making connections between own knowledge and

experience, and the ideas, events and information in
spoken, written, pictorial or digital texts

making connections between own knowledge and

experience and the purpose of texts

comparing and contrasting information between similar

texts

drawing on a bank of known words and phrases

including those related to the immediate learning
environment

following the left to right, top to bottom orientation of

printed texts and digital texts

asking questions to clarify meaning

self-correcting when meaning is lost by re-reading

de-coding strategies:

Effectiveness of the text is

determined in terms of:

using word attack skills such as phonics (letter-sound

combinations, syllables, recognition of prefixes,
suffixes, common stems)

whether the texts meet the needs of the reader

own knowledge and experience
purposes of the texts
features such as graphics or visuals

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and determine the effectiveness
of information in a minimum of 2 simple and familiar
text types relevant to learning, one of which must be
print based and the other digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes

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at the qualification level an integrated approach to

assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of simple, personally relevant digital
and paper based texts related to learning
communication technology as required
At this level the learner may:
need time to read, reread and decode text
depend on a personal dictionary
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner applying reading
strategies to locate and interpret information in, and
making meaning of simple paper based and digital
texts related to learning
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different text types related to
learning needs
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts

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VU21301 Engage with simple texts for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21301

Unit Title

Engage with simple texts for employment

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to engage with

simple and familiar paper based and digital texts for
employment purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Reading) 2.03, 2.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who are seeking develop a range

of reading skills to improve their employment participation
options. These skills will provide the foundation for future
activities associated with engaging with text. This unit is
suitable for those in employment and those who aspire to
employment.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills writing unit VU21305 Create simple texts for
employment purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21299 Engage with
simple texts for personal purposes and VU21303 Create
simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate specific
information for
employment purposes in
simple print and digital
texts

1.1

Identify a range of simple employment related texts

1.2

Recognise features of simple texts for employment

purposes

1.3

Identify relevant information.

2.1

Identify source of texts

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2 Read and interpret

simple explicit print and
digital texts for

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employment purposes

2.3

Use a range of strategies to interpret the texts

2.4

Identify main ideas in the texts

2.5

Determine the effectiveness of the texts in terms of

meeting their purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
how basic punctuation impacts on meaning
reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
different sources of employment texts
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

critically read texts which have predictable structure and familiar vocabulary to make meaning

get the gist of texts which have more unfamiliar elements to interpret information

use a range of reading strategies to draw on bank of key vocabulary of personally relevant
words/ phrases and use of word attack skills

make connections between own knowledge and experience and the purpose and structure of
texts

follow simple non-linear digital texts to gain information

communication skills to discuss and convey information about key content in texts
technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Simple employment related

texts may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

formatted texts requiring personal details, providing

familiar information such as forms related to
employment

logos / notices from employment related agencies

notification of employment arrangement such as time

and place of work

information about pay and / or entitlements

messages sent by email, notes, SMS for example note

for shift change over

work rosters

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Features include:

simple standard operating procedures

,checklists of everyday routine items

safety signs and symbols

workplace maps

labels/tags

flowcharts

notices for example safety, social club, union

logos related to workplace or employment

charts and graphs such as pie-charts with production

hours or line graphs showing outputs, safety days

text structure with transparent organisation

appropriate to text type:

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end;

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as key headings

persuasive texts supported by visual material or

numerical information

information formatted into a table of one or two

columns, such as a checklist of equipment
requirements for job, price list of components, table of
benefits for employees

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

sentences:

simple verb tenses and routine word order patterns

such as questions and instructions about familiar work
matters

linked by simple cohesive devices such as, and, but,

then

one or two clauses

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

personal details of self or work activities

place-related information such as location of workplace

time-related information such as starting and finishing

times, lunch time

vocabulary related to employment and particular

workplaces

numbers as whole numbers, simple fractions,

decimals, and percentages:

dates and times

money such as costs associated with buying snacks,

hourly rate, overtime award

phone numbers relevant to workplace saved to note

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book or own personal phone bank

counting and measuring units of production

numbers on graphs or charts

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

Sources of text may include:

keyboard keys

icons such as save print icons on computer menu

axis in graph

employment agency
workplace
union
peers

Predictions may be based on

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout

Reading strategies include:

meaning-making strategies:

drawing on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,

diagrams, photos, symbols, colours, layout

drawing on knowledge of, syntactic and semantic cues

to maintain meaning when reading

making connections between own knowledge and

experience, and the ideas, events and information in
spoken, written, pictorial or electronic texts

making connections between own knowledge and

experience and the purpose of texts

comparing and contrasting information between similar

texts

self-correcting when meaning is lost by re-reading

recognising meaning of conventional sentence

punctuation such as full stops, capital letters

drawing on a bank of known words and phrases

including those related to the employment and / or
immediate work environment

following the left to right, top to bottom orientation of

printed texts and screen-based texts

asking questions to clarify meaning

de-coding strategies:

Effectiveness is determined in
terms of:

using word attack skills such as phonics (letter-sound

combinations, syllables, recognition of prefixes,
suffixes, common stems)

meeting its purpose

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meeting the needs of the audience

own knowledge and experience

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Locate, read, interpret and determine the effectiveness
of information in a minimum of 2 simple and familiar
text types relevant to employment, one of which must
be print based and the other digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a limited range of simple, personally relevant digital
and paper based texts relevant to employment
communication technology as required
At this level the learner may:
need time to read, reread and decode text
depend on a personal dictionary
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner applying reading
strategies to locate and interpret information in, and
making meaning of simple paper based and digital
texts related to employment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different text types related to
employment needs
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to texts

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on the job assessment of application of information to

follow work rosters or simple flowcharts
third party reports from a work supervisor detailing the
ability to engage with simple texts in the workplace

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VU21302 Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21302

Unit Title

Engage with simple texts to participate in the

community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

simple and familiar paper based and digital texts to participate
in the community.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Reading): 2.03, 2.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners seeking to improve their reading

skills in order to improve their community participation options
It provides the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with text for community participation.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory) it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills writing unit VU21306 Create simple texts to
participate in the community. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21299
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes and VU21303
Create simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate information in
simple print and digital
texts related to
community

1.1

Identify a range of simple community related texts

1.2

Recognise features of texts

1.3

Identify relevant information

2 Read and interpret

simple explicit print and
digital texts related to
the community

2.1

Identify source of texts

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2.3

Use a range of strategies to interpret the texts

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2.4

Identify main ideas in the texts

2.5

Determine the effectiveness of the text in terms of

meeting its purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
how basic punctuation impacts on meaning
reading strategies to engage with printed and digital texts
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

critically read texts which have predictable structure and familiar vocabulary to make meaning

get the gist of texts which have more unfamiliar elements to interpret information

use a range of reading strategies to draw on bank of key vocabulary of personally relevant
words/ phrases and use of word attack skills

make connections between own knowledge and experience and the purpose and structure of
texts

follow non-linear digital texts to gain information

communication skills to discuss and convey information about key content in texts
technology skills to navigate screen based digital text to locate simple information

Simple community related

texts may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familar

vocabulary
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

formatted texts requiring personal details for community

participation such as a membership form or voter
registration form, identity cards for a range of
community service providers

brochures, community newsletters, information sheets

about local services

notices, about community meetings

two- column formatted materials

transport timetable

maps of local facilities

advertisements, leaflets about community matters

local newspaper headlines/ captions/ cartoons

visual texts such as signs and symbols related to

community safety, community and public facilities in the

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immediate environment

Features of texts include:

diagrammatic texts such as council waste disposal

instructions

messages: phone, email, SMS, sticky notes

community murals, artworks, graffiti

text structure with transparent organisation appropriate

to text type:

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end such as in community newsletters;

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dotpoints or numbered instructions or touch
screens with icons

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as headings, site map/ menus about community
services

persuasive texts supported by visual material, opinions

expressed using sentences with simple verb tenses
about community matters

explicit navigation features such as headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus columns in a table (one or
two columns such as a transport timetable

sentences:

simple verb tenses and routine word order pattern

,such as familiar community matters

one or two clauses linked by cohesive devices

linked by simple cohesive devices such as and, but,

then

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

place-related information such as community venues,

government service offices, educational facilities,
recreation and leisure facilities

time-related information such as starting times of

events, appointments

vocabulary related to community environment

numbers as whole numbers, simple fractions,

decimals, and percentages:

dates and times for community events

place-related information

money such as costs associated with fares, entry costs,

shopping

phone numbers relevant to local community saved to

note book or own personal phone bank

comparing costs

familiar visuals, symbols and logos:

local service providers

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Sources of text may include:

retail outlets in immediate environment

community group
government department
newspaper
advertising company
political party

Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout
visual cues

Reading strategies include:

Effectiveness of the text is

determined in terms of:

meaning-making strategies:

drawing on non-linguistic support such as illustrations,

diagrams, photos, symbols, colours, layout

drawing on knowledge of syntactic and semantic cues

to maintain meaning when reading

making connections between own knowledge and

experience, and the ideas, events and information in
spoken, written, pictorial or electronic texts

making connections between own knowledge and

experience and the purpose of texts

drawing on a bank of known words and phrases

including those related to the immediate work
environment

asking questions to clarify meaning

self-correcting when meaning is lost by re-reading

de-coding strategies:

using word attack skills such as phonics (letter-sound

combinations and relationships, syllables, recognition of
prefixes, suffixes, common stems)

following the left to right, top to bottom orientation of

printed texts and screen-based texts

whether the texts meet the needs of the reader

own knowledge and experience
purposes of the texts
features such as graphics or visuals

VU21302 Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Locate, read, interpret and determine the effectiveness
of information in a minimum of 2 simple and familiar
text types from the local community, one of which
must be print based and the other digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to :

a limited range of simple, personally relevant digital
and paper based texts drawn from the learners local
community
communication technology as required
At this level the learner may:
need time to read, reread and decode text
depend on a personal dictionary
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner applying reading
strategies to locate and interpret information in, and
making meaning of simple paper based and digital
texts drawn from the community
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different text types related to
community participation needs
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts

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Unit Code

VU21303

Unit Title

Create simple texts for personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create simple paper based and
digital texts for personal purposes and for communication with
others.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Writing) 2.05, 2.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their personal

written communication skills. The unit provides the learner with
the skills and knowledge necessary to create simple texts with a
personal context and purpose. These skills will provide the
foundation for future activities associated with producing text.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is strongly recommended
that application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
VU21299 Engage with simple texts for personal purposes. The
link between reading and writing across the different domains
also encourages co-delivery and assessment of additional units,
such as VU21302 Engage with simple texts to participate in the
community and VU21306 Create simple texts to participate in
the community

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard
for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further information
or explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or
the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent
with the evidence guide.

1 Describe simple digital

and paper based text
types relevant to
personal need

1.1

Explore a range of simple digital and paper based text

types

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience for a selected range of

text types

1.3

Recognise the features of selected text types

2.1

Confirm the purpose and audience for the texts

2.2

Select the appropriate format for each text

2 Prepare simple digital

and paper based texts

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for personal use

3 Produce simple digital
and paper based
personal texts

2.3

Prepare the content

3.1

Arrange the features of the texts to meet the relevant

purpose

3.2

Review the draft texts with a support person

3.3

Complete the final draft of each text according to the

review

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing
knowledge of punctuation conventions of sentence writing
Required Skills:
literacy skills to use:

grammatically correct simple sentence structure

upper and lower case letters consistently

beginning ability to structure text

use developing ability to link ideas using simple conjunctive devices such as and and but.

problem solving skills to identify audience and purpose of texts and use appropriate
language

Simple digital and paper

based text types may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
electronic, printed and texts containing visual elements:

SMS, email or hand written notes, cards to family

members or friends

narrative texts such as own personal history, simple /

illustrated short story

expressive text such as poetry, songs

informative texts such as blogs

procedural texts such as shopping lists, reminders, simple

diary entries, short notes

visual texts such as digital stories, posters

formatted texts, such as surveys, competition forms, raffle

tickets

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Purpose may include:

collaborative texts

participation in leisure activities

gaining access to goods and services

Audience may include:

self
immediate family
friends
goods and service provider
government agency

Appropriate format may

include:

size of words and visuals

place of colour, symbols
digital story
PowerPoint presentation

Features of selected text

types may include:

transparent organisation of text structure appropriate to

text type:

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

informative texts with explicit navigation features such as

headings, site map/ menus

persuasive texts supported by visual material, opinion

expressed using sentences with simple verb tenses

spacing, headings, alphabetical, numerical listings

information formatted into a table such as a catalogue of

personal items

chronological sequenced prose

a number of simple sentences linked by simple cohesive

devices such as and, but, then

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

left to right and top to bottom orientation

sentences:

with simple verb tenses and routine word order patterns

of one or two clauses

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

using conventions such as punctuation and capitalisation

including for the personal pronoun I, upper and lower
case, full stop, writing on the line)

familiar words / phrases:

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own personal details

relating to family and familiar others such as names

place-related and time-related information such as date

and place of birth

those associated with personally relevant education,

recreation and leisure activities

those associated with giving opinions, expressing ideas

and feelings

commonly used words/ phrases simple diagrams such as

a hand drawn map

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time-related information such as dates of birthdays, years

place-related information

connected with money, personal banking,

counting and measuring

phone numbers of friends and relatives

familiar visuals:

Content may include:

photographs

symbols

logos

posters

murals

using a range of words / phrases / simple sentences:

Put cat out. Lock door.

commonly used symbols and icons such as @ for at

SMS such as Gr8 game / Home @ 6
commonly used words from the immediate environment
Review may include:

support from the teacher, peers and / or another support

person, as often as is required for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose and audience

clarity of message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements,
Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment
section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

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Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
personally relevant digital and paper based text types
produce one digital and one paper based simple,
personally relevant text
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes at
the qualification level an integrated approach to assessment
should be used, refer to Section B 6.1 Assessment
Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as community participation, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to personally relevant text types drawn from the
learners immediate environment
At this level, the learner may:
work with an expert / mentor where support is available if
requested
require additional time to complete written tasks
depend on a personal dictionary

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this unit:

observation of the learner planning, drafting and editing
simple personally relevant paper based and digital texts
portfolio of paper based and digital texts produced by the
learner
oral or written questioning to confirm knowledge of the
purpose and audience of a range of personally relevant
text types

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VU21304 Create simple texts for learning purposes

Unit Code

VU21304

Unit Title

Create simple texts for learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create simple paper based and
digital texts for learning purposes and for communication with
others.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Writing), 2.05, 2.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their personal literacy skills will

need to develop a range of writing and communication skills
associated with creating texts. The unit provides the learner
with the skills and knowledge necessary to create simple texts
for learning purposes. These skills will provide the foundation
for future activities associated with producing other texts.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is strongly recommended
that application is integrated with the delivery and assessment
of VU21300 Engage with simple texts for learning purposes.
The link between reading and writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units, such as VU21299 Engage with simple texts for
personal purposes and VU21303 Create simple texts for
personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard
for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further information
or explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or
the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent
with the evidence guide.

1 Identify simple digital

and paper based
learning related text
types

1.1

Explore a range of simple digital and paper based text

types

1.2

Relate the purpose of the texts to own learning need

1.3

Identify the layout and organisation of selected digital

and paper based texts

2.1

Confirm the purpose of the paper based text

2 Produce a simple paper

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based text in the

learning context

3 Produce a simple digital

text in the learning
context

2.2

Select the appropriate format

2.3

Plan and sequence the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

2.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

3.1

Confirm the purpose of the digital text

3.2

Select the appropriate format

3.3

Plan and sequence the content

3.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

3.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing
punctuation conventions of sentence writing
Required Skills:
literacy skills to demonstrate:

beginning ability to structure text

consistent use of upper and lower case letters

developing ability to link ideas using simple conjunctive devices such as and and but.

grammatically correct simple sentence structure

problem solving skills to identify audience and purpose of paper based and digital texts
and use appropriate language

Simple digital and paper

based text types may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
a electronic, printed and texts containing visual
elements:

self assessments

tables to be completed

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Purpose may include:

study plans

SMS, email and / or handwritten messages to the

teacher, fellow students

simple blog or wiki post

checklists

charts / posters

workbooks such as self paced activities

journal

labels / diagrams with labels

notes copied from another source such as whiteboard,

teacher talk

texts for Read-Cover-Remember-Retell

texts from the study environment such as tests,

exercises

study related prose texts such as report with headings

model texts

collaborative texts

collecting and / or providing information

recording information
organising information for regular reference
organising time
mnemonic purposes

Appropriate format may

include:

printed or cursive written

word processed
text message:

use of punctuation

abbreviations

size of words and visuals

place of colour, symbols
layout on page
organisational features:

alphabetical, numerical listings

spacing

headings

other markers such as symbols

upper and / or lower case

Content may include:

words / phrases:

response to a series of questions to provide an opinion

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homework tasks

commonly used symbols and icons

commonly used words from the learning environment
Features may include:

transparent organisation of text structure appropriate to

text type:

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end;

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as headings, site map / menus

persuasive texts supported by visual material, opinion

expressed using sentences with simple verb tenses

spacing, headings

information formatted into a one or two columns table

such as wordlists with definitions

chronologically sequenced prose

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points,

highlighted links

left to right and top to bottom orientation

sentences:

with simple verb tenses and routine word order patterns

(subject verb object), e.g. a journal entry of one or two
sentences

of one or two clauses

using adjectives, pronouns and prepositions to write

about familiar people, places, things and events time/
location markers

with a limited range of simple cohesive devices such as

and, but, then to sequence writing

using conventions of punctuation and capitalisation

including for the personal pronoun I, upper and lower
case, full stop, writing on the line

simple sentences linked by simple cohesive devices,

such as and, but, then

simple words / phrases:

related to homework, tasks for learning

associated with giving an opinion, expressing ideas

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time-related information such as dates of courses

place-related information such as locations within the

educational institution

connected with money such as course fees, excursion

costs

counting and measuring

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organising

phone numbers

visuals:

photographs

symbols

logos

drawings

simple diagrams

abbreviations
ticks, circles, underlining
digital story
Review may include:

support from the teacher, peers and / or another

support person, as often as is required for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / message

appropriateness of layout / register

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
learning related digital and paper based text types
produce one digital and one paper based simple,
learning related text
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal purposes, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real time or class specific opportunities to
create digital learning related texts such as a blog, wiki
or electronic discussion board
access to learning related text types drawn from the
learners immediate environment which may include

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formatted and unformatted sections

At this level, the learner may:
work with an expert / mentor where support is available
if requested
require additional time to complete written tasks
depend on a personal dictionary
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning, drafting and editing
simple learning related paper based and digital texts
portfolio of paper based and digital texts produced by
the learner
oral or written questioning to confirm knowledge of the
purpose and audience of a range of learning related
text types

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VU21305 Create simple texts for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21305

Unit Title

Create simple texts for employment

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create simple paper based and
digital texts related to employment.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Writing): 2.05, 2.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their employment participation

options will need to develop a range of writing and
communication skills associated with creating texts. The unit
provides the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary
to create simple texts with an employment context and
purpose. These skills will provide the foundation for future
activities associated with producing text.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
VU21301 Engage with simple texts for employment purposes.
The link between reading and writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units, such as VU21299 Engage with simple texts
for personal purposes and VU21303 Create simple texts for
personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify simple
employment related text
types

1.1

Explore a range of simple employment related digital

and paper based text types

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience of the texts to own

learning need

1.3

Identify the features of selected digital and paper based

texts

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2 Produce a simple
employment related
paper based text

3 Produce a simple
employment related
digital text

2.1

Confirm the purpose and audience of the paper based

text

2.2

Select the appropriate format

2.3

Plan and sequence the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

2.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

3.1

Confirm the purpose of the digital text

3.2

Select the appropriate format

3.3

Plan and sequence the content

3.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

3.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing
punctuation conventions of sentence writing
Required Skills:
literacy skills to demonstrate:

beginning ability to structure text

consistent use of upper and lower case letters

developing ability to link ideas using simple conjunctive devices such as and and but

grammatically correct simple sentence structure

problem solving skills to identify audience and purpose of paper based and digital texts
and use appropriate language

Simple employment related

digital and paper based text
types may include:

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary
electronic, printed and texts containing visual

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elements:

Purpose may include:

formatted workplace texts requiring personal details,

providing familiar information such as pre-operation
checklists, Workcover, leave forms, tax forms, induction
checklists

forms such as roster, timesheets, OHS / WHS incident

reports, fault reports, petty cash

signs, notices

email and / or handwritten messages

short memos

warning notices

collection of information
compliance / legal / OHS/ WHS requirements
participation in workplace training
communication of information related to storage,
location of products and resources, health and safety
communication of instructions or warnings:
change of roster notification

Audience may include:

fellow workers
immediate superior
workers in another section
clients / customers
visitors / contractors

Features may include:

transparent organisation of text structure appropriate to

text type:

short narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning,

middle and end

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as headings, site map/ menus

spacing, headings, alphabetical, numerical listings

information formatted into a one or two column table

such as checklist of equipment requirements for job,
price list of components

a number of simple sentences linked by simple

cohesive devices such as and, but, then

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

left to right and top to bottom orientation

sentences:
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with simple verb tenses and routine word order

patterns, such as questions and instructions about
familiar work matters, one or two sentences to describe
events

of one or two clauses

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

using conventions such as punctuation and

capitalisation including for the personal pronoun I,
upper and lower case

familiar words / phrases:

personal details of self and other work colleagues

place-related information such as location of work,

workplace

time-related information such as starting time, lunch

time, finishing time

technical vocabulary related to the workplace

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

dates and times

place-related information

connected with money

phone numbers relevant to workplace saved to note

book or own personal phone bank

counting, sorting and measuring units of production/

materials

abbreviations:

M/F

N /A

e.g.

OHS / WHS, HAZCHEM

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

logo of workplace

symbols/ tags related to safe use of machinery

HAZCHEM symbols

photos

posters

maps / diagrams

in multimodal texts / writing such as speech, graphics

and moving images

charts and graphs

Appropriate format may

include:

pie-charts to show production hours

line graphs to show outputs, safety days

handwritten, word processed

printed or online

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data entry in a database

size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols, capitalisation
Content may include:

words / phrases / simple sentences which may be

copied from a simple, model employment related text
commonly used workplace abbreviations, symbols and
icons
commonly used words from the immediate workplace
environment

Review may include:

with support from the teacher, by peers, by another

support person:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
employment related digital and paper based text types
produce one digital and one paper based simple,
employment related text
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal purposes, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to simple employment related text types and
texts which may include formatted and unformatted
sections
At this level, the learner may:
work with an expert / mentor where support is available

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if requested
require additional time to complete written tasks
access a personal dictionary
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning, drafting and
editing simple employment related paper based and
digital texts
portfolio of paper based and digital texts produced by
the learner
oral or written questioning to confirm knowledge of the
purpose and audience of a range of learning related
text types
third party reports from a workplace supervisor
detailing the ability of the learner to create simple texts

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VU21306 Create simple texts to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21306

Unit Title

Create simple texts to participate in the

community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

development of writing skills to create simple texts relevant to
community participation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
(Writing), 2.05, 2.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their writing

skills to enable greater access to and participation in
community activities. The community can have a range of
definitions, depending on the learners situation and may
signify the local environment in the case of rural or regional
learners. While community is most often defined
geographically, it can also be defined to include those with
whom one shares an affinity or interest, such as a group
which meets, including over the internet, for a common
purpose. It also may be interpreted in a broader more general
sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is strongly
recommended that application is integrated with the delivery
and assessment of VU21302 Engage with simple texts to
participate in the community. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21299
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes and VU21303
Create simple texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify simple digital

and paper based
community related text

1.1

Explore a range of simple community related digital

and paper based text types

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience of the texts

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types
2 Produce a simple
community related paper
based text

3 Produce a simple
community related digital
text

1.3

Recognise the key features of the texts

2.1

Confirm the purpose and audience of the paper based

text

2.2

Select the appropriate format

2.3

Plan and sequence the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

2.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

3.1

Confirm the purpose and audience of the digital text

3.2

Select the appropriate format

3.3

Plan and sequence the content

3.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

3.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing
punctuation conventions of sentence writing
Required Skills:
literacy skills to demonstrate:

beginning ability to structure text

consistent use of upper and lower case letters

developing ability to link ideas using simple conjunctive devices such as and and but.

grammatically correct simple sentence structure

problem solving skills to identify audience and purpose of paper based and digital texts and
use appropriate language

Simple community related

digital and paper based text

simple familiar texts with clear purpose and familiar

vocabulary

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types may include:

electronic, printed, handwritten and visual texts

Purpose may include:

notices such as garage sale, lost dog, school picnic

posters for a community event

calendar/ diary entry

forms such as library card application, raffle tickets,

registration of pets, login registration on websites,
registering to vote, census

phone, email, SMS messages

notes / letters such as to childs teacher

survey / feedback forms

items in newsletters such as ads, personal notices

menu for community activity

instructions such as checklist for locking up a

community hall

informational text for a club webpage

presentation such as PowerPoint to convey the main

aims of a community group

invitation or advertising for an event, meeting,

community activity
advertising something for sale
providing information or opinions on community issues
collecting information
voting
gaining access to services
requesting information or action

Audience may include:

local council
sporting group
community group
local library

Key features may include:

transparent organisation of text structure appropriate to

text type:

narrative texts with sequential prose: beginning, middle

and end;

procedural texts with a small number of sequentially

ordered dot points or numbered instructions

informative texts with explicit navigation features such

as headings, site map/ menus

persuasive texts supported by visual material, opinion

expressed using sentences with simple verb tenses

spacing, headings, alphabetical, numerical listings,

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information formatted into a table such as roster of

duties for stall at school fete

a number of simple sentences linked by simple

cohesive devices such as and, but, then

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

left to right and top to bottom orientation

Sentences:

with simple verb tenses and routine word order

patterns, such as questions and instructions about
familiar community matters

of one or two clauses

containing adjectives, pronouns and prepositions

using conventions such as punctuation, capitalisation

including for the personal pronoun I, upper and lower
case, writing on the line

familiar words / phrases:

own personal details

place-related information such as addresses

names of community facilities and service providers in

the immediate area

those associated with personally relevant education,

recreation and leisure activities

commonly used words/ phrases

numbers as whole numbers and familiar fractions:

time-related information such as holiday programs

place-related information, such as street addresses

counting and measuring such as a simple budget for a

community activity

phone numbers

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

simple diagrams such as hand drawn map of local area

with community facilities marked, layout for a festival /
school fete

photographs

symbols

logos

electronic communication such as email or SMS

handwritten / word processed
poster / flyer
diagrams, visuals

Content may include:

information to complete an application for:

library card

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community volunteering

request for local council service

instructions for an activity
Review may include:

with support from the teacher, by peers, by another

support person, by community members:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
community related digital and paper based text types
produce one digital and one paper based simple,
community related text
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal purposes, the same
texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to simple community related text types and
texts which may include formatted and unformatted
sections
At this level, the learner may:
work with an expert / mentor where support is available
if requested
require additional time to complete written tasks
depend on a personal dictionary

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner planning, drafting and

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editing simple community related paper based and

digital texts
portfolio of paper based and digital texts produced by
the learner
oral or written questioning to confirm knowledge of the
purpose and audience of a range of community related
text types

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VU21307 Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21307

Unit Title

Work with numbers and money in simple

familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
simple and familiar numeracy tasks involving the recognition,
comparison and simple one-step calculations with money,
whole numbers and simple everyday fractions, decimals and
percentages which are part of the learners normal routines
and activities such as shopping, recreational activities and
routine work related calculations or purchases. Learners will
communicate these mathematical ideas using mainly spoken
responses with some written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10 & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify and compare

1.1

Identify place value concepts in whole numbers into

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whole numbers and

money into the
thousands in simple,
familiar situations

the thousands
1.2

Express whole numbers orally and write them as

numerals and words

1.3

Order and compare whole numbers into the thousands

1.4

Read, write, interpret and compare numbers related to

money in simple, familiar situations

2 Identify and compare

simple everyday
fractions, decimals and
percentages, in simple,
familiar situations

2.1

Identify simple everyday fractions, decimals and

percentages in simple, familiar situations, express them
orally and write them as numerals

2.2

Order and compare simple everyday unit fractions,

decimals and percentages

3 Perform simple, onestep calculations with

numbers and money into
the thousands

3.1

Perform simple, one-step calculations of +, , , and

with whole numbers and money in simple, familiar
situations

3.2

Interpret and use simple everyday fractions, decimals

and percentages to perform simple, one-step
calculations with numbers and money into the
thousands

3.3

Estimate and roughly check the results of calculations

in relation to the context

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning
place value of whole numbers into the thousands
techniques used to make estimations and check results of calculations
understanding of operations of addition (+), subtraction () , simple multiplication () or
simple division () and the words and symbols associated with them
Required Skills:
literacy and communication skills to read, write and say whole numbers, simple fractions
and familiar words associated with numbers and money
numeracy skills to identify and use the value of coins and notes

VU21307 Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations

Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Place value concepts refer to:

place value concepts for whole numbers into the

thousands

Whole numbers should be:

relevant and appropriate to the learner and should be

known in both numeral and word form

Simple, familiar situations

may include:

identifying and comparing numbers in:

household bills

advertising leaflets or catalogues

simple pricelists

sports results

workplace parts lists

relevant and simple texts and information from

newspapers or the internet
identifying and comparing values on packaging,
equipment, tools
Simple everyday fractions,
decimals and percentages
refers to:

decimals mainly related to money and only to two

decimal places
fractions such as , , , , 1/10
10% as it relates to the GST if appropriate and its
equivalence to 1/10
equivalence of common percentages such as 25% and
, and 50% and
comparing only unit fractions with a numerator of 1

Order and compare refers to:

ordering and comparing like forms with like only:

unit fractions with unit fractions, decimals with decimals

and percentages with percentages

comparison between different forms only in terms of

equivalence of common percentages and fractions
such as 25% and , and 50% and
Simple, one-step calculations
refers to:

just one operation chosen from +, , simple or

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calculator should be used

fraction calculations of whole number amounts only to
be for common unit fractions and as above - division
by small whole numbers such as 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10
when working with money, rounding off should be to
the nearest 5 cent or 1 cent to reflect practical reality
knowledge of formal rounding off rules are not required
calculations may be done in an idiosyncratic manner,
using familiar in head methods where appropriate
(e.g. or by 2, 10), with or without the use of
concrete aids, real money, or a calculator
Estimate and roughly check
refers to:

results being checked, using rough estimates based on

prior and personal knowledge of the context and
responses which can be supported by teacher
prompting

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use the concept of place value and the associated
language of numbers to recognise, compare and talk
about numbers and money into the thousands
the ability to say and write numbers and money into
the thousands as numerals and as words
the ability to identify and compare simple everyday
fractions, decimals and percentages
the ability to undertake simple operations of +, ,
simple or simple division with whole numbers and
money into the thousands and make rough estimates
of results in familiar situations

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant, familiar and personal
contexts and materials where the maths content is
explicit
At this level, the learner:
can use a combination of mainly informal and some
formal oral and written mathematical and general
language to communicate mathematically
may work with an expert/mentor where support is
available if requested

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can use in the head methods, or pen and paper

methods for calculations or use calculators for use in
obtaining and/or checking calculations that require
accuracy
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner recognising money and
numbers related to simple familiar situations
portfolio of completed simple one step calculations of
+, , , and with whole numbers and money into the
thousands
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
techniques to roughly estimate and the ability to
communicate whole numbers, simple fractions and
familiar words associated with numbers and money
verbally and / or in writing

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VU21308 Work with and interpret directions in simple, familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21308

Unit Title

Work with and interpret directions in simple,

familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
simple and familiar numeracy tasks involving the interpretation
of simple everyday maps or street directories, and giving and
following of simple and familiar directions which are part of the
learners normal routines to do with directions and locations in
familiar contexts such as near their homes, shopping centres,
in workplace buildings or education institutions. Learners will
communicate these mathematical ideas using mainly spoken
responses with some written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10, & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

community participation options will need to develop a range
of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this Unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other Numeracy and Mathematics
Units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify and interpret key

1.1

Identify simple key features and concepts of position

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features and concepts of

location and direction in
simple everyday maps
or street directories

2 Give and follow simple

and familiar directions
based on simple
everyday maps,
diagrams or street
directories

and location in simple everyday maps or street

directories
1.2

Read and interpret simple everyday maps or street

directories of familiar locations

1.3

Use informal and some formal language of position

and location to interpret simple everyday maps or
street directories

2.1

Describe orally the relative location of two or more

objects using informal and some formal language of
position

2.2

Follow simple oral directions for moving between

familiar locations

2.3

Give simple oral directions for moving between familiar

locations using informal and some formal language of
position

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in signs, diagrams and maps
the key features of simple diagrams, maps and street directories of familiar locations
mainly informal and some formal oral mathematical language of position and location to
give and follow directions.
Required Skills:
communication skills to describe orally the relative location of two or more objects and to
follow simple oral directions
literacy skills to read relevant, familiar maps and street directories

Key features and concepts of

position and location refers to:

intersections, street names, building names, simple coordinates such as A12, direction indicator/compass:
North, South, East, West

Simple everyday maps or

street directories may include:

familiar and simple online maps and street directories

maps of workplace or educational institution
street directory page for learners local area

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shopping centre map

Informal and some formal
language of position and
location may include:

language of position:

over/under

in front/behind

left/right

up/down

through

opposite / on the corner / next to

first / second / between

North / South / East / West

a combination of mainly informal and some formal oral

mathematical and general language
Simple oral directions refer to:

short, clear, with only two given at a time such as:

moving from one room to another

between buildings in a large institution, workplace or

shopping centre

clarification may be given if requested

simple drawings, plans or maps may be used as an aid

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

read and interpret required location and direction
information in simple diagrams, maps and street
directories
use informal and some formal language of location and
direction to describe relative positions of objects or
locations
apply key features and concepts of position to give and
follow simple, familiar oral directions

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts from a limited range of familiar and
predictable contexts
At this level, the learner:
can use a combination of mainly informal and some
formal oral and written mathematical and general

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language to communicate mathematically

may work with an expert/mentor where support is
available if requested.

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner identifying key features and
concepts of position and location in simple everyday
maps or street directories to determine direction and
location
role play of giving and following oral directions with a
limited number of steps such as moving between
buildings in a large institution or shopping centre
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
mainly informal and some formal oral mathematical
language of position and location

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VU21309 Work with measurements in simple, familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21309

Unit Title

Work with measurements in simple, familiar

situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to perform
simple and familiar numeracy tasks involving measurement
estimations and measurements which are part of the learners
normal routines and activities such as shopping, cooking,
work related measures and reading and telling the time.
Learners will communicate these mathematical ideas using
mainly spoken responses with some written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10, & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Measure and estimate

common quantities using
simple, familiar units

1.1

Recognise and appropriately use common units of

metric measurement and their abbreviations in
familiar situations

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2 Use and interpret time in

simple, familiar
situations

1.2

Use common words for comparing measurements

1.3

Estimate measures of common quantities

1.4

Measure common quantities using appropriate simple

measuring instruments graduated in familiar units

2.1

Read and use both analogue and digital time

measuring devices, including for am/pm

2.2

Read, write, interpret and compare numbers and

words related to time in familiar situations including
half and quarter hours

2.3

Read and use familiar dates from both hard copy and
electronic calendars

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in measurement contexts and materials such
as on tools and packaging
whole numbers, simple fractions and the language associated with measurement and
time
abbreviations associated with measurement and time
common units of metric measurement and time and their appropriate use
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read familiar texts containing common measurements
such as a simple recipe
ability to use simple measuring tools and time devices.

Common units of metric

measurement may include

kilograms
metres / centimetres / millimetres
litres / millilitres
degrees Celsius
Volts

Familiar situations may

reading and interpreting:

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food and cooking ingredient measures

building material specifications

common household or workplace materials

reading opening hours, diaries and calendars,

timesheet hours
Common words may include:

long/short
big/small
thick/thin
short/tall
the same as / half / double / quarter

Estimate refers to:

judging or guessing what a measurement value or

results will be, usually based on prior knowledge and
experience
the use of common personal body referents, especially
for length, such as hand span, length of the learners
pace, own height

Common quantities should

include:

familiar and routine length, mass, capacity/volume,

time, and temperature measures
whole numbers into the thousands related to
measurement in both numeral and word form
decimals such as a bottle of drink holds 1.25 litres
fractional measurements such as , , especially
in relationship to cup measures used in cooking

Simple measuring
instruments may include:

rulers / tapes measures

measuring jugs / cups / spoons
thermometers
household scales

Analogue and digital time

measuring devices may
include

digital time pieces which should be able to be read

completely

Numbers and words related

to time should include:

numbers such as 30, 365, 60, and

analogue time hour, hour and hour

hours, minutes, days, weeks, months

yesterday, next week
first / second / before/after

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longer/shorter
counting back or forwards in time, such as half an hour
before; one week later
Familiar dates may include:

days, weeks, months in paper based or digital calendar

format
popular dates such as key holidays / family birthdays

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

recognise, estimate and use appropriate metric units
for a range of common measurements in familiar
situations
select and use simple and familiar measurement tools
to measure and compare a range of different
measurements
read and use a range of date and time measuring
devices to interpret and convey information about
digital and analogue time and dates including counting
forward or back

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to digital and analogue time measuring devices
access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts
At this level, the learner :
may work with an expert/mentor where support is
available if requested.
use a combination of mainly informal and some formal
oral and written mathematical and general language to
communicate mathematically
use in the head methods, or pen and paper methods
for calculations or use calculators for use in obtaining
and/or checking calculations that require accuracy

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner estimating and measuring
common quantities using simple, familiar units of
measurement

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oral or written questioning to assess the ability to use

and interpret time in simple, familiar situations and to
use common words for comparing measurement

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VU21310 Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations

Unit Code

VU21310

Unit Title

Work with simple design and shape in

familiar situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop the

basic skills and confidence to perform simple and familiar
numeracy tasks involving the identification, comparison and
sketching of simple and familiar two-dimensional and threedimensional shapes and designs which are part of the
learners normal routines to do with familiar buildings,
furniture, signs, or common household or workplace objects.
Learners will communicate these mathematical ideas using
mainly spoken responses with some written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10 & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

People seeking to improve their educational, vocational or

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify, sketch and

describe simple, familiar

1.1

Identify and describe simple, common and familiar

two-dimensional shapes and designs located in

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shapes and designs

2 Compare and classify

simple, familiar shapes
and designs

familiar situations
1.2

Identify and describe simple, common and familiar

three-dimensional shapes and designs located in
familiar situations

1.3

Sketch simple, common and familiar two-dimensional

shapes

1.4

Use oral informal and some formal language of

shape to describe and compare shapes

2.1

Order, group and classify simple, common and familiar

two-dimensional shapes explaining any simple
relationships or patterns

2.2

Order, group and classify simple, common and familiar

three-dimensional shapes explaining any simple
relationships or patterns

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in relation to shapes and designs
the characteristics of common two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and the
informal and some formal language of shape and design
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar materials and illustrations,
diagrams and signs
ability to use simple measuring and drawing tools to draw sketches of common twodimensional shapes

Simple, common and familiar

two-dimensional shapes and
designs should include:

circles

Familiar situations may

include:

recognising:

squares / rectangles
triangles / diamonds,

road / warning signs

building landmarks

product packaging

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Simple, common and familiar

three-dimensional shapes
and designs may include:

spheres

Sketch refers to:

reasonably accurate simple shapes rendered freehand

and / or using a ruler or template

cubes
cylinders

drawings made using simple or familiar computer

software drawing tools
Informal and some formal
language of shape refers to:

circle, square, rectangle, triangle, straight, curved,

corner, sides and other words related to the shapes of
everyday objects
long/short, big/small, thick/thin, short/tall,
curved/straight
a combination of mainly informal and some formal oral
and written mathematical and general language to
communicate

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the characteristics and sketch a representation
of common two-dimensional and three-dimensional
shapes
use informal and some formal language of shape to
compare and describe familiar and common twodimensional and three-dimensional shapes and
designs in relation to familiar objects
ability to sort and classify a range of simple and
familiar 2D and 3D shapes and designs

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant, familiar and personal
contexts and materials related to shape and design
At this level, the learner may:
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested.
use a combination of mainly informal and some formal
oral and written mathematical and general language to
communicate mathematically

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use in the head methods, or pen and paper methods

for calculations or use calculators for use in obtaining
and/or checking calculations that require accuracy
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner identifying a range of 2 and
3 - dimensional shapes in familiar situations
portfolio of freehand and / or template or computer
assisted sketches of simple, common and familiar twodimensional shapes
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to use
informal and some formal language of shape to
compare and describe familiar and common twodimensional and three-dimensional shapes and
designs in relation to familiar objects

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VU21311 Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts

Unit Code

VU21311

Unit Title

Work with and interpret simple numerical

information in familiar texts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to locate
and recognise whole numbers and simple everyday fractions,
decimals and percentages which are part of numerical
information partially embedded in simple familiar texts.
Learners can then use those numbers to perform simple onestep calculations when reading documents such as
newspaper articles, sports results, prices in advertisements
and utility bills. Learners will communicate these mathematical
ideas using mainly spoken responses with some written
responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10, & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

educational, vocational or community participation options will
need to develop a range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics.
Mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is integrated
with other units from across the CGEA. The links between the
different units encourage co-delivery and assessment, and
replicates real life situations where tasks and activities
integrate a wide range of skills including literacy and
numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Interpret and work with

simple numerical
information partially
embedded in simple
familiar texts

2 Undertake simple, onestep calculations with

numbers into the
thousands partially
embedded in simple
familiar texts

1.1

Identify, interpret and compare whole numbers into the

thousands written as numerals or words that are
partially embedded in simple, familiar documents or
texts

1.2

Express whole numbers orally and write them as

numerals and words

1.3

Identify simple everyday fractions, decimals and

percentages in simple, familiar documents or texts,
express them orally and write them as numerals

1.4

Use common words for ordering and comparing

numbers

2.1

Simple, one-step calculations of +, , , and are

performed with whole numbers into the thousands
partially embedded in simple, familiar texts

2.2

The results of calculations are estimated and roughly

checked in relation to the context

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts and documents
place value of whole numbers into the thousands
operations of addition (+), subtraction () , simple multiplication () or simple division ()
and the words and symbols associated with them
techniques used to make estimations and check results of calculations
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

read relevant, familiar texts and documents

read, write and say whole numbers, simple fractions and familiar words associated with
numbers

Whole numbers should be:

relevant and appropriate to the learner and should be

known in both numeral and word form
may include decimals if appropriate such as a bottle of
drink holds 1.25 litres and costs $2.15

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Partially embedded refers to:

explicit maths that does not require a lot of reading or

interpreting to locate and extract

Simple, familiar documents or

texts may include:

relevant and simple texts:

household bills

advertising leaflets / catalogues

simple pricelists

sports results

workplace parts lists

relevant and simple texts and information from

newspapers or the Internet
Simple everyday fractions,
decimals and percentages
refers to:

decimals mainly related to money and to two decimal

places only
fractions should include , , , , 1/10
10% as it relates to the GST if appropriate and its
equivalence to 1/10
recognise equivalence of 25% and , and 50% and
when comparing fractions only compare unit fractions,
i.e fractions with a numerator of 1

Common words may include:

first / second / between

smaller / bigger / taller
the same as /
half / double / quarter

Simple, one-step calculations

may include:

just one operation chosen from +, , simple or

simple division
simple multiplication in terms of multiplying by whole
numbers up to and including 10
division by small whole numbers such as 2, 3, 4, 5 or
10, such as calculations for sharing an amount
between 2 or 4 people or as it relates to interpreting
or a of an amount if the amount to be divided
(dividend) is more complex (e.g. $59.95 3) then a
calculator should be used
when working with money, rounding off should be to
the nearest 5 cent or 1 cent to reflect practical reality
knowledge of formal rounding off rules are not required
calculations may be done in an idiosyncratic manner,
using familiar in head methods where appropriate
(e.g. or by 2, 10), with or without the use of

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concrete aids, real money, or a calculator

Estimated and roughly
checked refers to:

results are checked, using rough estimates based on

prior and personal knowledge of the context and
responses can be supported by teacher prompting

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify and interpret simple numerical information
embedded in familiar texts where the maths content is
explicit
use the associated language of numbers to read and
convey numerical information and to read, say and
write numbers and money into the thousands as
identify and compare simple everyday fractions,
decimals and percentages
undertake simple operations of +, , simple or
simple division with whole numbers into the
thousands and make rough estimates on results in
highly familiar texts

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant, familiar and personal
contexts and materials where the maths content is
explicit
At this level, the learner can:
may work with an expert/mentor where support is
available if requested
use a combination of mainly informal and some formal
oral and written mathematical and general language to
communicate mathematically
use in the head methods, or pen and paper methods
for calculations or use calculators for use in obtaining
and/or checking calculations that require accuracy

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner interpreting whole numbers
and simple everyday fractions, decimals and
percentages from simple familiar documents or texts
portfolio of completed simple one step calculations of

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+, , , and with whole numbers into the thousands

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
techniques to roughly estimate and the ability to
communicate whole numbers and familiar words
associated with numbers verbally and / or in writing

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VU21312 Work with and interpret statistical information in simple, familiar texts

Unit Code

VU21312

Unit Title

Work with and interpret statistical

information in simple, familiar texts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop the basic skills and confidence to work
with, construct and interpret simple, familiar statistical tables
and graphs related to learners routine reading of information
and documents that include data in tables and graphs such as
simple newspaper articles, sports results, pricelists, utility bills
etc. Their communication about these mathematical ideas will
mainly be spoken but with some written communications.
Learners will communicate these mathematical ideas using
mainly spoken responses with some written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two
Numeracy: 2.09, 2.10 & 2.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those wishing to improve their educational,

vocational or community participation options by developing a
range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is recommended that this unit is integrated with the delivery
and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics units. It
is also recommended that application is also integrated with
other units from across the CGEA. The links between the
different units encourage co-delivery and assessment, and
replicates real life situations where tasks and activities
integrate a wide range of skills including literacy and
numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Interpret and work with

1.1

Interpret the key features, conventions and symbols

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statistical information in
simple, familiar tables

of simple, familiar tables in everyday documents or

familiar texts
1.2

Locate specific whole number based information in

tables and report on it using informal and some formal
language

2 Construct simple graphs

and tables based on
provided scales and
axes

2.1

Order and use familiar whole value data to construct

simple, familiar tables and graphs based on provided
scales and axes

2.2

Use the key features, conventions and symbols of

simple, familiar graphs

3 Interpret statistical
information in simple,
familiar graphs

3.1

Identify the key features, conventions and symbols of

simple, familiar graphs in everyday documents or
familiar texts

3.2

Locate specific whole number based information in

simple, familiar graphs and report on it orally using
informal and some formal language

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts such as in newspapers, advertising
materials, bills and notices
the key features of tables and graphs to identify appropriate numerical and statistical
information
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

read relevant, short texts that incorporate tables and graphs

read, write and say whole numbers and use informal and some formal language of number
and data to talk about numerical and statistical information

Key features, conventions

and symbols of simple,
familiar tables include:

identifying how the rows, columns and their values are

labelled, organised and quantified

Everyday documents or
familiar texts may include:

relevant and simple texts:

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household bills

advertising leaflets / catalogues

simple pricelists

sports results

workplace parts lists

relevant and simple texts and information from

newspapers or from the internet
Whole numbers should be:

relevant and appropriate to the learner and should be

known in both numeral and word form
could include whole value percentage values

Informal and some formal

language may include:

highest / lowest
most / least
maximum / minimum
first / last / in the middle

Simple, familiar tables and

graphs may include

small tables, pictograms and simple bar and line

graphs using scales with graduations of 1s, 2s, 5s or
10s
graphs which are based on provided scales and axes
with graduations of 1s, 2s, 5s or 10s
pie charts which only need to be read and interpreted
at this level, not created

Key features, conventions

and symbols of simple,
familiar graphs may include:

recognising and identifying features and conventions

such as values/variables plotted, labels, axes, scales

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

construct simple graphs and tables based on provided
scales and axes
use key features and conventions of tables and graphs
to identify and interpret simple numerical and statistical
information
use informal and some formal language of numbers,
graphs and tables to read and convey simple
numerical and statistical information and to read, say
and write numbers into the thousands as numerals and

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as words
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant, familiar and personal
contexts and materials where the scales and axes are
provided
At this level, the learner can:
use a combination of mainly informal and some formal
oral and written mathematical and general language to
communicate mathematically

Method(s) of assessment

work with an expert/mentor where support is available

if requested

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of simple tables and graphs created by the
learner
oral and /or written questioning to assess the ability to
communicate whole numbers and familiar words
associated with numbers verbally and / or in writing
and to use key features and conventions of tables and
graphs to identify and interpret simple numerical and
statistical information

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VU21323 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

Unit Code

VU21323

Unit Title

Develop and document a learning plan and

portfolio

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to identify and

document current skills and plan future skills development to
achieve individual learner objectives with the advice of an
appropriate support person. This unit also develops the skills
and knowledge to develop and maintain a portfolio.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those with personal, learning, employment

and community participation goals. The learning plan
documents an agreed program that the learner will undertake
during the course to plan, document and monitor progress
towards achieving learning goals. The program will take into
account the learners learning style and preferences. The
learner documents the learning plan using an established
format. The learner is also supported to develop and maintain
a portfolio of completed work samples, selected to
demonstrate competency in particular skill areas. The portfolio
conforms to an agreed format.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Clarify learning goals

1.1

Identify and prioritise learning goals

1.2

Discuss goals with appropriate persons and identify

any additional skills requirements

1.3

Compare current skills and knowledge with identified

goals

1.4

Access support resources

2.1

Discuss previous experiences in relation to achieving

identified goals

2.2

Identify preferred learning styles

2.3

Note ways in which participating in the program will

assist in meeting personal goals

2 Clarify factors impacting

on own learning

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3 Document an individual
learning plan.

4 Prepare portfolio of
completed work samples

5 Monitor and update the

individual learning plan

3.1

Clarify the purpose of an individual learning plan

3.2

Identify the features of an individual learning plan

3.3

Confirm the processes for developing an individual

learning plan

3.4

Complete the individual learning plan

4.1

Discuss the purposes of the portfolio

4.2

Identify and discuss types of evidence required

4.3

Define the purpose of evidence

4.4

Clarify format of portfolio

4.5

Collect examples of evidence for portfolio

5.1

Identify progress towards end-of-course goals and

objectives

5.2

Determine factors which contributed to success in

meeting goals

5.3

Note barriers to success in meeting goals

5.4

Discuss learning strategies which can be applied to

other contexts with appropriate support person

5.5

Amend individual learning plan as needed.

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
importance of documenting learning to support progress
factors which can support or hinder progress in learning
different learning strategies and how they contribute to learning
Required Skills:
communication skills to

participate in the planning process to develop a learning plan

discuss aspects of the learning plan such as purpose and preferred learning styles to support
development of the plan

read and interpret a range of information related to own goals

problem solving skills to:

gather and use information to support development of the plan

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draw on previous experiences to inform development of the plan

identify, select and organise evidence for portfolio using an established model

compare own skills to learning goals to identify achievable steps

Learning goals may include:

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a

variety of purposes, for example:

further study

employment

community participation

health and well being

support for others

new skills and knowledge

specific competencies
employment requirements
career advancement
Appropriate persons may
include:

program coordinator
teacher
advisor
teachers in other areas such as trade areas
career development advisors
Community Advocates and Learning
Partners/Indigenous community members

Support resources may

include:

audio-visual aids
visual materials such as diagrams
ICT based tools
library

Previous experiences can

include:

work experience
volunteer or recreational experience
family responsibilities
study including formal schooling or informal learning
any possible barriers to completion

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Learning styles may include:

auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
tactile

Purposes of a learning plan

may include:

assisting the learner and the provider to plan

systematically for the attainment of goals
as a tool to monitor progress
to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her
preferred options at the end of the course..

Features of an individual
learning plan include:

short term/long term goals and indicators of success

actions and activities to be undertaken, including
monitoring arrangements
responsibilities
timelines
acknowledgement that the document is a working
document and is subject to constant change, addition
and deletion

Components of individual
learning planning process
are:

assessment of learners needs

negotiation and development of long term goals
identifying one or two short term specific objectives
determination of tasks and progress to achieve goals
and objectives
agreement as to who is responsible for the
implementation of each task
identification of additional support persons

Purposes of the portfolio may

include:

case workers and personal carers

career counsellors

family members

record what has been achieved in the course

provide a basis for an RPL application at a later stage
provide support for a CV
provide opportunity for reflection on progress towards
achieving goals
opportunity to reflect on strategies which have been
successful

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Types of evidence may

include:

collections of samples compiled by the learner

products with supporting documentation
journal/log book

Purpose of evidence includes:

document progress towards achievement of goals

document competencies
build a picture of personal attributes
identify areas for further skill development
identify strengths and weaknesses
document employability skills

Formats may include:

folder
on-line
e-portfolio

Factors which contribute to

success may include:

transferring learning from one area to a new area

applying appropriate strategies
practising new skills
seeking support of teacher, peers, other interested
parties when needed

Barriers may include:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints
conflict with discourses of education
cultural differences
multiple roles and responsibilities

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

clarify own learning goals and factors affecting own

learning, document a learning plan using an
established template, maintain a portfolio, and monitor
and update the learning plan when necessary.

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an established format to document the learning plan

computer technology as required
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit is
best undertaken over the course of the program so
learning goals can be reviewed and amended
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and strategies to achieve goals
direct observation of the learner participating in the
process of developing and monitoring a learning plan
or completing tasks for the portfolio
portfolios to assess evidence of how identified goals
have been met consisting of :

collections of samples compiled by the learner

product with supporting documentation

journal/log book

testimonials/reports from other teachers or support

staff

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VU21324 Plan and undertake a project

Unit Code

VU21324

Unit Title

Plan and undertake a project

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to plan, carry out
and review the final outcome of a project based activity
focusing on an identified area of interest or need.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who need to develop a range of

literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills through
practical application in an activity in a context and/or around a
specific content area. Content for the unit can be drawn from
any area of learner interest or need. The project can be
completed either individually or as a member of a group.
Activities will be designed within guidelines established by the
learner.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Propose a project

1.1

Select an area of interest or need

1.2

Clarify proposed project goals with appropriate

support people

1.3

Link current skills, knowledge, interests and learning

strategies to project

2.1

Clarify the elements of the project

2.2

Identify the steps for completing the project

2.3

Clarify responsibilities of those involved in the

project

3.1

Record action plan

3.2

Record work undertaken to meet project goals

4.1

Gather resources required for the project

4.2

Undertake project tasks

2 Design and plan the

project

3 Document the project

4 Carry out the plan

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5 Review the conduct of

the project

4.3

Monitor and record activities undertaken

4.4

Amend action plan as needed

5.1

Identify key aspects of success in meeting goals

5.2

Identify barriers to success

5.3

Discuss strategies which can be applied to other

contexts with appropriate support people

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
knowledge of a range of methods to present and record information
potential barriers to completing a project
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

read and interpret a range of information requirements related to the project

record information related to the progress and completion of the project

discuss resource requirements and progress of the project with those involved

Planning and organising skills to:

gather information to undertake the project

follow an action plan to complete the project according to identified time frames and
processes

problem solving skills to identify contingencies to deal with unplanned obstacles related to
the project such as notifying relevant staff of a problem
learning skills to apply own knowledge and interests to selection of project activity
personal management skills to to manage own activities within the project

Project goals may include:

completion of an individual or group based activity:

construction of a newsletter

compilation of a recipe book

compilation of a photo collection

creation of a catalogue of songs

organising a class activity such as an outing, a party, a

dance

organising a community activity such as sporting club

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fundraiser, over 50s sporting competition

preparation of a lunch / dinner for a group

designing and producing a T shirt for an event / cause

designing and producing a community mural

working in a community garden

solving specific workplace problems, such as ways of

monitoring return of equipment in good order

negotiating solution to roster problems

additional knowledge and skill outcomes such as

reading, writing and numeracy skills
value of project to other aspects of the learners work,
learning, community involvement
previous experiences related to identified goals:

Appropriate support people

may include:

work experience

volunteer or recreational experience

family responsibilities

study including formal schooling or informal learning

health and other personal matters

any possible barriers to completion

mentor
teacher
volunteer tutor
family member / friend
community member

Elements may include:

what / who / why / how / when / where

Steps may include:

establishing advantages and disadvantages of working

with others on the project

Responsibilities of those
involved in the project may
include

participation
working collaboratively
monitoring project tasks, roles, time lines and
responsibilities
awareness of simple strategies for dealing with
conflicting discourses
checking project tasks, roles, time lines and
responsibilities

Action plan may include:

commencement dates

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roles and responsibilities

tasks
completion dates
Resources may include:

research
information

Factors which contribute to

success can include:

transferring learning from one area to a new area

applying appropriate strategies
practising new skills
seeking support of teacher, peers, other interested
parties when needed
clear role definitions
problem solving techniques
developing co-operative learning techniques

Barriers may include:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints
conflict with discourses of education
cultural differences
multiple roles and responsibilities

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

plan a project based on an area of interest, clarify
project goals with an appropriate support person,
document the project, and carry out the project
according to the project plan
participate in a review of the conduct and outcome of
the project including successful outcomes and barriers
to completion of the project

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

texts and information related to areas of interest that
are relevant and familiar to the learner
resources to complete the project for example facilities
such as libraries and computers

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access to support people such as community experts

or other experts
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of examples related to the completion of the
project such as:

project action plan

journal/log book recording project-related activities

collections of samples compiled by the learner

such as photos, written materials, visual materials

final product of the project

direct observation of the learner planning and carrying

out the project

oral or written questioning to confirm understanding of

the actions undertaken to complete the project and
difficulties encountered

verbal third party feedback, for example from peers

involved in the project:

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VU21325 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes

Unit Code

VU21325

Unit Title

Engage with texts of limited complexity for

personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with a

range of everyday, less familiar paper based and digital text
types, of limited complexity. It develops the skills to read,
interpret and evaluate everyday texts of limited complexity for
personal purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Reading): 3.03, 3.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to people seeking to improve their personal

literacy skills and who need to develop a range of reading
skills both in a paper based and digital context. These skills
provide the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with more complex texts.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for
personal purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21326 Engage with
texts of limited complexity for learning purposes and VU21330
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate personally
relevant information in
everyday print based
and digital texts of
limited complexity

1.1

Identify a range of texts of limited complexity to meet

personal needs

1.2

Describe features of texts

1.3

Select information of personal relevance.

2.1

Determine the source of texts

2 Read and interpret a

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range of everyday print

based and digital
personally relevant texts
of limited complexity

3 Evaluate a range of
personally relevant print
based and digital texts
of limited complexity

2.2

Predict the purpose of the text

2.3

Use a range of strategies to comprehend the text

2.4

Determine main ideas in the text

2.5

Identify key descriptive details

3.1

Apply a range of strategies to analyse texts

3.2

Determine the effectiveness of the texts in terms of

meeting personal purpose.

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

understands that a text represents the authors experiences, purposes, opinions

understands that texts have different audiences and different purposes

understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
information can be accessed and used in a number of ways including digitally
Required skills:
problem solving skills to:

interpret basic structural conventions of text such as chronological sequencing of events,

identification followed by description

draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to make sense of text

oral communication skills to convey information about text including an opinion about its
effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate information of
limited complexity

Range of texts of limited

complexity relevant to
personal purposes may
include:

longer texts which require integration of a number of

ideas and pieces of information
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

personally relevant messages such as email, SMS,

cards, letters, online postings

narrative texts / prose texts such as fiction, reflective

writing in personal letters, autobiographical accounts,
short stories, diary entries, recount

informative texts such as non-fiction texts of personal

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interest, weblogs, short articles in newsletter

Features of texts may include:

procedural texts such as instructions on using

equipment for example touch screens for accessing
services, banking

opinion texts

transactional texts such as bills, formal and informal

personal letters

visual texts such as stories, posters, art work, notices

such as lost kitten, signs,

photo display with descriptive comments (including

electronic versions)

TV programs, advertisements

texts jointly constructed by teacher and student peers

text structures that incorporate a number of ideas and

include some embedded information and abstraction:

narrative texts with a chronological sequence of events,

orientation, complication, resolution, use of descriptive
language, variations in authors voice

informative texts with impersonal tone, headings,

authors views expressed as facts and which might
follow a standard format such as general statement,
factual description, conclusion

persuasive texts which use emotive and persuasive

language, includes facts and opinions, authors bias
may be explicit with some implicit meaning, and might
follow a standard format such as statement of opinion,
argument, summing up or recommendation

procedural texts with a series of sequential steps

required to achieve goals; icons; text supported by
diagrams

transactional texts such as letters with formal opening,

statement of purpose, details, request, action required,
formal close

explicit navigation features such as headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus, dot points

sentences:

complex and compound sentences with simple verb

tenses and routine word order patterns

devices used to refer to words or phrases used in

previous clauses/sentences

dependent clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, while

familiar and some specialised words / phrases/

abbreviations:

those associated with personally relevant education,

recreation and leisure activities

introductory phrases which indicate an opinion or fact is

being offered

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common idioms

familiar visuals, symbols and logos:

Sources of text may include:

arrows

icons

service provider logos

friends
relatives
service providers

Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout
title and other visual clues on cover

Strategies to comprehend the

text include:

meaning-making strategies:

identifying ways in which the author chooses words to

convey feelings and experiences, and the effect of
these choices in creating emotions in the reader

recognising that use of vocabulary, style of writing,

layout and graphic features vary according to purpose

drawing on a broad bank of personally relevant words

and phrases

recognising introductory phrases which indicate an

opinion or a fact is being offered

clarifying intended meaning by varying speed when

reading

recognising meaning of conventional punctuation, font

and layout such as semi-colons, brackets, italics

identifying literary devices used by the author

de-coding strategies:

Main ideas may include key

points / topic sentences related
to:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: phonic and visual letter patterns;
syllabification; word origins; and background knowledge
of text

using punctuation as an aid to understanding such as

capitalisation, full stops, commas, exclamation marks,
speech marks

personal reflection
narrative
information / facts / procedures
personal contact

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cultural contact
entertainment
Key descriptive details may
relate to:

plot, characters, setting of fiction text

supporting information for non-fiction texts
details of argument / requirements for transactional
texts

Strategies to analyse texts

may include:

clarifying the intention of the writer

identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
discussing effect of language choices on effectiveness
of the text such as emotive and descriptive words, use
of slang, use of inclusive pronouns
reading a text of fiction, and commenting on the
structure and content
expressing an opinion on the text such as how the text
affected them, how they felt about an aspect of the text
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the authors
culture, experiences and value system
comparing similar texts of personal relevance in terms
of language used or text structure

Effectiveness is evaluated in
terms of:

meeting its purpose

meeting the needs of the audience
own knowledge and experience
its source
whether the text conveys the authors real or imaginary
experience/ intentions
whether the author is successful in creating an
emotional response in the reader, if that is the
perceived intention of the writer

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different, personally relevant text types

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of limited complexity at least one of which must be

digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as learning, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

digital and paper based texts of limited complexity
communication technology and software
personally relevant
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of paper based
and digital texts of limited complexity
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different personally relevant
text types
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to texts

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VU21326 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

Unit Code

VU21326

Unit Title

Engage with texts of limited complexity for

learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with a

range of everyday and less familiar print and digital texts, of
limited complexity to participate in learning. The unit provides
the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary to read,
interpret and evaluate everyday texts of limited complexity for
learning purposes
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Reading): 3.03, 3.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners seeking to improve their reading

skills in order to access educational participation options It
provides the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with more complex texts for learning purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
writing unit: VU21330 Create texts of limited complexity for
learning purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21325 Engage with
texts of limited complexity for personal purposes and
VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for personal
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate routine and

familiar information in
print and digital texts of
limited complexity

1.1

Identify a range of texts of limited complexity for

learning purposes

1.2

Describe features of texts

1.3

Identify Information relevant to learning purposes

2.1

Determine source of texts

2 Read and interpret a

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range of print and digital

texts of limited
complexity for learning
purposes

3 Evaluate a range of print

and digital texts of
limited complexity
relevant to learning
purposes

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2.3

Use a range of strategies to comprehend the text

2.4

Identify main ideas in text

2.5

Identify supporting details

3.1

Apply a limited range of strategies to analyse texts

3.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the texts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
texts represent the authors experiences, purposes, opinions
relationship between source of text and validity of information
texts have different audiences and different purposes
information can be accessed and represented in a number of ways including digitally
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

interpret basic structural conventions of text such as sequencing of information, identification

followed by description

draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to make sense of text

draw on prior knowledge to make sense of text

Texts of limited complexity

for learning purposes may
include:

longer digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts

which require integration of a number of ideas and
pieces of information:

instructional learning materials such as text books,

collections of learning resources, handouts, web-based
materials

procedural manuals / learner guides

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Features of texts may include:

reports / feedback

informal and formal email or hand written messages

about familiar and immediate matters such as
information about an assignment from a fellow class
member or the teacher, support available at the
learning organisation

individual learning plans, self assessments, portfolios,

diaries

formatted texts such as enrolment forms, timetables

text structures that incorporate a number of ideas and

include some embedded information and abstraction:

instructional texts with headings and sub-headings to

organise the text; format that typically includes a main
statement and supporting information such as a
learning goal and materials or other requirements
needed to support it , sequential steps required to
achieve goals; icons to provide guidance to the learner
as to what is required

narrative texts such as a chronological sequence of

events, use of descriptive language, variations in
authors voice

informative texts which use impersonal tone and

headings, facts that might follow a standard format
such as general statement, factual description,
conclusion

persuasive texts which use emotive and persuasive

language, include facts and opinions, authors bias may
be explicit or implicit, and might follow a standard
format such as statement of opinion, argument,
summing up or recommendation

explicit navigation features such as headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus

sentences:

complex and compound sentences with simple verb

tenses and routine word order patterns

devices used to refer to words or phrases used in

previous clauses/sentences

dependent clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, while, if

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary associated with personally relevant learning

activities

common idioms

technical terms linked to learning goals

visual information:

icons

information and activities presented visually in learning

resources such as graphs, tables and charts

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Sources of text may include:

table of contents, index

digital/online
instructional designers / writers
teachers/trainers

Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text such as layout
title and other visual clues on cover

Strategies to comprehend the

text include:

meaning-making strategies:

identifying ways in which the author chooses words to

convey feelings and experiences, and the effect of
these choices in creating emotions in the reader

recognising that use of vocabulary, style of writing,

layout and graphic features vary according to purpose

drawing on a broad bank of personally relevant words

and phrases

recognising introductory phrases which indicate an

opinion or a fact is being offered

clarifying intended meaning by varying speed when

reading

identifying techniques used by the author to achieve

purpose such as tone and words

de-coding strategies:

word identification strategies, including: phonic and

visual letter patterns; syllabification; word origins; and
background knowledge of text.

punctuation as an aid to understanding such as

capitalisation, full stops, commas, exclamation marks,
speech marks

Supporting details may

include:

more detailed information

Strategies to analyse texts

may include:

clarifying the intention of the writer

arguments in support of ideas

identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining

meaning from the text
discussing effect of language choices on effectiveness
of the text for example, use of passive voice, technical
jargon, impersonal tone
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the authors

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culture, experiences and value system

comparing similar texts of personal relevance in terms
of language used or text structure or information
provided
Effectiveness of the text is
evaluated in terms of:

meeting its purpose (instruction / information)

meeting the needs of the audience
own knowledge and experience
whether the material is presented in a way that makes
it accessible to the reader

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different, text types of limited complexity
related to learning at least one of which must be
digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

communication technology and software
personally relevant digital and paper based texts of
limited complexity related to learning purposes
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in and making meaning of paper based
and digital texts of limited complexity

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oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the

purpose and features of different text types related to
learning
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to texts

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VU21327 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21327

Unit Title

Engage with texts of limited complexity for

employment purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to read, interpret

and evaluate a range of everyday and less familiar paper
based and digital text types of limited complexity, for
employment purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Reading): 3.03, 3.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who are seeking develop a range

of reading skills both in a paper based and digital context to
improve their employment participation options. These skills
will provide the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with more complex texts. This unit is suitable for
those in employment and those who aspire to employment.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21331 Create texts of limited complexity to
participate in the workplace. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21325
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
and VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for personal
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate routine and

familiar information in
paper based and digital
texts of limited
complexity relevant to
employment purposes

1.1

Identify a range of texts of limited complexity for

employment purposes

1.2

Describe features of texts

1.3

Identify relevant information

2.1

Determine source of texts

2 Read and interpret a

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range of paper based

and digital texts of
limited complexity
relevant to employment
purposes

3 Evaluate a range of
paper based and digital
texts of limited
complexity for
employment purposes

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts

2.3

Use a range of strategies to interpret the text

2.4

Identify and interpret main ideas in texts

2.5

Locate relevant explanatory or additional information

needed to interpret the texts

3.1

Apply a limited range of strategies to analyse texts

3.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the text.

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
strategies used to analyse texts to identify their usefulness
strategies used in texts to achieve purpose and convey information and opinion
relationship between source of text and validity of information
texts have different audiences and different purposes
information can be accessed and represented in a number of ways including digitally
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

interpret basic structural conventions of text such as sequencing of information in flowcharts

and work procedures, identification followed by description

draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to make sense of text

draw on prior knowledge to make sense of text

distinguish fact from opinion

oral communication skills to convey information about work related texts including an
opinion about effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and interpret
work related information of limited complexity

Texts of limited complexity

for employment purposes
may include:

longer digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts

which require integration of a number of ideas and
pieces of information:

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informative texts:

information from government agencies such as Job

Networks, employing organizations and companies

human resources information such as employment

contracts and induction materials

OHS / WHS materials

company newsletters

notices from unions

procedural texts:

standard operating procedures

job specifications

manufacturers' specifications

equipment manuals

flowcharts

customer requirements

formatted texts:

workplace forms such as incident report forms

safety data sheets

transactional texts:

Features of texts include:

letters requesting action or response

text structures that incorporate a number of ideas and

include some embedded information and abstraction:

procedural texts with sequential steps and key

headings such as standard operating procedures

informative texts using a standard format such as

general statement, factual description, conclusion such
as manufacturers information

transactional texts with formal opening, statement of

purpose, details, request, action required, formal close

persuasive texts in which bias may be explicit or

implicit, may use emotive and persuasive language,
include facts and opinions, and might follow a standard
format such as statement of opinion, argument,
summing up or recommendation such as union
information

formatted texts with headings, numbered sections,

sequentially organised information such as safety data
sheets, ,award documentation,

explicit navigation feature such as, headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus

sentences:

complex and compound sentences with simple verb

tenses and routine word order patterns such as
instructions, explanations, questions, opinions

devices used to refer to words or phrases used in

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previous clauses/sentences

dependent clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, if, while

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary related to specific workplace or industry

environment

technical terms related to workplace / industry

common idioms

simple diagrams such as flowcharts of processes

numerical information:

Sources may include:

information which summarises data formatted into a

table or chart

standard measurements

calculations for example ratios,

pay rates, costs

employment agency
workplace, including paper-based, email, intranet
union
industry body
manufacturer
government department

Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

layout of the text
personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text
visuals

Strategies to interpret the text

may include:

meaning-making strategies:

self-correction, re-reading, reading ahead, varying

speed, reads aloud, creating questions, checking for
accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people

relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

using a range of technical vocabulary of relevance to

particular industry or workplace

predicting the meaning of unknown words by using

surrounding words

de-coding strategies:

using a range of word identification strategies,

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including: visual and phonic patterns, word derivations

and meanings

Main ideas may include:

recognising ways in which layout of a document

conveys meaning

technical terms
instructions / operating procedures
customer requirements
OHS / WHS information
quality processes

Strategies to analyse texts

may include:

clarifying the intention of the writer

identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
expressing an opinion on the text such as how the text
affected them, whether the text conveyed information
clearly
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
comparing similar texts in terms of language used or
text structure

Effectiveness is evaluated in
terms of:

if it is able to be applied
meeting its purpose, including inferred purpose
meeting the needs of the audience
own knowledge and experience
clarity and relevance

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different, text types of limited complexity
relevant to employment or workplace purposes, at
least one of which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be

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relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

access to communication technology and software
personally relevant digital and paper based texts of
limited complexity related to employment or the
workplace
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in and making meaning of paper based
and digital texts of limited complexity
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose and features of different text types related to
learning
oral information from the learner describing the
meaning and effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to
workplace related texts
third party reports from a workplace supervisor
detailing the ability of the learner to engage with
employment related texts of limited complexity and
apply information

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VU21328 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21328

Unit Title

Engage with texts of limited complexity to

participate in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to engage with a

range of everyday and less familiar paper based and digital
text types, of limited complexity, to participate in the
community. It provides the learner with the skills and
knowledge necessary to read, interpret and evaluate everyday
texts of limited complexity for community purposes.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Reading): 3.03, 3.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners seeking to improve their reading

skills in order to improve their community participation options
It provides the foundation for future activities associated with
engaging with texts of limited complexity for community
participation.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21332 Create texts of limited complexity to
participate in the community. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21325
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
and VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for personal
purposes.
The community can have a range of definitions, depending
on the learners situation. Community may signify local
environment in the case of rural or regional learners. While
community is most often defined geographically, it can also be
defined to include those with whom one shares an affinity or
interest, such as a group which meets, including over the
internet, for a common purpose. It also may be interpreted in a
broader more general sense, and mean society.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Locate routine and

familiar information in
paper based and digital
texts of limited
complexity relevant to
community purposes
2 Read and interpret a
range of everyday paper
based and digital texts of
limited complexity to
participate in the
community

3 Evaluate a range of
everyday paper based
and digital texts of
limited complexity to
participate in the
community

1.1

Identify a range of texts of limited complexity to

participate in the community

1.2

Describe features of texts

1.3

Identify information relevant to community participation

2.1

Determine source of texts

2.2

Predict the purpose of the texts is predicted

2.3

Use a range of strategies to comprehend texts

2.4

Identify and interpret main ideas in the texts

2.5

Identify supporting information

3.1

Apply a limited range of strategies to analyse texts

3.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the text in terms of

meeting its purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

interpret basic structural conventions of text such as sequencing of information in flowcharts

and work procedures, identification followed by description

draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to make sense of text

draw on prior knowledge to make sense of text

distinguish fact from opinion

oral communication skills to convey information about community related texts including
an opinion about their effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and interpret
work related information of limited complexity
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Texts of limited complexity

may include:

Features of texts include:

longer texts such as digital, printed, handwritten and

visual texts which require integration of a number of
ideas and pieces of information:

informative texts such as brochures, community

newsletters or notices, local newspaper articles of
limited complexity about familiar matters supported by
headlines, visual materials

persuasive texts such as advertisements, leaflets about

community matters, political advertisements

transactional texts such as letters from government or

other community organisations

formatted texts such as surveys on everyday

community matters ,or those requiring biographical data
for community participation such as membership of an
organisation

procedural texts such as instructions to use public

transport ticketing machines

visual texts such as posters, graffiti, advertisements for

community events, maps of local areas of interest

messages

text structures that are clearly structured and

incorporate a number of ideas and include some
embedded information and abstraction:

persuasive texts which use emotive and persuasive

language, include facts and opinions, authors bias may
be explicit or implicit, and might follow a standard
format such as statement of opinion, argument,
summing up or recommendation

informative texts which use impersonal tones and

headings and might follow a standard format such as
general statement, factual description, conclusion

transactional texts with formal opening, statement of

purpose, details, request, action required, formal close

procedural texts with a series of sequential steps

required to achieve goals; icons; text supported by
diagrams

explicit navigation features such as headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus

information which summarises data formatted into a

table or chart

sentences:

complex and compound sentences with simple verb

tenses and routine word order patterns

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devices used to refer to words or phrases used in

previous clauses/sentences

dependent clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, while, if

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

place-related information (community venues,

government service offices, educational facilities,
recreation and leisure facilities)

time-related information (starting times of events,

appointments)

those associated with personally relevant, recreation

and leisure activities

vocabulary related to community environment

common idioms

numbers as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and

percentages:

measures such as, distance, and time,

connected with money such as comparative costs of

community events, changes in benefits, alternative
travel arrangements

well-known visuals, symbols and logos:

Sources of text may include:

electronic or paper based map of local area community

and public facilities

names/logos of service providers

retail outlets

community group
government department
newspaper
advertising company
political party

Predictions may be based on:

prior knowledge of the context

personal experience
prior knowledge of aspects of the text
title / headings / headlines / home page
page layout
visuals

Strategies to comprehend
texts may include:

meaning-making strategies:

self-correction, re-reading, reading ahead, varying

speed, reads aloud, creating questions, checking for
accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people

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relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

predicting the meaning of unknown words by using

surrounding words and visuals

recognising that use of vocabulary, style of writing,

layout and graphic features vary according to purpose

drawing on a broad bank of words and phrases

including those related to the immediate community or
community of interest

recognising introductory phrases which indicate an

opinion or a fact is being offered

clarifying intended meaning by varying speed when

reading

de-coding strategies:

Strategies to analyse texts

may include:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: phonic and visual letter patterns;
syllabification; word origins; and background knowledge
of text

using punctuation as an aid to understanding such as

capitalisation, full stops, commas, exclamation marks,
speech marks

clarifying the intention of the writer

identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
discussing effect of language choices on effectiveness
of the text such as emotive and descriptive words,
commenting on the structure and content
expressing an opinion on the text such as how the text
affected the reader, commenting on an aspect of the
text
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
comparing similar texts in terms of language used or
text structure
looking at persuasive devices used by the writer

Effectiveness is evaluated in
terms of:

meeting its purpose

meeting the needs of the audience
own knowledge and experience

VU21328 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different, text types of limited complexity
relevant to community purposes at least one of which
must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

personally relevant digital and paper based texts of
limited complexity related to community participation
resources drawn from the learners local community
access to communication technology as required
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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Unit Code

VU21329

Unit Title

Create texts of limited complexity for

personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to create a range

of everyday paper based and digital texts of limited complexity
related to personal purposes, which may include some
unfamiliar aspects, and for communication with others.
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency
relate directly to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
( Commonwealth of Australia 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of the ACSF indicators of competence Level 3
(Writing), 3.05, 3.06.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their personal

written communication skills. The unit provides the learner
with the skills and knowledge necessary to create everyday
texts of limited complexity for personal purposes. It will
develop the written communication skills to complete more
unfamiliar texts. These skills will provide the foundation for
future activities associated with producing more complex
texts.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21325
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes.
The link between Reading and Writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units such as VU21332 Create texts of limited
complexity to participate in the community

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify personally
relevant, everyday and
less familiar paper
based and digital text
types

1.1

Identify a range of paper based and digital texts of

limited complexity

1.2

Interpret the purpose and needs of the audience

1.3

Describe the features of the texts

2 Plan personally relevant

2.1

Determine the purpose of each text and select the

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digital and paper based

texts of limited
complexity

3 Produce personally
relevant digital and
paper based texts of
limited complexity

appropriate text type

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the required purpose

and gather support materials

2.3

Collect the information required to create the texts

3.1

Plan, sequence and link the content for each text

3.2

Review each draft text for accuracy and effect

3.3

Complete final texts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
the major differences between public and private writing
basic structural conventions of text:

chronological sequencing of events, identification followed by description

consistent use of grammatically correct simple sentence forms

occasional use of complex sentences

use of upper and lower case letters

generic grammatical forms including personal pronouns and temporal links

Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

locate information

identify a range of audiences and a range of purposes for texts

Paper based and digital texts

of limited complexity may
include:

longer texts which require integration of a number of

ideas and pieces of information and could include
visuals
informal and formal messages about familiar and
immediate matters:

SMS, email or hand written to family member, friend, a

childs teacher

notes taken from a telephone message

narrative texts:

reflective writing in personal letter

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short stories / autobiographical accounts

diary entries

recounts

expressive text:

poetry

songs

notes in a visual diary

informative texts:

blogs

short articles for newsletters

report

procedural texts:

shopping lists

reminders, family birthdays

simple diary entries

notes copied from other sources

instructions such as a recipe

opinion texts such as opinion letters to local

newspapers
persuasive texts such as presentation of an argument
for or against with a recommendation
formatted texts such as surveys, competition entry
forms, accessing goods and services
texts containing visual elements:

digital stories

posters / notices / signs

labels in a photo album including on social media

collaborative texts
Audience may include:

self only
immediate family / friends
local newspaper

Features of the texts may

include:

structure:

clearly structured text using structural conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

chronological sequencing of events; logically
sequenced and cohesive prose; identification followed
by description; orientation, complication, resolution in
narrative texts; use of descriptive language

features of procedural and informative texts such as

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transparent organisation with sequentially ordered dot

points, numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical
listings, spacing, headings

features of persuasive texts which include facts and

opinions, standard format such as statement of opinion,
argument, summing up or recommendation

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table

sentences:

consistent use of grammatically correct simple

sentence forms

use of dependant clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, if, and while

occasional use of complex and compound sentences

use of upper and lower case letters

use of generic grammatical forms including personal

pronouns and temporal links

devices to refer to words or phrases used in previous

clauses/sentences

vocabulary:

precise /relevant use of vocabulary

use of introductory phrases to indicate an opinion or

fact is being offered

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English slang,

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs

symbols

drawings / sketches / illustrations / diagrams

maps

handwritten / word processed

on paper / poster
online such as SMS / email / social media / digital story
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols

Support materials may

include:

sample texts / templates

written information from a range of sources:

newspaper articles

personal letters

literature, films, documentaries, radio programs

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spoken word resources such as oral history,

indigenous narratives
Review may include:

support from the teacher, peers and / or another

support person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience and message

appropriateness of layout and register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
personally relevant digital and paper based text types
create one digital and one paper based simple,
personally relevant text with each text reflecting a
different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful
outcomes at the qualification level an integrated
approach to assessment should be used, refer to
Section B 6.1 Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related
to another domain such as community participation,
the same texts may be relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real / authentic texts in context
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner creating personally relevant

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texts of limited complexity

portfolio of drafts and completed texts of limited
complexity created by the learner
oral and / or written questioning to assess the ability to
identify a range of personally relevant text types for
different purposes and audiences

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Unit Code

VU21330

Unit Title

Create texts of limited complexity for

learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create a range of everyday
texts of limited complexity which are relevant to the learning
environment and which may include some unfamiliar aspects.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Writing). 3.05, 3.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their literacy

skills in the learning environment and need to develop a range
of writing and communication skills associated with creating
texts. The unit provides the learner with the skills and
knowledge necessary to create everyday texts of limited
complexity in the learning environment. It will develop the
written communication skills to complete more unfamiliar texts
and to produce or complete the range of texts used in a formal
learning environment. These skills will provide the foundation
for future activities associated with producing more complex
texts for study purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21326
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes.
The link between Reading and Writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units such as VU21325 Engage with texts of limited
complexity for personal purposes and VU21329 Create texts
of limited complexity for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify everyday and

less familiar digital and
paper based texts types

1.1

Source a range of paper based and digital texts of

limited complexity

1.2

Interpret the purpose and needs of the audience

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relevant to learning
2 Plan learning related
digital and paper based
texts of limited
complexity

3 Produce learning related

digital and paper based
texts of limited
complexity

1.3

Describe the features of the texts

2.1

Determine the purpose of each text and select the

appropriate text type

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the required purpose

and gather support materials

2.3

Collect the information required to create the texts

3.1

Plan, sequence and link the content for each text

3.2

Review each draft text for accuracy and effect

3.3

Complete final texts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

the major differences between public and private writing

basic structural conventions of text:

chronological sequencing of events, identification followed by description

consistent use of grammatically correct simple sentence forms

occasional use of complex sentences

use of upper and lower case letters

generic grammatical forms including personal pronouns and temporal links

Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

locate information

identify a range of audiences and a range of purposes for texts

Paper based and digital texts

of limited complexity may
include:

longer texts which require integration of a number of

ideas and pieces of information
electronic, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

informal and formal email or hand written messages

about familiar and immediate matters such as
requesting information about an assignment from a
fellow class member or the teacher

notes taken from a whiteboard

notes taken from verbal instructions such as how to

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complete a task

Audience may include:

vocabulary, spelling lists

task lists

diary entries related to study plans

individual learning plans

self assessments

tests / exercises / reports

portfolios

labels / labelled diagrams

dictation

work books

journal

digital stories

reflective writing related to learning

blogs / text for a webpage

collaborative text

report

notes in a visual diary

private or public audiences:

self only such as vocabulary lists, notes, task lists

class members such as report, summary of research,

collaborative work

teacher, application for extension of time, message to

explain absence

organisational such as administration change of

address details, enrolment

personal study or assessment purposes

collection of information to prepare for writing activities

recording and organising information for regular

reference

organising time such as timeline, homework grid /

calendars
Features of the texts may
include:

text structure:

clearly structured text using structural conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

features of procedural and informative texts transparent

organisation, such as sequentially ordered dot points,
numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical listings,

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spacing, headings

features of persuasive texts which include facts and

opinions, standard format such as statement of opinion,
argument, summing up or recommendation

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table

sentences:

consistent use of grammatically correct simple

sentence forms

use of dependant clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, if, and while

occasional use of complex and compound sentences

correct use of upper and lower case letters

use of generic grammatical forms including personal

pronouns and temporal links

devices to refer to words or phrases used in previous

clauses/sentences

vocabulary:

precise /relevant use of vocabulary

use of introductory phrases to indicate an opinion or

fact is being offered

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English slang,
dialect, LOTE

visuals:

photographs

Appropriate format may

include:

symbols

drawings / sketches / illustrations / diagrams

maps

handwritten / word processed

SMS / email / digital story
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols
PowerPoint presentation
report / essay / short answer questions
book review
reference list
notes for a classroom presentation
student evaluation / feedback

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Support materials may

include:

Review may include:

sample texts / templates

written material, information from the teacher, other
students, library texts, online sources
support from the teacher, by peers, by another support
person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose and audience

clarity of message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
learning related digital and paper based text types
create one digital and one paper based simple,
learning related text with each text reflecting a different
text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful
outcomes at the qualification level an integrated
approach to assessment should be used, refer to
Section B 6.1 Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related
to another domain, such as personal purposes, the
same texts may be relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real / authentic texts in context
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner may depend on:
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

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observation of the learner creating learning related

texts of limited complexity
portfolio of drafts and completed learning related texts
of limited complexity created by the learner
oral and / or written questioning to assess the ability to
identify a range of learning related text types for
different purposes and audiences

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VU21331 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace

Unit Code

VU21331

Unit Title

Create texts of limited complexity to

participate in the workplace

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to create a range

of everyday paper based and digital texts of limited complexity
related to employment purposes, which may include some
unfamiliar aspects.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Writing): 3.05, 3.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to people seeking to improve their

employment participation options by developing a range of
writing and communication skills associated with creating texts
related to employment. The unit provides the learner with the
skills and knowledge necessary to produce texts of limited
complexity with an employment context and purpose. These
skills will provide the foundation for future activities associated
with producing text.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21327
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment
purposes. The link between Reading and Writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units such as VU21325 Engage with
texts of limited complexity for personal purposes and
VU21329 Create texts of limited complexity for personal
purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify personally
relevant and less familiar
paper based and digital
text types relevant to
employment

1.1

Explore a range of employment related digital and

paper based text types of limited complexity

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience of the texts

1.3

Identify the features of selected digital and paper based

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texts
2 Produce an employment
related paper based text
of limited complexity

3 Produce a simple
employment related
digital text

2.1

Determine the purpose of the text and select the

appropriate text type

2.2

Select the appropriate format

2.3

Plan and sequence the content

2.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

2.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

3.1

Determine the purpose of the digital text and select the

appropriate text type

3.2

Select the appropriate format

3.3

Plan and sequence the content

3.4

Arrange the features of the text to meet the purpose

3.5

Review the draft text and make any adjustments to the

final text as required

Required Knowledge:
stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing
punctuation conventions of sentence writing such as full stops, commas and question
marks
technical vocabulary and acronyms relevant to the workplace
Required Skills:
literacy skills to demonstrate:

ability to structure and sequence writing to produce text

use of punctuation devices such as full stops and commas, capitalisation of letters

ability to use grammatical forms for different purposes such as giving explanations

ability to use dependent clauses with simple connectives such as when, if .

problem solving skills to identify audience and purpose of paper based and digital texts
and use appropriate language

Paper based and digital texts

of limited complexity may

longer texts which require integration of a number of

ideas and pieces of information and could include

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include

visuals
informative texts:

OH&S materials

company newsletters

routine reports such as an incident report or service

provided

shift notes

procedural texts

standard operating procedures

job specifications

manufacturers' specifications

equipment manuals

flowcharts

customer requirements

formatted texts

incident report forms / pre-operational checklists

material safety data sheets

transactional texts:

Purpose may include:

letters or emails requesting action or response

collection of information
compliance / legal / OHS requirements
participation in workplace training
communication of information related to storage,
location of products and resources, health and safety
communication of instructions or warnings

Audience may include:

fellow workers
immediate superior
workers in another section
clients / customers
visitors / contractors

Features of the texts may

include:

text structures that incorporate a number of ideas and

include some embedded information and abstraction:

procedural texts with sequential steps and key

headings such as standard operating procedures

informative texts using a standard format such as

general statement, factual description, conclusion such
as manufacturers information

transactional texts with formal opening, statement of

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purpose, details, request, action required, formal close

persuasive texts in which bias may be explicit or

formatted texts with headings, numbered sections,

sequentially organised information such as safety data
sheets, ,award documentation,

explicit navigation feature such as, headings, table of

contents, site map / menus

sentences:

complex and compound sentences with simple verb

tenses and routine word order patterns, for example,
instructions, explanations, questions, opinions

devices used to refer to words or phrases used in

previous clauses/sentences

dependent clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, if, while

familiar words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary related to specific workplace or industry

environment

technical terms related to workplace / industry

common idioms

acronyms such as OHS, HR, MSDS

simple diagrams such as flowcharts of processes

numerical information, for example:

Appropriate format may

include:

information which summarises data formatted into a

table or chart

standard measurements

calculations for example ratios,

pay rates / costs

handwritten, word processed

printed or online
data entry in a database
size of words and visuals
font
place of colour, symbols, capitalisation

Content may include:

commonly used workplace abbreviations, symbols and

icons
commonly used and specialised words from the

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immediate workplace environment

Review may include:

using own support resources such as the teacher,

peers or spell checker to review:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for
assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
employment related digital and paper based text types
produce one digital and one paper based employment
related text of limited complexity
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful
outcomes at the qualification level an integrated
approach to assessment should be used, refer to
Section B 6.1 Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related
to another domain, such as personal purposes, the
same texts may be relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real / authentic employment related texts
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner creating personally relevant
texts of limited complexity related to employment
purposes
portfolio of drafts and completed texts of limited
complexity created by the learner
oral and / or written questioning to assess the ability to
identify a range of personally relevant employment
related text types for different purposes and audiences

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VU21332 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21332

Unit Title

Create texts of limited complexity to

participate in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create a range of texts of
limited complexity which deal with everyday subject matters
but may include some less familiar aspects and which are
relevant to participation in the community.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three (Writing): 3.05, 3.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their writing

skills to enable greater access to and participation in
community activities. The community can have a range of
definitions, depending on the learners situation and may
signify the local environment in the case of rural or regional
learners. While community is most often defined
geographically, it can also be defined to include those with
whom one shares an affinity or interest, such as a group
which meets, including over the internet, for a common
purpose. It also may be interpreted in a broader more general
sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
VU21328 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate
in the community. The link between Reading and Writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units such as VU21325 Engage with
texts of limited complexity for personal purposes VU21329
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify everyday and

less familiar text types
useful for community

1.1

Select a range of texts of limited complexity

1.2

Interpret the purpose and needs of the audience for

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access

2 Plan community related

texts of limited
complexity

3 Produce community
texts

the selected texts

1.3

Describe the features of the texts

2.1

Confirm the purpose of and audience for the text

2.2

Select the appropriate format for the required purpose

and gather support materials

2.3

Collect the information required to create the texts

3.1

Select and use appropriate features to express precise

meaning

3.2

Review text and check for accuracy

3.3

Evaluate text for clarity, relevance and impact

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
the major differences between public and private writing
basic structural conventions of text:

chronological sequencing of events, identification followed by description

consistent use of grammatically correct simple sentence forms

occasional use of complex sentences

use of upper and lower case letters

generic grammatical forms including personal pronouns and temporal links

Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

locate information

identify a range of audiences and a range of purposes for texts

Texts of limited complexity

may include:

longer texts which require integration of a number of

ideas and pieces of information
informal and formal messages about familiar and
immediate matters:

SMS, email or handwritten to familiar others in the

community

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letters in local community newsletter / newspapers

online comment to a newspaper

letters of support for local community organisations

narrative texts:

scripts for radio presentations

family history

recount for a newspaper article

expressive and opinion texts such as scripts for radio

presentations, article for local paper, as part of a letter
informative texts:

posters / leaflets to support community initiatives

script for a short talk which may include presentation of

visual or other information

summary of main points of an argument for or against

an issue in the community

community announcements

procedural text and formatted texts:

instructions for an activity / community association

agendas and minutes for meetings

written material to advertise community activities

forms / surveys / questionnaires

tables / graphs

visual texts:

posters

Purpose may include:

notices / signs

to present a position to local community about an issue

of local importance
preparation of a newsletter to support activities of local
club
request to access local government services

Audience may include:

parents
club members
users of a community facility
local government

Features of the texts may

include:

structure:

clearly structured text using structural conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

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chronological sequencing of events; logically

sequenced and cohesive prose; identification followed
by description; orientation, complication, resolution in
narrative texts; use of descriptive language

features of procedural and informative texts such as

transparent organisation, sequentially ordered dot
points, numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical
listings, spacing, headings

navigation features such as grids / arrows / dot points

information formatted into a table

sentences:

consistent use of grammatically correct simple

sentence forms

use of dependant clauses introduced by words such as

although, when, if, and while

occasional use of complex and compound sentences

correct use of upper and lower case letters

use of generic grammatical forms including personal

pronouns and temporal links

devices to refer to words or phrases used in previous

clauses/sentences

vocabulary:

precise /relevant use of vocabulary

use of introductory phrases to indicate an opinion or

fact is being offered

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English slang /
LOTE

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs / drawings / sketches / illustrations /

diagrams

symbols / maps

handwritten / word processed

on paper / poster
online such as SMS / email / online formatted texts
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols

Support materials may

include:

word processing program

electronic presentation software program
materials for poster / flyer
sample texts / templates

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written and / or online community related material and

information
Review may include:

support from the teacher, peers and / or another

support person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience and message

appropriateness of layout and register

effectiveness of layout features

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of digital
and paper based text types relevant to community
participation
create one digital and one paper based simple,
personally relevant community related text with each
text reflecting a different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful
outcomes at the qualification level an integrated
approach to assessment should be used, refer to
Section B 6.1 Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related
to another domain, such as personal, the same texts
may be relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real, authentic texts and text types from the
community
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

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observation of the learner creating personally relevant

community related texts of limited complexity
portfolio of drafts and completed texts of limited
complexity created by the learner
oral and / or written questioning to assess the ability to
identify a range of community related text types for
different purposes and audiences

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VU21333 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations

Unit Code

VU21333

Unit Title

Work with a range of numbers and money in

familiar and routine situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop numeracy skills related to interpreting,
using and calculating with a range of whole numbers,
decimals, routine fractions and percentages and money in
familiar and routine situations in their personal, public, work or
education and training lives. Learners will communicate these
mathematical ideas using a combination of written and spoken
responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three Numeracy: 3.9, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

educational, vocational or community participation options by
developing a range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is recommended that this unit is integrated with the delivery
and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics units. It
is also recommended that application is also integrated with
other units from across the CGEA. The links between the
different units encourage co-delivery and assessment, and
replicates real life situations where tasks and activities
integrate a wide range of skills including literacy and
numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Interpret and compare

whole numbers,

1.1

Use place value concepts for whole numbers and

decimals to interpret and compare numbers

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decimals, routine
fractions and
percentages

2 Perform routine, multistep calculations with

numbers and money in
familiar situations

1.2

Use the meaning of routine common fraction and

percentages to interpret and compare numbers

1.3

Convert between equivalent common fraction,

decimal and percentage forms in order to compare
numbers

2.1

Make an initial estimate when undertaking calculations

2.2

Perform routine multi step calculations with numbers

and money in familiar situations including making an
initial estimate and where appropriate converting
between equivalent common fraction, decimal and
percentage forms

2.3

Use and apply order of arithmetic operations to solve

routine two step calculations

2.4

Use and apply common rates in familiar or routine

situations

2.5

Check the reasonableness of results against initial

estimate, context of problem and personal
knowledge/experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts and materials
place value to read, write and interpret decimals and large whole numbers
decimals, common fractions and percentages and their common equivalent forms
the ability to
informal and formal language of number to compare and interpret decimals, common
fractions and percentages
techniques used to make initial estimations and check results of calculations in relation to
the context
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar texts and diagrams

Place value concepts for

whole numbers and decimals

the relationship between numeral position and

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refers to:

numerical value
the decimal point is clearly identified as a separator
between whole number and part of a whole number
such as dollar and part of a dollar
learners should be familiar with a range of numbers
from thousandths to millions
a transition needs to be made slowly from interpreting
$0.25 as 25 cents to 25 hundredths to a quarter of a
dollar, for example

Routine common fraction and

percentages may include:

common fractions including halves, thirds, quarters,

fifths, tenths, hundredths
common percentages such as 20%, 15%, 40%, 75%,
100%

Equivalent common fraction,

decimal and percentage
forms may include:

converting between common fraction, decimal and

percentage forms for simplification of calculations,
such as 0.25 or 25% to , or halving instead of using
50%, or dividing by 10 instead of working out 10%
common fractions including halves, thirds, quarters,
fifths, tenths, hundredths
decimals to 3 decimal places
common percentages such as 20%, 15%, 40%, 75%,
100%

Initial estimate refers to:

using number facts and rounding to make an initial

estimate of an expected result/answer - if it is not
evident in the context, the accuracy required needs to
be discussed and clearly established

Routine multi step

calculations may include:

familiar/routine calculations that use more than one

operation chosen from +, , or which may be the
same operation, and/or include a percentage or
fraction calculation as one of the steps)
familiar/routine multi- step calculations with common
fractions or percentages such as 20% of $45 or of
$56
calculations using familiar in head methods where
appropriate such as or by 2, 10, 100 and also by
pen and paper and by using a calculator or other
technological processes and tools
division by decimal values and long division may be
worked out on a calculator
when working with money, rounding off should be to

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the nearest 5 cent or 1 cent to reflect practical reality

Familiar situations may
include:

shopping
planning holidays
purchasing household items
reading and working with household bills, advertising
leaflets, catalogues, sale pricelists
Standard Operating Procedures
financial papers such as bank statements, budgets,
salary statements, pay packets

Order of arithmetic
operations refers to:

the priority order of multiplication and division over

addition and subtraction and the use of brackets in
writing down two-step calculations involving + or ,
with is introduced and explained based on
appropriate real life examples and how it applies to the
use of some calculators such as purchasing one item
at one cost ($5) and 3 of another item at a different unit
cost ($6) gives 5 + 3 6 which can give answers of 48
or 23

Common rates may include:

simple common routine rates:

Reasonableness of results
refers to:

$/kg, how much would you pay for 2.5 kg of potatoes at

$1.69 per kg

$/m about how many metres of material at $5.99 per

metre would you get for $20

a calculation of a medicine or pet food dosage based

on ml/kg

where appropriate, making a comparison of final result

to initial estimate is made to provide a reality check of
the value
referral to context to decide if the result is possible and
relevant or needs revising or modification
prior knowledge may lead to comparison to previous
experiences and therefore decide whether result is
appropriate or not

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use the concept of place value and the associated

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language of numbers to interpret, compare and talk

about whole numbers into the thousands and decimals
to thousandths
identify and compare routine fractions and
percentages including using equivalent common
fraction, decimal and percentage forms
undertake a range of routine, multi-step calculations
with numbers and money and make initial estimates of
results in familiar situations and confirm results

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant contexts and materials
where the maths content is partly embedded but
accessible
At this level, the learner can:
work independently and use own familiar support
resources
use a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams
use a blend of in the head methods, pen and paper
methods and calculators or technological processes
and tools

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner performing routine multi step
calculations with numbers and money in familiar
situations
portfolio of completed routine, multi-step calculations
with numbers and money in contexts relevant to the
learner
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
interpret and compare whole numbers, decimals,
routine fractions and percentages

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VU21334 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations

Unit Code

VU21334

Unit Title

Work with and interpret directions in familiar

and routine situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop numeracy skills related to the
interpretation and use of familiar maps or street directories,
and giving and following directions which are part of the
learners familiar and routine situations in their personal,
public, work or education and training lives. Their
communication about these mathematical ideas will be a
combination of spoken and written responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three Numeracy: 3.9, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

educational, vocational or community participation options by
developing a range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Use and interpret

familiar maps or street
directories

1.1

Read, interpret and use key features and conventions

on familiar maps and street directories to locate and
describe particular places, locations or routes

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2 Interpret and use routine

maps or street
directories to follow and
give oral and written
directions

1.2

Use simple scale indicators to estimate or calculate

distances on familiar maps

2.1

Create sketch maps and use oral and written

directions to give and follow directions, checking on the
effectiveness of the given directions

2.2

Use a range of formal and informal language of

position

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in diagrams, maps and street directories
key features and conventions such as distance, directions, simple scales, labels, symbols
and keys on maps and plans
informal and formal oral and written mathematical language of position and location
position and location to give and follow directions
Required Skills:
literacy skills to read relevant, familiar written instructions and diagrams, including maps
and street directories
communication skills to use the formal and informal language of position

Key features and conventions

include:

indexes in directories to identify pages and grid

references (co-ordinates)
common symbols such as those for information, police,
public transport, main routes, traffic lights, parks

Familiar maps and street

directories may include:

maps of local area, street directories, maps or plans of

shopping centres and educational institutions
familiar online maps and street directories and GPS
navigation devices

Simple scale indicators refers

to:

ones which uses simple distance and length units such

as 1cm = 10km use of a ratio scale is not required at
this level and a learner should use ruler, string or other
aids to determine distance from a map

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Sketch maps should be:

reasonably accurate, simple and uncluttered

Oral and written directions

may include:

simple, short and clear oral directions covering two or

three changes in direction
locations between buildings in a large institution, from
one workplace to another or from home to the local
shopping centre
simple and brief written directions supported by
sketched diagrams or maps

Formal and informal language

of position may include:

over/under
in front/behind
left/right
up/down
through / opposite / on the corner / next to / in between
more formal North, South, East, West
clockwise/anticlockwise; turn, turn; 180o degree
turn, grid references
a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use key features and conventions in maps and street
directories to locate particular places, locations or
routes including estimating distances
use informal and formal language of location and
direction to describe the location of particular places or
routes on maps and street directories
use and apply key features and concepts of position,
including using sketch maps, to give and follow oral
and written directions

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant contexts and materials
where the maths content is partly embedded but
accessible

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At this level the learner can:

work independently and use own familiar support
resources
use a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams
use a blend of in the head methods, pen and paper
methods and calculators or technological processes
and tools
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learners giving and following
directions or using plans in outside locations
portfolio of sketch maps completed by the learner
oral and / or written questioning to assess the ability to
use the formal and informal language of position

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VU21335 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations

Unit Code

VU21335

Unit Title

Work with measurement in familiar and

routine situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop numeracy skills related to estimating,
measuring and calculating everyday quantities including with
time and dates, which are part of the learners routine and less
familiar situations in their personal, public, work or education
and training lives. Learners will communicate these
mathematical ideas using a combination of written and spoken
responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three Numeracy: 3.09, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

educational, vocational or community participation options by
developing a range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Estimate, measure and

calculate routine
quantities

1.1

Use and interpret the concepts and units of measure

for routine quantities including using suitable
symbols and abbreviations

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2 Interpret, use and

calculate with time in
familiar and routine
situations

1.2

Make an initial estimate of measurement and perform

correct measurements using appropriate tools and
instruments

1.3

Convert measures of length, mass, and

capacity/volume within the metric system

1.4

Perform routine and familiar calculations with

relevant measurements are performed

1.5

Check reasonableness of results and interpret results

in terms of original purpose and the context

2.1

Read and use time measuring and/or recording

devices to interpret, estimate and calculate with time in
familiar and routine situations

2.2

Use symbols and language related to time to

communicate results of calculations involving time

2.3

Identify and use the relationship between units of

time to convert between units of time

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in measurement contexts, materials and
diagrams
routine units of metric measurement and conversions between metric units
units of time and their representation
knowledge of decimals and common fractions in relation to measurement and time
informal and formal language of number in relation to measurement and time
knowledge of abbreviations associated with measurement and time
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar texts and diagrams and
communicate results of calculations
numeracy skills to estimate, measure and calculate with everyday quantities and time
using familiar measuring instruments including time measuring and/or recording devices

Concepts and units of

routine measurements for temperature, length, height,

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measure for routine

quantities should include:

mass, volume/capacity
common routine measurements for perimeter and
simple area
areas of non-rectangular shapes estimated by counting
squares such as for areas of hands, leaves, curved
shapes
rectangular areas based on an understanding of the
formula Area = length x width developed from counting
squares and seeing the pattern and relationship
between the units along the length and width
angle as a rotation with a full turn = 360 and
recognition of right angles as 90 and estimating
angles in relation to less or more than 90 and 180

Suitable symbols and

abbreviations include:

the words, symbols and conventions for familiar or

routine measurement units and rates such as litres, l,
millilitres, ml, $/m, $/l, $/kg
names, abbreviations and symbols of the units of
measurement within the metric system such as
centimetre (cm), millimetre (mm), kilometre (km),
millilitre (ml)

Estimate of measurement
refers to:

a rough estimate is appropriate unless a specific

accuracy is requested by the assessor
use of common personal body referents such as hand
spans

Correct measurements refers

to:

measurement made from starting point, especially

where the instrument does not start at zero, the
accuracy asked for is given

Tools and instruments may

include:

tape measures / rulers

kitchen / bathroom scales
thermometers / medicine glasses
measuring cups / spoons

Convert measures refers to:

conversions such as mm-cm-m-km, ml-l, g-kg and vice

versa
tonne and kilolitre only if specific need arises
converting may require fractions or decimal notation
where this is the appropriate form needed such as
3,500 m is 3 km or 3.5km

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Routine and familiar

calculations refers to:

familiar/routine calculations that use one or two

operations chosen from +, , x or
calculations using familiar in head methods where
appropriate and also by pen and paper and by using a
calculator
division by small whole numbers only
division by decimal values and long division which may
be worked out on a calculator
simple common routine rates related to measurement
such as $/kg, $/m

Reasonableness of results
refers to:

answers being given in required units and accuracy as

appropriate to task such as sugar measure is in g not
kg, pinch of salt is a few grams
amount is realistic given the context

Time measuring and/or

recording devices may
include:

digital and analogue time pieces / alarm clocks

Familiar and routine

situations may include:

recording entries in paper based or electronic

calendars

paper based or electronic calendars

timers on ovens / washing machines

timing of tasks and processes in Standard Operating

Procedures
checking timetables / television program guides
establishing due dates for bill payments
Symbols and language
related to time may include:

oral and written language of time such as hours,

minutes, days, weeks, fortnight, months, years and
their respective abbreviations
semesters, seasons before/after, longer/shorter later,
earlier, day before yesterday, first, second, between,
due date

Calculations involving time

may include:

total length of time for a number of different times such

as adding work shifts, TV programs
difference in time between different durations or dates
such as work shifts, TV programs, days between two
dates

Relationship between units of

time may include:

minutes and hours where 60min =1hr, 30min =1/2hr

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weeks in a month or hours in a day

days in a year

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

estimate and use appropriate metric units to measure
a range of routine quantities
undertake routine and familiar calculations with
relevant measurements including to convert between
metric units appropriately
select and use familiar measurement tools to measure
and compare measurements
read, use and calculate with times and dates

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

use of concrete, relevant contexts and materials where
the maths content is partly embedded but accessible
At this level the learner can:
work independently and use own familiar support
resources
use a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams
use a blend of in the head methods, pen and paper
methods and calculators or technological processes
and tools

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner estimating, measuring and
calculating routine quantities and calculating with time
in situations relevant and familiar to the learner
portfolio of correct measurements and calculations
performed by the learner in contexts relevant to the
learner
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to use
time measuring and/or recording devices

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VU21336 Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations

Unit Code

VU21336

Unit Title

Work with design and shape in familiar and

routine situations

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of numeracy skills related to identification,
comparison, construction and drawing of familiar twodimensional and three-dimensional shapes and designs which
are part of the learners familiar and routine situations in their
personal, public, work or education and training lives.
Learners will communicate these mathematical ideas using a
combination of written and spoken responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three Numeracy: 3.09, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

educational, vocational or community participation options by
developing a range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics.
Mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Interpret illustrations,
plans and diagrams of
routine two and three-

1.1

Classify, identify and describe common twodimensional and three-dimensional shapes located in
familiar and routine situations using both informal

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dimensional shapes

2 Draw plans and

assemble models of
routine threedimensional shapes

and formal language of shape

1.2

Read and interpret plans and diagrams representing

familiar three-dimensional objects to see if they are
representative of the original object and vice versa

2.1

Draw and represent, using diagrams and plans,

common two-dimensional and three-dimensional
shapes located in familiar and routine situations

2.2

Assemble three-dimensional models from given

instructions and nets

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in relation to shapes and designs
common two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
the informal and formal language of shape
the features and conventions of plans and drawings and instructions related to
assembling shapes
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar texts, diagrams, illustrations,
and plans and communicate using the informal and formal language of shape
numeracy skills to estimate, measure and draw plans and diagrams using familiar
drawing and measuring instruments

Two-dimensional shapes
include:

shapes visible in the environment in particular:

square, rectangle, triangle, circle, diamond

where appropriate pentagon, hexagon which may

appear as road signs and advertisements

Three-dimensional shapes
include:

cylinder, cone, cube, cuboid/rectangular prism

Familiar and routine

situations may include:

packaging

pyramids and spheres as they are represented in real

objects in familiar situations

buildings

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furniture
gardening and landscaping situations
household or workplace objects
signage
Informal and formal language
of shape may include:

rectangle / square / triangle / circle / sphere / cube /

cylinder / pyramid
horizontal / diagonal / vertical / parallel / sides / edges /
corners and faces / curved / crescent / star / oval /
heart-shaped
a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams

Interpret plans and diagrams

refers to:

identifying and describing key features and

conventions on plans or diagrams and matching
relevant aspects and characteristics between the plan
and the actual item e.g. match sides / angles / corners
routine and familiar plans, diagrams and drawings
such as floor plans / garden plans / builders, architects
or landscaping plans / assembly instructions /
dressmaking / craft patterns

Three-dimensional models
refers to:

models made from various materials assembled

following written instructions:

instructions to build a box

assembling shape from a net of the object

commercial instructions for creating Christmas

decorations or bonbons

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

sort, classify and describe a range of two-dimensional
and three-dimensional shapes and designs that exist in
real situations
draw and interpret plans of common three-dimensional
shapes
follow plans and instructions to assemble threedimensional shapes from nets

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Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant contexts and materials
where the maths content is partly embedded but
accessible
At this level the learner can:
work independently and use own familiar support
resources
use a combination of both informal and formal oral and
written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations
and diagrams

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner drawing plans and
assembling models of routine three-dimensional
shapes
portfolio of shapes drawn by the learner to represent
common two-dimensional and three-dimensional
shapes found in the learners own environment
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
identify and interpret illustrations, plans and diagrams
of routine two and three-dimensional shapes relevant
to the learner

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VU21337 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts

Unit Code

VU21337

Unit Title

Work with and interpret numerical

information in familiar and routine texts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop numeracy skills related to locating and
recognising a range of whole numbers, decimals, routine
fractions and percentages which are part of numerical
information partly embedded in routine texts. Learners can
then use those numbers to perform simple multi-step
calculations which are part of the learners familiar and routine
situations in their personal, public, work or education and
training lives. Learners will communicate these mathematical
ideas using a combination of written and spoken responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence Level Three
Numeracy: 3.9, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Interpret numerical

1.1

Interpret and use orally and in writing numerical

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information partly
embedded in familiar
and routine texts

2 Perform routine, multistep calculations with

numbers partly
embedded in familiar
and routine texts

information including whole numbers, decimals and

routine, common fractions and percentages which
are partly embedded in familiar and routine texts
1.2

Use place value concepts for whole numbers and

decimals to interpret and compare numbers partly
embedded in text

1.3

Use the meaning of routine common fraction and

percentages to interpret and compare numbers partly
embedded in text

2.1

Extract numerical information including whole numbers,

decimals and routine fractions and percentages partly
embedded in text, and determine an appropriate
mathematical process or calculation to solve the
given mathematical task

2.2

Make an initial estimate when undertaking calculations

2.3

Perform routine multi step calculations with numbers

in familiar situations including making an initial estimate
and where appropriate converting between equivalent
common fraction, decimal and percentage forms

2.4

Check the reasonableness of results against initial

estimate, context of problem and personal
knowledge/experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts and materials
place value to read, write and interpret decimals and large whole numbers
decimals, common fractions and percentages and their common equivalent forms
informal and formal language of number to compare and interpret decimals, common
fractions and percentages
techniques used to make initial estimations and check results of calculations in relation to
the context
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar texts and identify decimals,
common fractions and percentages when partly embedded in texts

VU21337 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts

Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Numerical information may

include:

numbers into the millions

fractions including halves, thirds, quarters, fifths,
tenths, hundredths
decimals to 3 decimal places
common percentages such as 20%, 15%, 40%, 75%,
100%,

Routine, common fractions

and percentages may include:

common fractions including halves, thirds, quarters,

fifths, tenths, hundredths
common percentages such as 20%, 15%, 40%, 75%,
100%,

Partly embedded means:

the maths involved is found within a familiar and

routine text where some scanning and reading is
required to be able to interpret, locate and extract the
necessary mathematics

Familiar and routine texts

may include:

newspaper or magazine articles

workplace documents such as Standard Operating
Procedures
online information
public information documents
advertising leaflets / catalogues,

Place value concepts for

whole numbers and decimals
refers to:

the relationship between numeral position and

numerical value
the decimal point is clearly identified as a separator
between whole number and part of a whole number
such as a dollar and part of a dollar
familiarity with a range of numbers from thousandths to
millions
making a transition slowly from interpreting, for
example, $0.25 as 25 cents to 25 hundredths to a
quarter of a dollar

Mathematical process or
calculation may include:

+,, x, , a conversion, ordering values, simple

fractions of whole numbers, simple % of such as 50%,
25%, 10%, 20%
fractions, decimals, percentages are converted to
equivalent values such as 25% = = 0.25, in
situations where fractions and percentages are quoted
in the same problem making a comparison difficult; or

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where one form of a fraction may be more difficult to

work with; or where a measurement is quoted in
different ways, such as 2 m and 2.250 m
Initial estimate refers to:

using number facts and rounding to make an initial

estimate of an expected result/answer - if it is not
evident in the context, the accuracy required needs to
be discussed and clearly established

Routine multi step

calculations include:

familiar/routine calculations that use more than one

operation chosen from +, , or which can be the
same operation, and/or include a percentage or
fraction calculation as one of the steps
calculations should be done using familiar in head
methods where appropriate, such as or by 2, 10,
100 etc. and also by pen and paper and by using a
calculator or other technological processes and tools
division by decimal values and long division may be
worked out on a calculator
when working with money, rounding off should be to
the nearest 5 cent or 1 cent to reflect practical reality

Equivalent common fraction,

decimal and percentage
forms may include:

converting between common fraction, decimal and

percentage forms for simplification of calculations,
such as 0.25 or 25% to , or halving instead of using
50%, or dividing by 10 instead of working out 10%

Reasonableness of results
refers to:

where appropriate, making a comparison of final result

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

read, extract and interpret numerical information partly
embedded in a range of familiar and routine texts
use the concept of place value and the associated
language of numbers to interpret, compare and talk

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about whole numbers into the thousands and decimals

to thousandths
identify and compare routine fractions and percentages
including using equivalent common fraction, decimal
and percentage forms
undertake routine, multi-step calculations with numbers
and make initial estimates of results in familiar
situations and confirm the results
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant contexts and materials
where the maths content is partly embedded but
accessible
At this level, the learner can:
work independently and use own familiar support
resources

use a combination of both informal and formal oral and

written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations

and diagrams

use a blend of in the head methods, pen and paper

methods and calculators or technological processes
and tools
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner identifying and comparing
routine fractions and percentages, including using
equivalent common fraction, decimal and percentage
forms, in situations that are familiar situations
portfolio of routine, multi step calculations which
include initial estimates
oral and written questioning to assess the ability to use
the concept of place value and the language of
numbers to interpret, compare and talk about whole
numbers into the thousands and decimals to the
thousandths

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VU21338 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts

Unit Code

VU21338

Unit Title

Work with and interpret statistical

information in familiar and routine texts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable

learners to develop numeracy skills related to interpreting and
comprehending familiar chance statements and working with,
constructing and interpreting statistical tables and graphs
related to learners familiar and routine situations in their
personal, public, work or education and training lives.
Learners will communicate these mathematical ideas using a
combination of written and spoken responses.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Three Numeracy: 3.9, 3.10 & 3.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Collect familiar data and

construct tables and

1.1

Collect and record data in tables manually or in

spreadsheets

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familiar and routine

graphs

2 Interpret statistical
information in familiar
and routine tables and
graphs

1.2

Represent data in graphical form using the key

features and conventions of graphs manually or
using appropriate software

1.3

Check the appropriateness and accuracy of the

statistical representation against the context of the
problem

2.1

Interpret and describe the meaning of data in tables,

graphs or charts and accompanying text, using a range
of descriptive informal and formal language

2.2

Check the reasonableness of any statistical

interpretation against context of the problem and
personal knowledge/experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts such as in newspapers, online, on
utility bills and in notices and documents
key features and conventions of tables and graphs
informal and formal language of number and data to read, write and communicate about
statistical results and information
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to read relevant, familiar texts that incorporate tables
and graphs
problem solving skills to interpret tables and graphs to identify appropriate numerical and
statistical information
planning and organising skills to collect data and create tables and graphs

Collect and record data in

tables refers to:

data which can be whole numbers, percentages,

decimals and simple common fractions found in
statistical information
data collected can be existing data or new data
developed with assistance
deciding the categories/headings required to organise
the data with assistance
where data needs grouping assistance may be given

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data can be entered into hard copy tables or into a

word processing package or spreadsheet
Graphical form may include:

pictographs
column/bar graphs
line graphs
pie charts which should be produced using graphing
tools in software such as Excel or Word or with a
provided a pie chart template

Key features and conventions

of graphs refers to:

values/variables which are correctly identified, plotted

and labelled, sensible scales and axes are used
the scale should be worked out with assistance if
requested and be appropriate in terms of size and
readability
scales created should count in 1s, 2s, 5s,10s or
100s and can be expressed as percentages

Statistical representation
refers to:

deciding if the constructed table(s) and graph(s)

represent the data accurately and are appropriate for
the data and the context such as are the variables on
the axes correctly represent the data, are the scales
appropriate, is it the right type of graph for the data
prior knowledge may lead to comparison to previous
experiences and therefore decide whether the result is
appropriate or not

Text may include:

newspapers / magazine journal articles

workplace documents
relevant online texts or information
public information documents
advertising leaflets / catalogues
timetables

Descriptive informal and

formal language includes:

maximum / minimum
same as
increasing / decreasing
constant / changing

Reasonableness of any
statistical interpretation refers

checking against the context to decide if the results

and interpretations are possible and relevant

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to:

using prior knowledge to compare to previous

experiences and therefore deciding whether result is
appropriate
thinking about the results in terms of personal
implications, social consequences, and how the
statistics were used and applied

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

collect and organise data into tables
use data to construct a range of graphs using
appropriate scales and axes
use key features and conventions of tables and graphs
to identify and interpret familiar and routine statistical
information
use the informal and formal language of numbers,
graphs and tables to interpret and convey familiar
statistical information and results

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to concrete, relevant contexts and materials
where the maths content is partly embedded but
accessible
access to software spreadsheet applications and
computer hardware where appropriate
At this level, the learner can:
work independently and use own familiar support
resources

use a combination of both informal and formal oral and

written mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations

and diagrams

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of tables and graphs completed by the learner
oral and written questioning to assess the ability to
communicate statistical results and information

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VU21353 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

Unit Code

VU21353

Unit Title

Research pathways and produce a learning

plan and portfolio

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to investigate

pathway options and plan skills development, in discussion
with an appropriate support person. The learner will develop
and maintain a portfolio of evidence over time.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners with personal, learning,

employment and community participation goals. The learning
plan documents an agreed program that the learner will
undertake during the course to identify possible pathways,
plan, document, and monitor progress towards achieving
learning goals. The program will take into account the
learners learning style and preferences. The learner will also
develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence which documents
achievement of course goals.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify potential
pathways

1.1

Discuss a range of options with an appropriate adviser

1.2

Access and note information about possible options

2 Clarify learning goals

2.1

Identify learning goals in relation to identified options

2.2

Explore any additional skills requirements

2.3

Identify any gaps in current skills and knowledge

2.4

Discuss preferred learning styles

2.5

Discuss previous experiences in relation to achieving

identified goals

3.1

Discuss the purposes of an individual learning plan

3.2

Clarify the features and components of an individual

learning plan

3 Design and implement

an individual learning
plan

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4 Prepare portfolio of
completed work samples

5 Monitor and update the

individual learning plan

3.3

Determine the processes for developing an individual

learning plan

3.4

Document the individual learning plan and seek

approval from relevant parties

4.1

Identify possible audiences and uses for the portfolio

are identified

4.2

Identify requirements of the portfolio

4.3

Discuss types of evidence selected

4.4

Assemble examples of evidence for portfolio

5.1

Regularly review progress towards end-of-course goals

and objectives

5.2

Determine factors which contributed to success in

meeting goals

5.3

Identify barriers to success and propose potential

solutions

5.4

Identify learning strategies which can be applied to other

contexts

5.5

Evaluate individual learning plan and revise as

necessary

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
importance of documenting learning, monitoring and reviewing learning goals
potential barriers to learning to enable current and future barriers to be recognised
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

participate in the planning process to develop a learning plan

discuss aspects of the learning plan such as purpose and preferred learning styles to support
development of the plan

read and interpret a range of information about potential options

apply research skills to locate information relevant to own goals and options

problem solving skills to:

gather and use information to support development of the plan

draw on previous experiences to inform development of the plan

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identify, select and organise evidence for the portfolio

compare own skills to learning goals and options to identify achievable steps

self management skills to:

determine own preferred learning style

evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify gaps

Options may include:

further study
vocational qualifications
employment
community participation

Learning goals may include:

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a

variety of purposes:

further study

employment

community participation

health and well being

support for others

self improvement

gaining new skills and knowledge

specific competencies
target qualifications
new career
career advancement
Learning styles may include:

auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
reflective

Previous experiences can

include:

work experience
volunteer or recreational experience
family responsibilities
study including formal schooling or informal learning

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health and other personal matters

any possible barriers to completion

Purposes may include:

assisting the learner to plan systematically for the

attainment of goals
as a tool to monitor progress
to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her
preferred options at the end of the course

Features may include:

short term goals and indicators of success

long term goals and indicators of success
actions and activities to be undertaken, including
monitoring arrangements
potential issues and strategies
responsibilities
timelines

Components may include:

self assessment of learners needs

Possible audiences may

include:

Community Advocates and Learning

Partners/Indigenous community members

case workers and personal carers

career counsellors

peer support

family members

employers
program managers and teachers
employment agencies
self
family

Possible uses may include:

documenting progress towards achievement of goals

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documenting competencies
building a picture of personal attributes
identifying areas for further skill development
documenting employability skills
Requirements of the portfolio
may include:

methods of organisation such as by date, topic area,

unit of study
format such as on-line, folder, e-portfolio

Types of evidence may

include:

collections of samples compiled by the learner

products with supporting documentation
journal/log book

Examples of evidence may

include:

audience and purpose specific

evidence of proof reading for spelling and punctuation
evidence of logical order

Factors which contribute to

success may include:

documenting a learning program

selecting and applying appropriate strategies
transferring learning from one area to a new area
practising new skills
accessing teacher, peers, other interested parties if
necessary

Barriers may include:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints
previous negative learning experiences
cultural differences

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify potential pathway options and learning goals to
achieve them
undertake a self assessment of own skills and identify
factors which may affect own learning
develop and document a learning plan in relation to

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identified goals, maintain a portfolio, and monitor and

update the learning plan when necessary
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

on-going access to appropriate persons and support
resources to assist with development of the plan
access to information about further study options,
employment opportunities
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit is
best undertaken over the course of the program so
learning goals can be reviewed and amended.

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
oral or written questioning using interviews or self
assessments to assess knowledge of the purpose of
learning plans and potential barriers to the
achievement of identified goals
direct observation of the learner participating in the
process of developing and monitoring a learning plan
or completing tasks for the portfolio
portfolios to assess evidence of how identified goals
have been met consisting of :

collections of samples compiled by the learner

product with supporting documentation

journal/log book

third party reports from other teachers or support staff

detailing learner performance and / or achievement

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VU21354 Implement and review a project

Unit Code

VU21354

Unit Title

Implement and review a project

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop a

project proposal, design and plan the project, carry out the
project and evaluate the outcome. It encompasses selection
of an activity, developing a plan, and preparing the required
resources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who need to develop a range of

literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills through
practical application in an activity in a selected context and/or
around a specific content area Content for the unit can be
drawn from any area of learner interest or need. The project
can be completed either individually or as a member of a
group. It can be completed in a range of contexts such as in
the workplace or in the community. Activities will be designed
within guidelines established by the learner.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Propose a project

1.1

Investigate and select an area of interest or need

1.2

Identify and confirm proposed project goals with

appropriate people

1.3

Evaluate current skills, knowledge, interests and

learning in relation to the proposal

2.1

Confirm the elements of the project

2.2

Determine the processes for completing the project

2.3

Identify responsibilities of those involved in the project

3.1

Develop and complete an action plan

3.2

Record work undertaken to meet project goals

4.1

Conduct research and gather relevant information

2 Prepare resources

3 Document the project

4 Coordinate and

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complete the activity

5 Evaluate the project

4.2

Undertake project tasks efficiently

4.3

Monitor activities against action plan

4.4

Revise and amend action plan as needed.

5.1

Identify and analyse factors which contributed to

success in meeting goals

5.2

Examine barriers to success and ways to address them

5.3

Determine strategies which can be applied to other

contexts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:

knowledge of basic project methodology to complete the project

knowledge of potential barriers and strategies to address these

Required Skills:

communication and literacy skills to:

record information related to the progress and completion of the project

discuss project proposals and own interests and skills

gather and analyse information from a variety of sources

read and interpret a range of information

problem solving skills to:

identify and address issues and barriers which arise

make adjustments to the project plan to enable successful completion

identify and obtain resources required for the project

self management skills to:

follow and monitor an action plan and related activities

determine own skills and interests and match these to a suitable project proposal

work within an identified time frame

Project goals may include:

completion of an activity:

newsletter

recipe book

a class activity, such as an outing, a morning tea

a community activity, such as a sporting club

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fundraiser,

Elements may include:

design and produce a community mural

work in a community garden

problem solve better ways of working with a piece of

machinery, completing a process

previous experiences related to identified goals:

work experience

volunteer or recreational experience

managing family responsibilities

study including formal schooling or informal learning

health and other personal development matters

what:

goals

evaluation strategies

resource requirements such as equipment, tools,

people

contingencies if there are problems

who:

support

expert advice

team members

why:

value

relevance

how:

Responsibilities may include:

Action plan may include

steps and milestones

when:

Processes may include:

preparation of a biography using digital stories

timelines

where

brainstorming ideas and concepts for projects

establishing advantages and disadvantages of

working with others or individually

roles of team members

role of team leader

reporting problems

commencement dates

roles and responsibilities

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Factors which contributed to

success can include:

Barriers may include

tasks

completion dates

transferring learning from one area to a new area

applying appropriate teamwork strategies

practising new skills

seeking support of teacher, peers, other interested

parties when needed

role definitions

applying problem solving techniques

developing co-operative learning techniques

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints

cultural differences

multiple roles and responsibilities

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Method(s) of assessment

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

select an activity according to own skills and interests;

determine project goals with appropriate person(s);
access resources; plan, design and carry out the
project

monitor the project against the project plan and

document activities

evaluate the conduct of the project including

successful outcomes and barriers to completion of the
project

Assessment must ensure access to:

texts and information to support the project and/or

activities selected

resources to complete the project for example

facilities such as libraries and computers

access to support people such as community

experts or other experts

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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unit:

portfolio of examples related to the completion of the

project such as:

project action plan

journal/log book recording project-related activities

collections of samples compiled by the learner such as

photos, written materials, visual materials

final product of the project

direct observation of the learner planning and carrying

out the project

oral or written questioning to confirm understanding of

the actions undertaken to complete the project and
difficulties encountered

verbal third party feedback from peer involved in the

project

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VU21355 Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes

Unit Code

VU21355

Unit Title

Engage with a range of complex texts for

personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

complex texts for personal purposes. The focus of the unit is
on interpreting a range of structurally intricate paper based
and digital text types which are relevant to personal purposes
and which may include some specialisation and non routine
contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Reading): 4.03, 4.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their personal

literacy skills and who need to develop a range of reading
skills both in a paper based and digital context. These skills
provide the foundation for future activities to extend reading
skills to enable interpreting complex texts with unfamiliar
features.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
writing unit VU21359 Create a range of complex texts for
personal purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21356 Engage with
a range of complex texts for learning purposes and VU21360
Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate structurally
intricate print based and
digital texts relevant to a
range of personal
purposes

1.1

Select a range of structurally intricate texts

1.2

Determine own purpose for accessing the texts

1.3

Define features of texts

1.4

Compare and confirm relevance of texts to own purpose

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2 Analyse content in a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
for personal purposes

3 Critically evaluate a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
relevant to personal
purposes

2.1

Apply a range of reading strategies to interpret the

texts

2.2

Summarise main ideas in texts

2.3

Evaluate supporting materials

3.1

Identify means used by the author to achieve the

purpose of the text

3.2

Apply a range of strategies to critically analyse texts

3.3

Assess the relevance of the texts to intended audience

and purpose

3.4

Compare the texts and evaluate their effectiveness

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a range of vocabulary including some specialised vocabulary to support comprehension
techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts

apply critical analysis skills to interpret and compare texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

oral communication skills to discuss features and content of texts to establish relevance
and effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate information of
some complexity

Structurally intricate texts

may include:

complex texts which include embedded information,

specialised vocabulary and abstraction and symbolism
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

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Own purpose may include:

personally relevant letters, email, SMS, cards

narrative texts / prose texts such as fiction, short stories

expressive texts such as songs and poetry

informative texts such as non-fiction texts of personal

interest, weblogs, biographical pieces, newsletters,
magazines

procedural texts such as instructions on using

equipment

transactional texts such as formal personal letters

requesting visual texts such as digital stories, posters,
art work, advertisements

personal notes taken from a range of sources, both

written and aural

opinion pieces such as letters to the editor , articles in

journals

personal interest and enjoyment

support for self or others
information about a topic of personal interest
review of model texts to support personal writing

Features may include:

text structures which use a variety of sentence

structures and language features:

narrative text with a chronological sequence of events,

orientation, complication, resolution, use of descriptive
language, variations in authors voice

informative texts that might follow a standard format

such as general statement, factual description,
conclusion, uses impersonal tone, uses numbered
outlines, discourse markers, expresses writers views
as facts or might include abstract nouns that condense
ideas, processes and descriptions

persuasive texts that use emotive and persuasive

language, include facts and opinions, authors bias may
be explicit or implicit, may include supporting materials
and evidence, may include opposing views on a subject
and might follow a standard format such as statement
of opinion, argument, summing up or recommendation

procedural texts such as sequential steps required to

achieve goals

transactional texts such as personal letters (informal) or

formal letters with formal opening, statement of
purpose, details, request, action required, formal close

sentences:

complex syntactic structures including:

nominalisation

modality

linking devices to demonstrate conceptual connections

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and/or causal relationships

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary which creates nuances of meaning

vocabulary related to personal needs and wishes

slang, non standard Australian English

visuals such as, illustrations, art works, photographs,

movies with sub titles
Reading strategies may
include:

meaning-making strategies:

relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

using knowledge of principal conventions of texts to

assist with constructing meaning from a range of text
types

recognising that language relates to social contexts and

when social relations change, language may also
change

employing a variety of strategies when interpreting text

such as self-correction, re-reading, reading on, varying
speed, reading aloud, posing questions, checking for
accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people

recognising how supporting material is used effectively

distinguishing fact from opinion

noting cues such as particular words which indicate a

new or important point is about to be made

making notes from written texts of personal relevance

comparing information from different sources

de-coding strategies:

Means used by the author to

achieve the purpose of the
text may include:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: visual and phonic patterns, word derivations
and meanings

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

choice of genre and text structures

choice of language to create subtleties or precise
meaning
use of punctuation to convey emotions or intentions
logically organised separate pieces of information
arranged within the text

Strategies to critically
analyse text may include:

clarifying the purpose of the writer including stated and

inferred purpose
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the authors

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culture, experiences and value system

identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
discussing effect of language choices on effectiveness
of the text for example, emotive and descriptive words,
use of slang, use of inclusive pronouns
commenting on the structure and content, expressing
an opinion on the text such as how the text affected
them, how they felt about an aspect of the text
comparing similar texts of personal relevance in terms
of language used or text structure
discussion of writers voice
comparing ideas
discussing the effectiveness of the text:

whether it meets the needs of the audience

how it relates to own knowledge and experience

whether the appropriate mood is created

whether the plot development is satisfactory

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different complex personally relevant
text types of some complexity at least one of which
must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as learning, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real / authentic texts of personal relevance to the
learner
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently across a range of contexts

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including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable

and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting and
analysing information in, and making meaning of
complex paper based and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
techniques used by writers to achieve their purpose in
personally relevant text types
oral information from the learner assessing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses to texts

journal / log book of reflections on texts

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Unit Code

VU21356

Unit Title

Engage with a range of complex texts for

learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to interpret a

range of structurally intricate paper based and digital texts
which are relevant to learning purposes and which may
include some specialisation and non routine contexts
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Reading): 4.03, 4.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their further

educational participation options and who need to develop a
range of reading skills both in a paper based and digital
context. These skills provide the foundation for future activities
to extend reading skills to enable interpreting complex texts
with unfamiliar features.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
writing unit: VU21360 Create a range of complex texts for
learning purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21355 Engage with
a range of complex texts for personal purposes and VU21359
Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate structurally
intricate print based and
digital texts relevant to a
range of learning
purposes

1.1

Examine a range of structurally intricate texts

1.2

Define features of texts

1.3

Confirm purpose of the texts

1.4

Select texts relevant to own learning purposes

2.1

Use a range of strategies to interpret the text

2 Analyse content in a

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range of complex print

based and digital texts
for learning purposes
3 Critically evaluate a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
relevant to own learning
purposes

2.2

Summarise main ideas in texts

2.3

Evaluate supporting materials in texts

3.1

Identify means used by the author to achieve the

purpose of the texts

3.2

Apply a range of strategies to critically analyse texts

3.3

Assess the relevance of the texts to own purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
knowledge of a range of vocabulary related to learning including some specialised
vocabulary to support comprehension
knowledge of techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
understanding that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts

apply critical analysis skills to interpret and compare texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

Structurally intricate texts

may include:

complex texts which include embedded information,

specialised vocabulary and abstraction and symbolism
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

instructional material such as text books, research

material on the internet, weblogs

classroom based learning materials notes taken from

whiteboard, notes taken from a variety of sources

procedural or technical manuals / learner guides, work

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books

Features of texts include:

course information such as VTAC guide

journal articles, reports, including technical information

instructions on how to complete a task or project

informal and formal emails, online postings or hand

written messages about matters related to learning for
example, information about an assignment from a
fellow class member or the teacher

individual learning plans, portfolios, diary entries related

to study plans, task lists

diagrams with supporting information related to a

specific area of study

text structures which use a variety of sentence

structures:

instructional texts with headings and sub-headings to

organise the text; format that typically includes a
statement of learning goals, materials needed or other
requirements, sequential steps required to achieve
goals; and icons to provide guidance to the learner as
to what is required

informative texts with impersonal tone, headings,

authors views expressed as facts, might include
abstract nouns that condense ideas, processes and
descriptions, and might follow a standard format such
as general statement, factual description, conclusion

persuasive texts with emotive and persuasive

language, including facts and opinions, authors bias
may be explicit or implicit, may include supporting
materials, may include opposing views on a subject and
might follow a standard format such as statement of
opinion, argument, summing up or recommendation

narrative texts with a chronological sequence of events,

use of descriptive language, variations in authors voice

tables, graphs containing formatted data with explicit

navigation features such as headings, table of contents,
site map/ menus, numbered contents, dot points

sentences:

complex syntactic structures including:

nominalisation

modality

linking devices to demonstrate conceptual connections

and/or causal relationships

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary associated with personally relevant

education activities

technical terms linked to learning goals / subject areas

abbreviations associated with further education such as

TAFE, VET, ,VCE, HE,

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visual information

Purposes may include:

information and activities supported visually for

example industry toolboxes

posters of careers information

documentaries

technical procedures such as a science experiment

providing knowledge such as scientific, environmental,

historical
providing information for example career pathways,
further education pathways
providing skills development for example, scientific
methods and techniques

Strategies to interpret the text

may include:

meaning-making strategies:

relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

using knowledge of principal conventions of texts to

assist with constructing meaning from a range of text
types

recognising that language relates to social contexts and

when social relations change, language may also
change

employing a variety of strategies when interpreting text

such as self-correction, re-reading, reading on, varying
speed, reading aloud, posing questions, checking for
accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people

recognising how supporting material is used effectively

distinguishing fact from opinion

noting cues such as particular words which indicate a

new or important point is about to be made

making notes from written texts of personal relevance

comparing information from different sources

de-coding strategies:

Means used by the author to

achieve the purpose of the
text may include:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: visual and phonic patterns, word derivations
and meanings

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

choice of genre and text structure

choice of language to create subtleties or precise
meaning
use of punctuation to convey a range of emotions or
intentions

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logically organised separate pieces of information

arranged within the text
Strategies to critically
analyse text may include:

analysis to identify :

misleading information

underlying values

subtle nuances

evidence to support judgements/conclusions

clarifying the purpose of the writer including stated

purpose and inferred purpose
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the authors
culture, experiences and value system
identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
comparing similar texts of personal relevance in terms
of language used or text structure
discussion of writers voice
comparing ideas
discussion about the effectiveness of writing.

whether it meets its purpose, including inferred purpose

whether it meets the needs of the audience

how it relates to own knowledge and experience

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different complex, structurally intricate
text types relevant to learning purposes, at least one of
which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

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print and digital texts relevant to learning

communication technology and software

At this level the learner:

works independently across a range of contexts
including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable
and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of complex paper
based and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
techniques used by writers to achieve their purpose in
text types relevant to learning purposes
oral information from the learner assessing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to texts

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VU21357 Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes

Unit Code

VU21357

Unit Title

Engage with a range of complex texts for

employment purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to interpret a

range of structurally intricate paper based and digital texts
which are relevant to employment purposes and which may
include some specialisation and non routine contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Reading): 4.03, 4.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their

employment options and who need to develop a range of
reading skills both in a paper based and digital context. These
skills provide the foundation for future activities to extend
reading skills to enable interpreting analysing and evaluating
more complex texts with unfamiliar features. This unit is
suitable for those already in employment and those who
aspire to employment.
Where application is as part of the Certificates in General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills writing unit VU21361 Create a range of
complex texts to participate in the workplace. The link
between reading and writing across the different domains also
encourages co-delivery and assessment of additional units,
such as VU21355 Engage with a range of complex texts for
personal purposes and VU21359 Create a range of complex
texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate a range of
structurally intricate print
based and digital texts
relevant to employment

1.1

Access and examine key employment and workplace

texts

1.2

Locate any relevant explanatory or additional

information needed to interpret the texts.

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purposes

2 Analyse content in a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
for employment
purposes

3 Critically evaluate a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
relevant to employment
purposes

1.3

Identify and confirm the purpose of the texts

1.4

Define features of the texts

2.1

Use a range of strategies to interpret the texts

2.2

Interpret key information in the texts

2.3

Evaluate supporting materials in texts

2.4

Select Information to meet own purposes

3.1

Identify means used by the author to achieve the

purpose of the texts

3.2

Apply a range of strategies to critically analyse the

texts

3.3

Assess the relevance of the texts to own purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a range of vocabulary related to employment including some specialised vocabulary to
support comprehension
techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
differences in how paper based and digital information may be represented
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts

apply critical analysis skills to interpret and compare texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

oral communication skills to:

discuss features and content of texts to establish relevance and effectiveness

pose questions to clarify own purpose for accessing texts

technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate information of
some complexity

VU21357 Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes

Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Key employment and

workplace texts may include

complex texts which include embedded information,

specialised vocabulary and abstraction and symbolism
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

Purposes may include:

information from government agencies such as Job

Networks, advertisements and application processes

human resource and employment contracts

induction materials / job specifications

OHS / WHS materials

manufacturers' specifications / standard operating

procedures

workplace plans, drawings and specifications

information from unions

workplace newsletters

to provide information
to provide advice
to explain a work process

Features may include:

text structures which use a variety of sentence

structures and language features:

informative texts that use impersonal tone, numbered

outlines / dot points, technical terms, abstract nouns
that condense ideas, processes and descriptions, and
follow a standard format such as statement of purpose,
steps, diagrams / photographs and may include data
such as statistical information

persuasive texts with authors bias that may be explicit

or implicit, use emotive and persuasive language,
includes facts and opinions, include supporting
materials, may include opposing views on a subject and
follow a standard format such as statement of opinion,
argument, summing up or recommendation;

procedural texts with sequential steps required to

achieve goals and which may be supported by
diagrams, icons, symbols

formatted texts such as workplace forms or job

applications with headings, instructions and symbols

tables, graphs containing formatted data with explicit

navigation features such as headings, table of contents,
site map/ menus, numbered contents, dot points

sentences:

complex syntactic structures including nominalisation,

modality, linking devices to demonstrate conceptual
connections and/or causal relationships

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

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technical terms

abbreviations such as OHS / WHS, MSDS, HR

simple diagrams:

process flowchart

charts, graphs to encapsulate data

posters to convey messages such as OHS / WHS

information

numerical information:

Strategies to interpret texts

may include:

measurements and calculations using common

measuring instruments

awards / salary information such as ordinary hours and

penalty rates

meaning-making strategies:

self-correction, re-reading, reading on, varying speed,

reading aloud, posing questions, checking for accuracy
of information by consulting other texts/people

relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

recognising that language relates to social contexts and

when social relations change, language may also
change

using a range of technical vocabulary of relevance to

particular industry or workplace

recognising how supporting material is used effectively

distinguishing fact from opinion

noting cues such as particular words which indicate a

new or important point is about to be made for
example, icons, emphasis, words indicating a shift in
focus or position for example: however, although

making notes from written texts

comparing information from different sources

de-coding strategies:

Means used by the author to

achieve the purpose of the
text may include:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: visual and phonic patterns, word derivations
and meanings

choice of genre and text structure

choice of language to create subtleties or precise
meaning
effective use of punctuation to convey a range of
emotions or intentions
logically organised separate pieces of information
arranged within the text

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Strategies to critically
analyse text may include:

clarifying the purpose of the writer including stated

purpose and inferred purpose
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the writers
culture, experiences and value system
identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
comparing ideas
discussion about the effectiveness of writing:

whether it meets the needs of the audience

how it relates to own knowledge and experience

whether any supporting information is reliable

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and evaluate information in a
minimum of 3 different complex, structurally intricate
text types relevant to employment purposes, at least
one of which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

print and digital texts relevant to work and employment
communication technology and software where
appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently across a range of contexts
including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable
and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of complex paper
based and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
techniques used by writers to achieve their purpose in
text types relevant to employment purposes
oral information from the learner identifying key
information in the texts and assessing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing samples of responses to texts

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VU21358 Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community

Unit Code

VU21358

Unit Title

Engage with a range of complex texts to

participate in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to engage with a

range of structurally intricate paper based and digital text
types which are relevant to participation in the community and
which may include some specialisation and non routine
contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Reading): 4.03, 4.04.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their community

participation options and who need to develop a range of
reading skills both in a paper based and digital context. These
skills provide the foundation for future activities to extend
reading skills to enable interpreting complex texts with
unfamiliar features.
The community can have a range of definitions, depending
on the learners situation. Community may signify local
environment in the case of rural or regional learners. While
community is most often defined geographically, it can also be
defined to include those with whom one shares an affinity or
interest, such as a group which meets, including over the
internet, for a common purpose. It also may be interpreted in a
broader more general sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
writing unit: VU21362 Create a range of complex texts to
participate in the community. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21355
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes
and VU21359 Create a range of complex texts for personal
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1.1

Examine a range of structurally intricate texts for

community participation

1.2

Define the features of texts

1.3

Confirm source of the texts

1.4

Select texts relevant to own community participation

needs

2 Analyse content in a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
relevant to community
participation

2.1

Apply a range of reading strategies to interpret the

texts

2.2

Summarise main ideas in texts

2.3

Identify and evaluate supporting materials

3 Critically evaluate a
range of complex print
based and digital texts
relevant to community
participation

3.1

Identify means used by the author to achieve the

purpose of the text

3.2

Apply a range of strategies to analyse texts

3.3

Assess the relevance of the texts to own purpose

1 Locate structurally
intricate print based and
digital texts relevant to
participation in the
community

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts

apply critical analysis skills to interpret and compare texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
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environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold / italicised wording in the
Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Structurally intricate texts for

community participation may
include

Features of texts include:

complex texts which include embedded information,

specialised vocabulary and abstraction and symbolism
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

newspaper articles about community issues

council brochures, community newsletters, government

pamphlets

community directories

advertisements, leaflets about community matters,

political advertisements

letters from government/council or other organisations

community posters, graffiti, advertisements for

community events

surveys on everyday community matters, agenda and

minutes of community meetings

text structures which use a variety of sentence

structures and language features relevant to different
text types:

persuasive texts which use emotive and persuasive

language, include facts and opinion where the writers
bias may be explicit or implicit, include supporting
materials, may include opposing views on a subject and
might follow a standard format such as statement of
opinion, argument, summing up or recommendation

informative texts which use impersonal tone, numbered

outlines, discourse markers where the writers views
are expressed as facts, might include abstract nouns
that condense ideas, processes and descriptions, and
might follow a standard format such as general
statement, factual description, conclusion

procedural texts with sequential steps required to

achieve goals and which may be supported by
diagrams, icons, symbols

transactional texts such as letters with formal opening,

statement of purpose, details, request, action required,
formal close

explicit navigation features such headings, table of

contents, site map/ menus, numbered contents,
hyperlinks

tables, graphs or charts which contain data formatted

into a of a number of columns and rows

sentences:

complex syntactic structures including:

nominalisation

modality

linking devices to demonstrate conceptual connections

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and/or causal relationships

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

vocabulary which creates nuances of meaning

those associated with personally relevant education,

recreation and leisure activities

vocabulary related to community environment

precise selection of vocabulary to convey shades of

meaning

numbers as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and

percentages:

measures of distance, time using common

connected with money such as comparative costs of

community events, changes in benefits, alternative
travel arrangements

counting and measuring

visuals, symbols and logos:

Sources may include:

community and public facilities

names of service providers

retail outlets

community group
council
government department
advertising company
political party

Reading strategies include:

meaning-making strategies:

relating separate pieces of information within a text,

rather than treating them as separate units of
information

using knowledge of principal conventions of texts to

assist with constructing meaning from a range of text
types

recognising that language relates to social contexts and

when social relations change, language may also
change

employing a variety of strategies when interpreting text

such as self-correction, re-reading, reading on, varying
speed, reading aloud, posing questions, checking for
accuracy of information by consulting other texts/people

recognising how supporting material is used effectively

identifying any persuasive devices used by the writer

for example emotive language, biased selection of
materials, use of authority / experts to validate views

comparing information from different sources

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de-coding strategies:

Means used by the author to

achieve the purpose of the
text may include:

using a range of word identification strategies,

including: visual and phonic patterns, word derivations
and meanings

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

choice of genre and text structure

choice of language to create subtleties or precise
meaning
use of punctuation effectively to convey a range of
emotions or intentions
logically organised separate pieces of information
arranged within the text

Strategies to analyse texts

may include:

clarifying the purpose of the writer including stated

purpose and inferred purpose
brainstorming activities to discuss features of the text
such as ways in which the text reflects the authors
culture, experiences and value system
identifying key words and phrases critical to gaining
meaning from the text
discussing effect of language choices on effectiveness
of the text for example emotive and descriptive words,
use of slang, use of inclusive pronouns
comparing similar texts in terms of language used or
text structure
discussion of writers voice
comparing ideas
discussion about the effectiveness of writing:

whether it meets the needs of the audience

how it relates to own knowledge and experience

whether the reader is swayed by the argument

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate, read, interpret and critically evaluate
information in a minimum of 3 different complex,
structurally intricate text types relevant to community
participation, at least one of which must be digitally

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based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real / authentic texts from a community related
environment relevant to the learner
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently in a range of familiar contexts
uses familiar support resources such as an online
dictionary or thesaurus

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of complex paper
based and digital texts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
techniques used by writers to achieve their purpose in
text types related to community participation
oral information from the learner assessing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses to texts

journal / log book of reflections on the texts

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VU21359 Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes

Unit Code

VU21359

Unit Title

Create a range of complex texts for personal

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create digital and paper based
texts of some complexity for personal purposes and for
communication with others. At this level the learner work
across a range of contexts including some that are unfamiliar
and/or unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Writing), 4.05, 4.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their personal

literacy skills by developing a range of writing and
communication skills associated with creating texts. The unit
provides the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary
to create a range of texts of some complexity for personal
purposes. It will extend written communication skills to provide
the foundation for future activities associated with producing
complex texts.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21355
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes.
The link between reading and writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units such as VU21358 Engage with a range of
complex texts to participate in the community and VU21362
Create a range of complex texts of to participate in the
community

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of
complex digital and
paper based text types
relevant to personal

1.1

Select a range of paper based and digital texts of

some complexity

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience for each selected

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need

2 Prepare complex digital

and paper based texts
for personal purposes

3 Produce complex digital

and paper based texts
for personal purposes

text
1.3

Define the features of the texts

2.1

Organise the appropriate format, language, support

materials and equipment

2.2

Research relevant content required to create texts

2.3

Arrange draft content is arranged to meet the

requirements of the texts

3.1

Develop complex texts

3.2

Review texts and check for accuracy

3.3

Edit texts to enhance meaning and effectiveness in

response to feedback

3.4

Present texts according to specified requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a range of styles of writing and presenting information to a range of audiences
knowledge of register to enable appropriate selection and application to context
a broad vocabulary and a range of grammatical structures
how to structure a range of texts
Required Skills:
communication skills to relay complex relationships between ideas
literacy skills to write texts which include a number of examples, opinions, facts, or
arguments with supporting evidence
organisational skills to gather and order information required to create texts
problem solving skills to select and apply appropriate register according to context

Paper based and digital texts

of some complexity may
include:

texts of relative complexity including embedded

information, specialised vocabulary and abstraction
and symbolism
electronic, printed and texts containing visual elements

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Audience may include:

informal and formal email or hand written messages

containing a series of linked paragraphs on a range of
personal topics

notes taken from a book, article

instructions such as how something works, recipes

poetry / songs / digital stories

reflective writing in personal letters, autobiographical

accounts

opinion letters to local newspapers

short article for a paper based or electronic newsletter

recounts / short stories

paper or digital diary entries / notes in a visual diary

blogs / text for a webpage

collaborative text

radio or film script

report

detailed description for an insurance company about a

claim

speech for a wedding or eulogy

self only
immediate family / friends
local newspaper

Features may include:

layout features and styles as appropriate for either

electronic or paper based text
standard templates e.g. club newsletter
use of appropriate language for audience and purpose
text structure:

clearly structured text using a range of structural

conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

features of informative texts such as transparent

organisation with sequentially ordered dot points,
numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical listings,
spacing, headings; general statement, factual
description or logically sequenced explanation,
conclusion

features of procedural texts such as instructions:

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to

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achieve the goal

features of persuasive texts such as argument:

statement of opinion, arguments and summing up;
discursive: opening statement, arguments for and
against, conclusion or recommendations

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table of one or two columns

features of transactional texts such as formal letter

format: formal opening, statement of purposes, details,
request, confirm, inform or clarify action, formal close

sentences:

consistent use of structurally complex sentences

use of nominalisation

use of modal verbs and modification devices

use of abstract nouns to condense ideas, processes

and descriptions and/or explanations

use of linking devices appropriate to text type

vocabulary:

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose,

such as descriptive language, techniques to convey
feelings and ideas, figures of speech

use of vocabulary specific to topic

precise selection of vocabulary to convey shades of

meaning

most frequently used words spelt with accuracy

regular use of standard punctuation

control over the use of generic grammatical forms such

as temporal links such as meanwhile and abstract
nouns such as migration, and referential devices

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English, slang,
LOTE

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs / drawings / sketches / illustrations

symbols

diagrams, graphs

maps

handwritten / word processed / PowerPoint

presentation
online such as html / email
digital story
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols
using features of punctuation, font and layout to

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support meaning and clarity such as semi-colons,

brackets italics
Support materials may
include:

sample texts / templates

written information from a range of sources such as
newspaper articles / personal letters
literature / films / documentaries / radio programs
spoken word resources such as oral history /
indigenous narratives

Review may include:

Specified requirements may

include:

support from the teacher, by peers, by another support

person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / clarity of message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

presentation as part of portfolio

content of text
format/layout

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a broad range of
complex personally relevant digital and paper based
text types
create one complex digital and one paper based,
personally relevant text, with each text reflecting a
different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as community participation, the
same texts may apply to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

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access to real / authentic texts in context

access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently across a range of contexts
including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable
and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of digital and paper based texts of different
text types created by the learner which show evidence
of drafting and review
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of a
the purpose and audience for a range of texts

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Unit Code

VU21360

Unit Title

Create a range of complex texts for learning

purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create a broad range of
complex paper based and digital texts which are relevant to
the learning environment. At this level the learner works
across a range of contexts including some that are unfamiliar
and/or unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Writing), 4.05, 4.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their literacy

skills in the learning environment by developing a range of
writing and communication skills associated with creating
texts. The unit provides the learner with the skills and
knowledge necessary to create a broad range of complex
texts in the learning environment. It will develop the written
communication skills to produce or complete a range of texts
used in a formal learning environment. These skills will
provide the foundation for future activities associated with
producing complex texts for study purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21356
Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes.
The link between reading and writing across the different
domains also encourages co-delivery and assessment of
additional units such as VU21359 Create a range of complex
texts for personal purposes and VU21355 Engage with a
range of complex texts for personal purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts of

1.1

Select a range of paper based and digital texts

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience for the selected

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relevant to learning

2 Prepare a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts for
learning purposes

3 Produce a range of
complex digital and
paper texts for learning
purposes

texts
1.3

Define the features of the texts

2.1

Organise the appropriate format, language, support

materials and equipment

2.2

Research content required to create texts

2.3

Draft the content to meet the requirements of the texts

3.1

Develop complex paper based and digital texts

3.2

Review texts and check for accuracy

3.3

Edit texts to enhance meaning and effectiveness in

response to feedback

3.4

Present texts according to specified requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Paper based and digital texts

may include:

texts of relative complexity including embedded

information, specialised vocabulary and abstraction
and symbolism
electronic, printed and texts containing visual
elements:

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Purpose and audience may

include:

informal and formal email or hand written messages

about familiar and immediate matters such as
requesting information about an assignment from a
fellow class member or the teacher

notes taken from the blackboard / whiteboard

notes taken from verbal instructions

summaries / essays / structured writing

vocabulary lists / task lists / dictation

individual learning plans / portfolios

work books / journal

digital stories

reflective writing related to learning

weblogs, text for a webpage

collaborative text / report

text to support verbal / visual presentation

private or public audiences:

self only for vocabulary lists, notes, task lists

class members for a report, summary of research,

collaborative work

organisational for administration change of address

details / enrolment

personal study purposes or to complete a requirement:

Features may include:

collection of information to prepare for writing activities

recording and organising information for regular

reference

organising time

layout features and styles as appropriate for digital and

paper based text
standard templates
use of appropriate language for audience and purpose
text structure:

clearly structured text using a range of structural

conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

features informative texts such as transparent

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conclusion

features of procedural texts such as instructions,

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to
achieve the goal

features of persuasive texts such as argument,

statement of opinion, arguments and summing up;
discursive: opening statement, arguments for and
against, conclusion or recommendations

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table with a number of

columns

features of transactional texts such as formal letter

format: formal opening, statement of purposes, details,
request, confirm, inform or clarify action, formal close

sentences:

consistent use of structurally complex sentences

use of nominalisation

use of modal verbs and modification devices

use of abstract nouns to condense ideas, processes

and descriptions and/or explanations

use of linking devices appropriate to text type

vocabulary:

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose,

e.g. descriptive language, techniques to convey
feelings and ideas, figures of speech

use of vocabulary specific to topic

precise selection of vocabulary to convey shades of

meaning

most frequently used words spelt with accuracy

regular use of standard punctuation

control over the use of generic grammatical forms such

as temporal links such as meanwhile and abstract
nouns of migration, and referential devices

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English, slang,
LOTE

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs / drawings / sketches / illustrations

symbols

diagrams, graphs / maps

handwritten / word processed / PowerPoint

presentation
online such as html / email / digital story
report / essay / book review
short answer questions

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reference list
notes for a classroom presentation
student evaluation / feedback
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols
using features of punctuation, font and layout to
support meaning and clarity such as semi-colons,
brackets italics
Support materials may
include:

word processing program / electronic presentation

software program
sample texts / templates
written material, information from the teacher, other
students, library texts, online sources, newspaper
articles

Review may include:

Specified requirements may

include:

support from the teacher, by peers, by another support

person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / clarity of message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

presentation as part of portfolio

content of text
use of research
format/layout
range of texts

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a broad range of
complex learning related digital and paper based text
types
create one complex digital and one paper based,
learning related text, with each text reflecting a
different text type

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In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes

at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may
apply to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real / authentic texts from the learning environment
online facilities, communications technologies as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently across a range of contexts
including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable
and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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Unit Code

VU21361

Unit Title

Create a range of complex texts to participate

in the workplace

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of written communication in the workplace. It
includes extracting meaning from written information for
workplace purposes and preparing complex written materials.
At this level the learner works independently across a range of
contexts including some that are unfamiliar and/or
unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four
(Writing). ) 4.05, 4.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those wishing to improve their literacy

skills for the work environment by developing range of writing
and communication skills associated with creating texts. The
unit provides the learner with the skills and knowledge
necessary to create workplace documents of some
complexity. These skills will provide the foundation for future
activities associated with producing text.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21357
Engage with a range of complex texts for employment
purposes. The link between reading and writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units such as VU21359 Create a
range of complex texts for personal purposes and VU21355
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of
complex digital and
paper based workplace
related texts

1.1

Select a range of paper based and digital workplace

texts

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience for the selected

texts

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2 Prepare a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts for the
workplace

3 Produce a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts for
workplace purposes

1.3

Define the features of the texts

2.1

Organise the appropriate format, language, support

materials and equipment

2.2

Research content required to create texts

2.3

Draft the content to meet the requirements of the texts

3.1

Develop texts of some complexity according to any

organisational requirements

3.2

Review texts and check for accuracy

3.3

Edit texts to enhance meaning and effectiveness in

response to feedback

3.4

Present texts according to specified requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
knowledge of organisational protocols / requirements related to written workplace material
such as information security, email protocols and use of appropriate language
differences between requirements for written as opposed to spoken English
Required Skills:
literacy skills to link ideas in written material through selection and use of words,
language structures and punctuation appropriate to the purpose
organisational skills to gather and order information required to create texts

Paper based and digital

workplace texts may include:

texts of relative complexity including embedded

information, specialised vocabulary and abstraction
and symbolism
emails / web sites / help screens
agendas / minutes / meeting notes
instructions / manuals
letters / memos / facsimiles / messages
reports

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schedules / timetables / web calendars

manufacturers'/operating instructions/technical
instructions
occupational health and safety procedures
style manuals
leave applications / travel forms / petty cash vouchers
Purpose may include:

instructional
advisory
mandatory
legislative

Audience may include:

work colleagues / supervisors

self
internal / external clients

Features may include:

layout features and styles as appropriate for digital and

paper based text
standard templates such as workplace memos
use of appropriate language for audience and purpose
text structure:

clearly structured text using a range of structural

conventions

features of informative texts such as transparent

features of procedural texts such as instructions:

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to
achieve the goal

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table of one or two columns

features of transactional texts such as formal letter /

email with formal opening, statement of purposes,
details, request, confirm, inform or clarify action, formal
close

sentences:

consistent use of structurally complex sentences

use of nominalisation

use of modal verbs and modification devices

use of abstract nouns to condense ideas, processes

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and descriptions and/or explanations

use of linking devices appropriate to text type

vocabulary:

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose,

including specialised workplace terminology

use of vocabulary specific to workplace

precise selection of vocabulary to convey shades of

meaning

most frequently used words spelt with accuracy

regular use of standard punctuation

control over the use of generic grammatical forms such

as temporal links of meanwhile and abstract nouns

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs / symbols

drawings / sketches / illustrations

diagrams, graphs

maps

tables, charts and other graphic information

formatted and unformatted text types
formal emails

Organisational requirements
may include:

codes of practice
codes of ethics
security standards
administrative procedures
writing guides/style manuals

Specified requirements may

include:

organisational standards for format and accuracy

use of standard templates
required timeframes

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
complex employment related digital and paper based
text types
create one complex digital and one paper based,

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employment related text, with each text reflecting a

different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may
apply to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real workplace texts in context
access to communications technology as required
At this level the learner:
works independently across a range of contexts
including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable
and include some specialisation
initiates and uses support from a range of established
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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Unit Code

VU21362

Unit Title

Create a range of complex texts to participate

in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the

development of writing skills to create a range of complex
digital and paper based texts which are relevant to
participation in the community. At this level the learner works
across a range of contexts including some that are unfamiliar
and/or unpredictable and including some specialisation. The
required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the
Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), ( Commonwealth
of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the achievement of
ACSF indicators of competence at Level Four (Writing): 4.05,
4.06

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their writing

skills to enable greater access to and participation in
community activities. The community can have a range of
definitions, depending on the learners situation and may
signify the local environment in the case of rural or regional
learners. While community is most often defined
geographically. It can also be defined to include those with
whom one shares an affinity or interest, such as a group
which meets, including over the internet, for a common
purpose. It also may be interpreted in a broader more general
sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21358
Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the
community. The link between reading and writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units such as VU21359 Create a
range of complex texts for personal purposes and VU21355
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of
complex digital and

1.1

Select a range of complex paper based and digital

texts

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paper based community

related texts

2 Prepare a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts

3 Produce a range of
complex digital and
paper based texts

1.2

Identify the purpose and audience for the selected

texts

1.3

Define the features of the texts

2.1

Organise the appropriate format, language, support

materials and equipment

2.2

Research content required to create texts

2.3

Draft the content to meet the requirements of the texts

3.1

Develop complex paper based and digital

3.2

Review texts and check for accuracy

3.3

Edit texts to enhance meaning and effectiveness in

response to feedback

3.4

Present texts according to specified requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a range of styles of writing and presenting information to a range of audiences
knowledge of register to enable appropriate selection and application to context
a broad vocabulary and a range of grammatical structures
structural features of a range of text types
Required Skills:
communication skills to relay complex relationships between ideas
literacy skills to write texts which include a number of examples, opinions, facts, or
arguments with supporting evidence
organisational skills to gather and order information required to create texts
problem solving skills to select and apply appropriate register according to context

Complex paper based and

digital texts may include:

texts of relative complexity including embedded

information, specialised vocabulary and abstraction
and symbolism
electronic, printed, handwritten and visual texts such

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as:

Purpose may include:

reports/ letters in local community newsletter /

newspapers such as opinions, descriptive accounts,
letters to the editor

letters of support for local community organisations

posters/ leaflets to support community initiatives

script for a short talk which may include presentation of

visual or other information

agendas and detailed and accurate minutes for

meetings

summary of main points of an argument for or against

an issue in the community

scripts for radio presentations, interviews

community announcements

written material to advertise community activities

submission for funding

collaborative writing such as job description for a

community appointed project officer

procedures for a community organisation such as

safety, emergency, fire

detailed instructions for a community event such as fete

rosters, responsibilities and activities

to present an argument to local community about an

issue of local importance
preparation of a newsletter to support activities of local
club
a summary of fund raising activities and amounts
raised for a school / community association newsletter
presentation of material / a story to a childs class or at
the local library
request for community services

Audience may include:

parents
club members
users of a community facility such as local swimming
pool which is about to close
local government

Features may include:

layout features and styles as appropriate for digital and

paper based texts
standard templates e.g. club newsletter
use of appropriate language for audience and purpose

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text structure:

clearly structured text using a range of structural

conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts, such as

features informative texts such as transparent

organisation, such as sequentially ordered dot points,
numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical listings,
spacing, headings; general statement, factual
description or logically sequenced explanation,
conclusion

features of procedural texts such as instructions:

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to
achieve the goal

features of persuasive texts such as argument:

statement of opinion, arguments and summing up;
discursive: opening statement, arguments for and
against, conclusion or recommendations

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points

information formatted into a table of one or two columns

features of transactional texts such as formal letter

format with formal opening, statement of purposes,
details, request, confirm, inform or clarify action, formal
close

sentences:

consistent use of structurally complex sentences

use of nominalisation

use of modal verbs and modification devices

use of abstract nouns to condense ideas, processes

and descriptions and/or explanations

use of linking devices appropriate to text type

vocabulary:

use of appropriate language for audience and purpose,

e.g. descriptive language, techniques to convey
feelings and ideas, figures of speech

use of vocabulary specific to topic

precise selection of vocabulary to convey shades of

meaning

most frequently used words spelt with accuracy

regular use of standard punctuation

control over the use of generic grammatical forms such

as temporal links of meanwhile and abstract nouns
such as migration and referential devices

awareness and appropriate / effective use of local

varieties of non standard Australian English, slang,

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LOTE

visuals:

Appropriate format may

include:

photographs / symbols

drawings / sketches / illustrations / maps

diagrams, graphs

handwritten / word processed

on paper / poster / email
online
size of words and visuals
place of colour, symbols
using features of punctuation, font and layout to
support meaning and clarity such as semi-colons,
brackets italics

Review may include:

Specified requirements may

include:

support from the teacher, by peers, by another support

person for:

spelling and punctuation

grammatical accuracy

clarity of purpose / audience / clarity of message

appropriateness of layout, register

effectiveness of layout features

content of text
language
format / layout

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a broad range of
complex community participation related digital and
paper based text types
create one digital and one paper based complex text
related to , community participation with each text
reflecting a different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.

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Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to

another domain, such as personal, the same texts may
apply to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real / authentic texts from a community related
environment relevant to the learner
online facilities, communications technologies as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
works independently and initiates and uses support
from a range of established sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

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Unit Code

VU21363

Unit Title

Investigate and interpret shapes and

measurements and related formulae in a
range of contexts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

numeracy and mathematical skills involving investigating twodimensional and three-dimensional shapes and their
representation, and on estimating, measuring and calculating
quantities, including using formulae, related to their personal,
public, work or education and training lives.
At this level the learner works independently across a range of
contexts including some that are unfamiliar and/or
unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute directly to
the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Four Numeracy: 4.09, 4.10, & 4.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

vocational or community participation options by developing a
range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Create two-dim and

three-dimensional
shapes and their
representation

2 Investigate twodimensional and threedimensional shapes and

their representation

3 Estimate, measure and

calculate quantities
including using formulae

1.1

Represent two-dimensional shapes and threedimensional objects by scale drawings, simple plans
and models using appropriate symbols and
conventions

1.2

Use ratio to create scale drawings, simple plans and

models

1.3

Estimate, draw and measure angles using a protractor

or compass

2.1

Use ratio to interpret scale drawings, simple plans and

models

2.2

Read and interpret scale drawings, simple plans and

models to see if they are representative of the original
object and vice versa

2.3

Use the features and language of shape to describe

objects and their representation

3.1

Make initial estimate of measurement and measure

correctly using appropriate instruments

3.2

Interpret, use and describe concepts and units of

measure using suitable language and symbols

3.3

Select and use appropriate formulae to calculate the

measurement properties of common shapes

3.4

Perform conversions between metric units

3.5

Check and interpret on the reasonableness of results

in terms of original purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in relation to shapes and designs and in
measurement contexts and materials such as on tools, packaging, recipes, designs,
diagrams
simple measurement formulae in familiar and routine contexts
the characteristics and convention of plans and drawings of two-dimensional and threedimensional shapes
knowledge of a combination of informal and formal language of shape
Required Skills:
literacy skills to read relevant illustrations, diagrams, signs, instructions including on
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relevant tools and machinery

problem solving skills to:

interpret plans and draw and assemble three-dimensional models

estimate, measure and calculate a range of metric quantities

estimate, measure and draw accurate scale plans and diagrams of two-dimensional and
three-dimensional shapes using drawing and measuring instruments

Scale drawings, simple plans

and models may include:

plans of buildings such as classrooms, a house, a

garden, a shop, an office or a factory floor and
locations such as shopping centres or workplaces.
scale drawings c such as local maps, state maps,
maps of Australia, survey or bushwalking maps, or any
other relevant maps which have keys and defined
scales
models assembled following written instructions or
constructed from nets of three-dimensional objects
two-dimensional drawings to scale
three-dimensional drawings not necessarily accurately
scaled

Symbols and conventions

include:

scales expressed in ratio form, clear indications of

dimensions, clear labelling and symbols such as for
parallel lines () as well as lines of equal length

Angles refers to:

the symbols and conventions for angles(, <)

knowledge and language of angles may include acute,
obtuse, right, straight, circle
bearings used to give direction may be introduced

Ratio refers to:

ratios for scales in the form of 1:25, 1:100, which

should be understood and interpreted
simple ratios to be used and applied such as 1:2, 1:10
or 1:100
more difficult ratios such as 1:25000 should be
interpreted but not used to create drawings or plans

Features and language of

shape may include:

square, rectangle, circle, quadrilateral, triangle,

isosceles, equilateral, regular, polygon, hexagon,
diagonal, sphere, cube, cylinder, prism, pyramid,

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edges, corners, faces and shapes of interest such as

crescent and star
features and descriptions such as symmetrical,
horizontal, vertical, perpendicular and parallel
Estimate of measurement
includes:

use of personal body referents and knowledge

including visualisation of size and quantity
recognition of an appropriate range and level of
accuracy required is understood

Measure correctly refers to:

ensuring the instrument starts at zero where

appropriate (not on thermometers), the measurement
made from the starting point, the accuracy asked for is
given, detailed calibrations on measuring instruments
are read and interpreted correctly

Instruments may include:

tape measures, rulers

kitchen and bathroom scales, letter/parcel scales
thermometers
measuring cups/cylinders, spoons
protractors for angle measurement

Concepts and units of

measure include:

concepts of linearity, surface, 3D space amount,

capacity and corresponding number of dimensions to
measure such as box: 3-dimensions, sheet of glass: 2dimensions
those for temperature, length, height, mass, capacity,
area, volume, angle, or specific interest such as
horses height, amperes, volts, wind speed, air
pressure, astronomical distances

Language and symbols may

include:

metres squared, m2
hectares, building squares
cc, cm3, ml, m3, kL,
$/m, $/m2, $/m3,

Appropriate formulae may

include:

perimeter / circumference
standard volumes of cubes, cuboids and cylinders but
not volumes of other solids such as spheres, pyramids
standard areas of rectangles, triangles and circles;
surface area to be understood as addition of several
areas

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Common shapes

three-dimensional shapes such as packaging,

buildings, furniture, cubes and other prisms, pyramids

Conversions between metric

units will involve:

converting mm-cm-m-km, ml-l, g-kg and vice versa

with tonne and kilolitre included if relevant
converting between units as required before use in
area or volume calculations
converting between km2 and hectares where relevant
or volume and capacity such as cm3, ml or m3, kL
both fraction or decimal notation where this is the
appropriate form needed such as 3,500 m is 3 km or
3.5km

Reasonableness of results
refers to:

outcomes being checked against initial estimates and

rough calculations and visualisation of size and
quantity
amount is realistic given the context, for example, if
purchasing for cooking is the purpose then 0.5 eggs or
if for tiling a tile are unacceptable as answers
answers being given in required units and accuracy as
appropriate to task such as sugar measure in g not kg,
pinch of salt is a few grams,

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use ratios, angle properties and scale drawings to
create and to investigate two-dimensional and threedimensional shapes and their representation
use the features and language of shape to describe a
range of shapes and their plans
estimate measures, and use appropriate metric units
and measurement tools to accurately measure and
compare a range of quantities
convert between metric units
undertake calculations with relevant measurement
formulae

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials

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and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts

access to appropriate measuring instruments
At this level the learner can:
flexibly use a blend of personal in the head methods,
and formal pen and paper and calculator procedures
(and software programs where appropriate) to solve
problems
work independently and initiate and use support from a
range of established resources
use a range of informal and formal oral and written
mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations and
diagrams
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of measurements and calculations undertaken
using a range of appropriate formulae
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to use
the features and language of shape to describe a
range of shapes and their plans

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VU21364 Investigate numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts

Unit Code

VU21364

Unit Title

Investigate numerical and statistical

information in a range of contexts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

numeracy and mathematical skills involving investigating and
interpreting numerical information embedded in a range of
texts and creating, investigating and interpreting statistical
data, tables and graphs related to their personal, public, work
or education and training lives.
At this level the learner works independently across a range of
contexts including some that are unfamiliar and/or
unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2008). They contribute directly to
the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Four Numeracy: 4.09, 4.10, & 4.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

vocational or community participation options by developing a
range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Investigate and interpret

1.1

Identify and extract numbers and numerical

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numerical information in
a range of texts

2 Investigate and create

statistical data, tables
and graphs

information embedded within a range of texts

1.2

Use an appropriate mathematical procedure to

undertake calculations when investigating the numbers
and numerical information in the text

1.3

Make an initial estimate of the result then perform an

accurate numerical calculation

1.4

Use the descriptive language of numbers and

numerical information

1.5

Interpret the results in terms of their reasonableness

against initial estimates and in terms of any personal,
social or work consequences.

2.1

Collect and represent data in tables and in graphical

form, using appropriate scales and axes

2.2

Calculate measures of central tendency and simple

measures of spread for sets of ungrouped data

2.3

Use the descriptive language of graphs, tables and

averages

2.4

Interpret the results of the investigation in terms of the

meaning of the data and /or accompanying texts, tables
and graphs and in terms of any personal, social or work
consequences

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in texts and materials
decimals, fractions and percentages and their equivalent forms
key features and conventions of tables and graphs
techniques used to make initial estimations and check results of calculations in relation to
the context
measures of central tendency and simple measures of spread
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

read relevant texts incorporating numerical and statistical information in tables and graphs

use both informal and formal language of number and data to investigate and interpret a
range of numerical and statistical information

read, understand and interpret numerical information embedded in texts

problem solving skills to ability to calculate with different types of numbers

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organisational skills to collect data and create tables and statistical graphs

Numbers and numerical

information should include:

whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and

ratios and their equivalent values in a form appropriate
to the situation
chance and probability values related to the likelihood
of everyday chance events such as chance of rain,
gambling
rates including km/hr, $/m, $/m3, one in ten
ratios which should be related to mixing domestic and
garden chemicals, recipes, work-related ratios
relevant positive and negative numbers such as to
Temperature
numbers expressed as simple powers such as e.g. 23,
52 and which may include simple scientific notation
such as 3.6 x 103
common square roots and their meaning such as 4 =
2

Texts may include:

Mathematical procedure
includes:

printed and digital texts:

website, newspaper, or magazine journal articles

workplace documents

financial information such as taxation returns

advertising leaflets / catalogues

timetables

addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (+,, , ),

conversion between fractions, decimals and
percentages then an operation, several conversions to
allow comparison, ordering values
using different methods, and choosing the most
appropriate method for the question such as 5% done
in the head using of 10%, or using pen and paper,
whereas complicated calculations such as 4.25% done
only using a calculator
conversion of fractions, decimals, percentages and
ratios into their equivalent values in a form appropriate
to the situation

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Numerical calculation
includes:

+,, , with whole numbers and decimals where

division by decimal values and long division may be
worked out on a calculator
+,, , with standard fractions only e.g. 2/3, 1/5, 7/10,
etc. and where multiplication and division with fractions
is related to relevant applications e.g. multiplying
fractions when increasing a recipe with fractions;
calculating how far an estimated distance is based on
a pace length of of a metre
percentages including % of, % change and A as % of
B,
routine rate and ratio calculations such as 2:3=4
knowledge and use of the order of arithmetic
operations
calculations can be undertaken flexibly using a blend
of relevant in the head methods, and formal pen and
paper and calculator procedures and software
programs where appropriate

Descriptive language of
numbers and numerical
information includes:

read and write decimal numbers such as point two four

five, 0.245, two and five thousandths, 2.005
common words, phrases and symbols for
mathematical procedures such as percentages, rates,
and arithmetical operations
symbols and words for comparison such as >, <, = ,,

Interpret the results refers to:

a comparison of final result to initial estimate or referral

to context to decide if the result is possible, relevant
knowledge may lead to comparison to previous
experience and therefore decide whether result is
appropriate

Collect and represent data

refers to:

data which can be existing or new collected via a

survey/questionnaire
data which may be whole numbers, percentages,
decimals and fractions
where data needs grouping assistance may be given
data can be entered into hard copy tables or into a
word processing package or spreadsheet

Graphical form may include:

pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, pictograms typically

found in newspapers, on household bills, information
leaflets

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scales created should be appropriate to the data

collected or being investigated
scatter diagrams, box and whisker plots
Measures of central tendency
refers to:

mean, median and mode calculated from survey

results, wages, production figures, sports information,
sample packet contents
the use or misuse of the term average in relation to this
should be discussed

Simple measures of spread

may include:

range

Descriptive language of
graphs, tables and averages
includes:

common words, phrases and symbols for

mathematical procedures such as percentages, rates,
and arithmetical operations

interquartile range

symbols and words for comparison such as >, <, = ,,

descriptive language of graphs, tables and averages

such as maximum, minimum, increasing, decreasing,
constant, slope, fluctuating, average, above/below
average, range
a range of informal and formal oral and written
mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations and
diagrams

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

read and extract numerical information embedded in a
range of texts
undertake a range of mathematical calculations with
numbers, make initial estimates of results and interpret
and convey the results using both informal and formal
language of numbers, graphs, tables and statistical
information
collect and organise data into tables and to construct
graphs using appropriate scales and axes
use key features and conventions of tables and graphs
and of measures of central tendency and simple
measures of spread to investigate and interpret familiar
and routine statistical information

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Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts
At this level the learner can:
flexibly use a blend of personal in the head methods,
and formal pen and paper and calculator procedures
(and software programs where appropriate) to solve
problems
work independently and initiate and use support from a
range of established resources
use a range of informal and formal oral and written
mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations and
diagrams

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of work completed by the learner
demonstrating the ability to investigate and interpret
numerical information embedded in a range of relevant
texts
portfolio of tables and graphs created by the learner
which demonstrate the ability to investigate and
interpret statistical data
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to use
the formal and informal language of numbers, graphs,
tables and statistical information to interpret and
convey the results of a range of mathematical
calculations

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VU21365 Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques in a range of contexts

Unit Code

VU21365

Unit Title

Investigate and use simple mathematical

formulae and problem solving techniques in
a range of contexts

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

numeracy and mathematical skills involving developing and
using simple formulae to describe and represent relationships
between variables in range of real life contexts, and on using
simple mathematical problem solving techniques to interpret
and solve straight forward mathematical problems related to
their personal, public, work or education and training lives.
At this level the learner works independently across a range of
contexts including some that are unfamiliar and/or
unpredictable and include some specialisation.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute directly to
the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level
Four Numeracy: 4.09, 4.10, & 4.11.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

vocational or community participation options by developing a
range of numeracy and mathematics skills.
Numeracy is seen as making meaning of mathematics mathematics is a tool to be used efficiently and critically and is
seen as the knowledge and skills to be applied and used for a
range of purposes and in a variety of contexts. The goal is
therefore to assist learners to develop mathematical concepts
and relationships in ways that are personally meaningful.
It is strongly recommended that this unit is integrated with the
delivery and assessment of other numeracy and mathematics
units. It is also recommended that application is also
integrated with other units from across the CGEA. The links
between the different units encourage co-delivery and
assessment, and replicates real life situations where tasks
and activities integrate a wide range of skills including literacy
and numeracy.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Investigate and use

simple mathematical
formulae in relevant
contexts

2 Use mathematical
problem solving
techniques to investigate
and solve relevant
problems

1.1

Develop simple formulae and algebraic expressions

which generalise straightforward number patterns or
relationships between variables in familiar or routine
contexts

1.2

Translate simply worded problems involving unknown

quantities into simple linear equations

1.3

Use verbal generalisations and informal and

symbolic notation, representation and conventions
of algebraic expressions

1.4

Substitute into simple formulae or simple linear

equations to find particular values and to check the
effectiveness of the developed formulae or equation

1.5

Solve simple formulae and equations using informal or

formal techniques

2.1

Use appropriate techniques to interpret and extract

relevant information from a problem solving activity or
text

2.2

Select and use a range of appropriate problem solving

techniques

2.3

Assess the reasonableness of the result and select an

alternative problem solving techniques, if necessary

2.4

Use the language and terminology of problem solving

to communicate the procedures and outcomes of the
problem solving activity

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
signs / prints/ symbols represent meaning in relation to the writing and representation of
algebraic expressions
the use and the purpose of formulae and that they represent relationships between
variables in real life tasks and situations
Required Skills:
literacy skills to read relevant texts and diagrams
problem solving skills to:

understand and use simple mathematical formulae in familiar or routine contexts

interpret, use and calculate with a range of types of numbers

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Simple formulae includes:

formulae between variables in familiar or routine

contexts:

volume of a rectangular prism (V= LWH)

Australian Rules football scores (P = 6g + b)

cost of payment for a plumber charging $120 per hour

and a call out fee of $50 (C = 50 + 120h)

Algebraic expressions
includes:

linear relationships and algebraic expressions for

number patterns involving one or two arithmetical
steps and based around situations that can be
described or modelled such as double the number
and add five more

Familiar or routine contexts

may include:

sports scores
taxi fares
cooking
repair charges
utility payments

Simply worded problems

should include:

one or two arithmetical steps and use language such

as doubling, halving, words for the four arithmetic
operations

Equations should:

normally involve only two variables using one or two

mathematical operations

Verbal generalisations may

include:

language such as doubling, halving, squaring,$25 plus

$60 per hour

Informal and symbolic

notation, representation and
conventions includes:

informal representations using words or letters and

symbols and standard abbreviations and conventions
for the four operations, squares, and fractional
amounts including using meaningful symbols such as

s for unknowns , t
s for te a s poons , P for profit, e tc. for
written generalisations
conventions for writing algebraic expression are used,
such as not using a symbol for multiplication as in 6g =
6g

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Informal or formal techniques

may include:

informal techniques such as backtracking / guess /

check and improve
simple applications of formal techniques such as using
inverse operations to both sides of an equation in order
to isolate the required variable on one side of the
equation
simple graphical techniques such as plotting a graph
from a table of values and identifying key values from
the graph (not including gradient at this level)

Appropriate techniques
include:

restating/rewriting

Problem solving activity or

text includes:

activities / tasks which require strategies other than the

standard application of arithmetical processes

Problem solving techniques

may include:

guess and check; elimination; making a table, diagram

or sketch; using patterns; simplifying; concrete
modelling

drawing diagrams, using flow charts, sketching a graph

those modelled by the teacher at this level with

guidance and support via leading questions
Reasonableness of the result
refers to:

a comparison of final result to initial estimate or referral

to context to decide if the result is possible, relevant
knowledge may lead to comparison to previous
experience and therefore decide whether result is
appropriate

Language and terminology

includes:

common words and phrases for mathematical problem

solving techniques such as guess and check, pattern,
simplify, trial and error

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

develop and write a range of simple formulae based on
real life situations or which generalise straightforward
number patterns or relationships between variables
use a range of simple algebraic techniques in using
and solving simple mathematical formulae and
algebraic expressions

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choose appropriate mathematical problem solving

techniques to investigate and solve relevant problems
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts which require strategies other than the
standard application of arithmetical processes
At this level the learner can:
flexibly use a blend of personal in the head methods,
and formal pen and paper and calculator procedures
(and software programs where appropriate) to solve
problems
work independently and initiate and use support from a
range of established resources
use a range of informal and formal oral and written
mathematical language, symbols, abbreviations and
diagrams

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of work completed by the learner
demonstrating the ability to use a range of
mathematical problem solving techniques and to
develop and use formulae and algebraic expressions
in everyday contexts
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
translate simply worded problems involving unknown
quantities into simple linear equations and to
communicate processes and outcomes of
mathematical problem solving

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VU21375 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio

Unit Code

VU21375

Unit Title

Evaluate pathway options, design a learning

plan and compile a portfolio

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to evaluate

pathway options, plan skills development; design, implement
and monitor a learning plan; and compile a portfolio of
evidence.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners with personal, learning,

employment and community participation goals. The learning
plan documents an agreed program that the learner will
undertake during the course to research and evaluate
pathways, plan, document, and monitor progress towards
achieving learning goals and objectives. The program will take
into account the learners learning style and preferences. The
learner will also develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence
which documents achievement of course goals and meets
formal requirements of the audience.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit
of competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Assess potential
pathway options

1.1

Identify and consider a broad range of options

1.2

Identify sources of information about options

1.3

Access and note information about possible options

1.4

Evaluate options in relation to own interests, skills and

knowledge

2.1

Identify and prioritise learning goals in relation to

identified options

2.2

Evaluate current skills and knowledge against goals

2.3

Explore learning styles and identify those preferred

2.4

Discuss own personal learning context in relation to

achieving identified goals

2.5

Discuss program options to support achievement of

2 Clarify learning goals

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goals.
3 Design and implement
an individual learning
plan.

4 Prepare portfolio of
completed work
samples

5 Monitor and update the

individual learning plan

3.1

Determine the purpose and features of an individual

learning plan

3.2

Define the processes for developing an individual

learning plan

3.3

Document the individual learning plan

4.1

Explore possible audiences and uses for the portfolio

4.2

Confirm requirements of the portfolio

4.3

Select and evaluate types of evidence

4.4

Confirm and assemble evidence for portfolio

4.5

Seek feedback on the effectiveness of the portfolio from

advisors and respond accordingly

5.1

Critically evaluate progress towards end-of-course goals

and objectives

5.2

Identify and discuss factors which contributed to

success in meeting goals

5.3

Examine barriers to success in meeting goals and

strategies to manage these

5.4

Identify learning strategies which can be applied to other

contexts

5.5

Evaluate individual learning plan and redraft as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

participate in the planning process to develop a learning plan

discuss aspects of the learning plan such as purpose and preferred learning styles to
support development of the plan

read and interpret a range of information about potential options

apply research skills to locate and evaluate information relevant to own goals and options

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develop and document a leaning plan according to identified processes

problem solving skills to:

gather and use information to support development of the plan

draw on previous experiences to inform development of the plan

identify, select and evaluate evidence for the portfolio

compare own skills to learning goals and options to identify achievable steps

self management skills to:

determine own preferred learning style

evaluate own skills and knowledge to match to appropriate options

monitor own progress against documented learning plan

Options may include:

further study in VET and / or higher education

employment, including seeking promotion and
accessing training opportunities
industry qualifications
community participation
personal development options

Sources of information may

include:

on-line data bases, e.g. for employment options

career counsellors
training organisation materials and open days
education/ careers sections in newspaper
VTAC Guide

Learning goals may include:

Evaluate includes

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a

variety of purposes, for example:

further study

employment

community participation

health and well being

achieving specific competencies

gaining target qualifications

getting a new career

career advancement

researching any additional skills requirements of

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learning options
identifying gaps in own underpinning skills and
knowledge
Learning styles may include:

auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
tactile
reflective

Own personal learning

context can include:

previous work experience

volunteer or recreational experience
family responsibilities
study including formal schooling or informal learning

health and other personal matters

any possible barriers to completion

Program options may
include:

participation in whole course or particular units

choice of electives
flexible delivery mode
concurrent assistance
partnership arrangements with other providers to
broaden options

Purposes may include:

assisting the learner to plan systematically for the

attainment of goals
as a tool to monitor progress
to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her
preferred options at the end of the course

Features include:

short and long term goals and indicators of success

actions and activities to be undertaken, including
monitoring arrangements
responsibilities
timelines

Processes for developing an

individual learning plan
include:

assessment of own needs

negotiation and development of long term goals

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identifying one or two short term specific objectives

determination of tasks and progress to achieve goals
and objectives
identification of additional support persons:

Audiences may include:

Uses may include:

Community Advocates and Learning

Partners/Indigenous community members

case workers and personal carers

career counsellors

peer support

family members

admissions officers

employers

employment agencies

self

family

documenting progress towards achievement of goals

documenting competencies
building a picture of personal attributes
identifying areas for further skill development
documenting employability skills

Requirements of portfolio
may include:

portfolio pieces selected and organised logically for

example, by date, topic area, unit of study
format of portfolio consistent with audience, purpose
and use
proof reading for spelling and punctuation

Types of evidence may

include:

collections of samples compiled by the learner

products with supporting documentation
journal/log book
certificates

Barriers may include:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,

emotional or social constraints
negative educational experiences
cultural differences
multiple roles and responsibilities

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Factors which contribute to

success may include:

selecting and applying appropriate strategies

transferring learning from one area to a new area
practising new skills
seeking support of teacher / peers when needed

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

research and evaluate a range of pathway options and
supporting goals
undertake a self assessment of own skills against
identified options and goals
develop and document a learning plan in relation to
identified goals, monitor against learning plan and
assemble a portfolio according to requirements

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to information about further study options,
employment opportunities
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit is
best undertaken over the course of the program so
learning goals can be reviewed and amended.

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
purpose of learning plans and potential barriers to the
achievement of identified goals
direct observation of the learner participating in the
process of developing and monitoring a learning plan
and selecting evidence for the portfolio
portfolios to assess evidence of how identified goals
have been met consisting of collections of samples
compiled by the learner:

product with supporting documentation

journal / log book

testimonials/reports from other teachers or support

staff

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Unit Code

VU21376

Unit Title

Engage with a range of highly complex texts

for personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage with

highly complex texts for personal purposes The focus of this is
on interpreting and critically analysing highly complex paper
based and digital texts for personal purposes. These include
intricate, dense and extended texts across a broad range of
contexts including specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level five
(Reading): 5.03, 5.04.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their personal

literacy skills and who need to develop a range of reading
skills both in a paper based and digital context. These skills
provide the foundation for future activities to extend reading
skills to interpret and critically analyse highly complex texts for
personal purposes and enable the learner to have access to
knowledge and skills which will assist them in future
educational, employment and community activities.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit VU21380 Create a range of highly complex texts
for personal purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21377 Engage with
a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes and
VU21381 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Access and select a

1.1

Clarify own specified purposes for engaging with texts

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range of highly complex

intricate print based and
digital texts for personal
purposes
2 Review selected print
based and digital texts
for personal purposes

3 Critically interpret a
range of highly complex
print based and digital
texts for personal
purposes

1.2

Locate and access a range of highly complex texts

1.3

Assess and select texts relevant to own purposes

2.1

Interpret the purpose of the selected texts

2.2

Define features of texts selected

2.3

Apply reading strategies to interpret key ideas and

supporting information in texts

3.1

Analyse a range of texts for personal purposes

3.2

Analyse devices used to present information

3.3

Discuss and support judgements about the

effectiveness of the texts

3.4

Discuss similarities and / or differences between texts

3.5

Assess relevance of texts to own purpose

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
understands how language is used to make hypotheses and convey implicit meaning to
influence others
a broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms, and cultural references, and
specialised vocabulary as appropriate, to support comprehension
devices used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
register and its influence on expression and meaning
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

apply a repertoire of strategies to interpret and critically analyse structurally complex texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

communication skills to review and discuss texts to establish relevance and effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and assess
complex information
planning and organising skills to gather, select and synthesise information effectively for
own specific purposes by defining information requirements both before and during
research
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Own specified purposes may

include:

to access information related to personal interest and

enjoyment
to access information for personal need

Highly complex texts include:

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and highly specialised language
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

Purpose may include:

personally relevant letters

narrative texts / prose texts such as fiction and short

stories

expressive texts such as songs and poetry

informative texts such as non-fiction texts of personal

interest such as journals, newsletters, magazines,
reports, information about health or car insurance

procedural texts such as instructions on using

equipment

transactional texts such as complex formal personal

letters from banks or insurance companies

visual texts such as digital stories, posters, art work,

advertisements, cartoons

notes taken from a range of sources, both written and

aural

writers inferred purposes

writers stated purpose

Features of texts may include:

dense texts with complex text structures, which use a

variety of sentence structures and contain ambiguity
and implicit meaning:

complex narrative and expressive texts with a

sequence of events, different points of view and
perspectives, conflict development and resolution,
different characters' point of view , multiple plot lines
converging at the end, flash back or forwards, different
time frames

complex informative texts containing multiple cause

and effect, compare and contrast, order of Importance,
problem and solution with complex discourse markers,
specialised vocabulary including technical vocabulary:

complex procedural texts with sequential steps required

to achieve goals and which may include precautions or
warnings, options or alternatives, hints and advice and

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supporting explanations

complex persuasive texts that use emotive and

persuasive language ,may pose rhetorical questions,
include facts and opinions, writers bias may be explicit
or implicit, includes supporting materials and evidence,
may include opposing views on a subject and might
follow a standard format such as statement of opinion,
argument, summing up or recommendation

complex transactional such as personal letters

(informal) or formal letters (formal opening, statement
of purpose, details, request, action required, formal
close)

sentences:

complex syntactic structures

highly embedded information

sophisticated stylistic devices such as nominalisation

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms,

cultural references as appropriate

diversity of tone

specialised vocabulary appropriate to context

vocabulary which creates nuances of meaning

abstraction, symbolism

slang, non standard Australian English, including

dialect

visuals:

Reading strategies include

diagrams

illustrations

exaggeration (caricature)

interpreting linking devices accurately to make

complex conceptual connections, and/or causal
relationships
exploring how the writers choice of language conveys
mood and meaning
reviewing the ways in which the writers use of a range
of language structures impacts on the reader
examining the effectiveness of the writers choice of
supporting materials
gathering, selecting and organising information
effectively for specific purposes by defining information
requirements both before and during research
de-coding strategies:

using a broad range of word identification strategies,

including word derivations and meanings

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Analyse may include:

identifying stages in plot development

discussing way language is used to create tension,
mood, convey feelings
examining possible alternative perspectives / factual
accounts
discussing how the writer has selected text-type,
subject matter and language to suit specific audience
and purpose and has varied language to reflect
changes in social relations

Devices may include:

nuanced language
figures of speech
emotive (connotative) word choice
colloquial language
slang
rhythm
rhyme
use of pronouns
use of idioms to convey and shape meaning
flashback/retrospective account of event or incident
analogy (reference to)

Effectiveness may include:

credibility
relevance
clarity

Similarities and / or
differences may include:

writers styles and devices used to convey emotion,

action, atmosphere
narrative structures
factual accounts of the same information by different
writers

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

select, review, interpret and discuss highly complex
texts for personal purposes, and critically evaluate

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competency in this unit

them in a minimum of 3 different personally relevant

text types at least one of which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as learning, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

the means to enable learners to locate real / authentic
texts of personal relevance to the learner
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting and
critically analysing information in highly complex paper
based and digital texts relevant to personal purposes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
devices used by writers to convey information in
personally relevant text types
oral information from the learner analysing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses and analysis of texts

journal / log book of reflections on texts

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Unit Code

VU21377

Unit Title

Engage with a range of highly complex texts

for learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to interpret and

critically analyse highly complex texts. The focus is on
interpreting and critically analysing a variety of highly complex
paper based and digital texts for learning purposes. These
include intricate, dense and extended texts across a broad
range of contexts including specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Reading): 5.03, 5.04.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their further

education participation options and who need to develop a
range of reading skills both in a paper based and digital
context. These skills provide the foundation for future activities
to extend reading skills to interpret and critically analyse highly
complex texts for learning purposes and enable the learner to
gain access to knowledge and skills which will assist them in
future educational, employment and community activities.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
writing unit VU21381 Create a range of highly complex texts
for learning purposes. The link between reading and writing
across the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21376 Engage with
a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes and
VU21380 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Select a range of

1.1

Clarify own purposes for engaging with texts

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complex print based and

digital texts for learning
purposes

2 Review selected print

based and digital texts
for learning purposes

3 Critically interpret a
range of print based and
digital texts for learning
purposes

1.2

Locate and access a range of highly complex texts

1.3

Assess and select texts relevant to own learning

purposes

2.1

Interpret the purpose of the texts

2.2

Define features of texts

2.3

Apply reading strategies to interpret key ideas and

supporting information

2.4

Identify and analyse main arguments and supporting

evidence

2.5

Evaluate texts for relevance and credibility

3.1

Analyse a range of texts for learning purposes

3.2

Analyse devices used to present information

3.3

Discuss similarities and / or differences between texts

3.4

Discuss and support judgements about the

effectiveness of the texts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
understands how language is used to make hypotheses and convey implicit meaning to
influence others
knowledge of broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms, and cultural references,
and specialised vocabulary as appropriate, to support comprehension
knowledge of devices used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
register and its influence on expression and meaning
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:
apply a repertoire of strategies to interpret and critically analyse structurally complex texts
assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs
assess the validity of online information
communication skills to review and discuss texts to establish relevance and effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and assess
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information of some complexity

planning and organising skills to gather, select and synthesise information effectively for
own specific purposes by defining information requirements both before and during
research

Own purposes may include:

improving reading skills to meet current and future

study demands
accessing key information and supporting material
comparing and evaluating information from a range of
texts
lifelong learning goals

Highly complex texts may

include:

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and specialised language
digital, printed, handwritten and visual texts:

Purposes of texts may include:

informative texts for example, text books, research

material, reports, including technical information,
newspaper and journal articles containing sources of
knowledge and information

instructional materials such as learner resources to

support participation in tertiary courses, classroom
based learning materials

persuasive texts such as newspaper editorials and

opinion pieces on complex subjects or issues

procedural manuals / learner guides

lecture notes about a specialist area

fiction texts

to present knowledge for example subject based such

as scientific, environmental, historical, technical
to develop specialised skills for example scientific
methods, implementing a process or technique
to provide options or advice for example about career
pathways or further education pathways

Features of texts may include:

dense texts with complex text structures, which use a

variety of sentence structures and contain ambiguity
and implicit meaning:

complex narrative and expressive texts with a

sequence of events, different points of view and
perspectives, conflict development and resolution,

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different characters' point of view , multiple plot lines

converging at the end, flash back or forwards, different
time frames

complex informative texts containing multiple cause

and effect, compare and contrast, order of Importance,
problem and solution with complex discourse markers,
specialised vocabulary including technical vocabulary:

complex procedural texts with sequential steps required

to achieve goals and which may include precautions or
warnings, options or alternatives, hints and advice and
supporting explanations

complex persuasive texts that use emotive and

sentences:

complex syntactic structures

highly embedded information

sophisticated stylistic devices such as nominalisation

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms,

cultural references as appropriate

vocabulary associated with personally relevant

education activities and specialised areas

technical terms linked to learning goals / subject areas

abbreviations associated with further and higher

education such as TAFE, VET, VCE, HE

information and activities presented visually:

Reading strategies may

include:

charts, tables, graphs of statistical data

demographic data

diagrams

flowcharts

a broad range of meaning-making strategies to

maintain understanding:

using a range of specialised vocabulary of relevance to

further learning

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

making comparisons of information contained in texts

interpreting linking devices accurately to make complex

conceptual connections, and/or causal relationships

exploring how the writers choice of language conveys

mood and meaning

reviewing the ways in which the writers use of a range

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of language structures impacts on the reader

analysing the effectiveness of the writers choice of

supporting materials

de-coding strategies:

Analysis may include

identifying:

using a broad range of word identification strategies,

including word derivations and meanings

misleading information
underlying values
subtle nuances
quality of evidence to support judgements
unclear meaning

Devices may include:

nuanced language
figures of speech
emotive (connotative) word choice
colloquial language
slang
rhythm and rhyme
use of idioms to convey and shape meaning
flashback/retrospective account of event or incident
analogy (reference to)

Similarities and / or
differences may include:

differing factual accounts of the same information by

different writers
differences in style or substance

Effectiveness may include:

credibility
relevance
clarity
currency

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

select, review, interpret and discuss highly complex
texts for learning purposes, and critically evaluate them

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competency in this unit

in a minimum of 3 different personally relevant text

types at least one of which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

the means to enable learners to locate and access real
/ authentic texts relevant to the learners learning
needs
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting and
critically analysing information in highly complex paper
based and digital texts relevant to learning purposes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
devices used by writers to convey information in text
types relevant to learning
oral information from the learner analysing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses and analysis of texts

journal / log book of reflections on texts

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Unit Code

VU21378

Unit Title

Engage with a range of highly complex texts

for employment purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to interpret and

critically analyse a variety of highly complex paper based and
digital text types for employment purposes. These include
intricate, dense and extended texts across a broad range of
contexts including specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Reading): 5.03, 5.04.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those in employment or those who aspire

to employment and who need to develop a range of reading
skills both in a paper based and digital context. These skills
provide the foundation for future activities to extend reading
skills to interpret and critically analyse highly complex texts for
employment purposes and enable the learner to gain access
to knowledge and skills which will assist them in future
educational, employment and community activities.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
writing unit BSBWRT401A Write complex documents. The link
between reading and writing across the different domains also
encourages co-delivery and assessment of additional units,
such as VU21377 Engage with a range of highly complex
texts for learning purposes and VU21381 Create a range of
highly complex texts for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit
of competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Select a range of highly

complex print based
and digital texts for

1.1

Clarify own purposes for engaging with texts

1.2

Locate and access a range of highly complex texts

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employment purposes

2 Review selected print

based and digital texts
for employment
purposes

3 Critically interpret a
range of print based
and digital texts for
employment purposes

1.3

Select texts relevant to own employment purposes

2.1

Interpret purpose of the texts

2.2

Define features of texts

2.3

Apply reading strategies to interpret key ideas and

supporting information in texts

2.4

Evaluate texts for relevance and credibility

3.1

Analyse a range of texts for employment purposes

3.2

Analyse devices used to present information

3.3

Discuss and compare similarities and / or differences

3.4

Discuss and support judgements about the

effectiveness of the texts

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
understands how language is used to make hypotheses and convey implicit meaning to
influence others
knowledge of broad and specialised work related vocabulary including idiom and
cultural references as appropriate to support comprehension
knowledge of devices used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
register and its influence on expression and meaning
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

apply a repertoire of reading strategies to interpret and critically analyse structurally complex
texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

communication skills to review and discuss texts to establish relevance and effectiveness

technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and assess
information of some complexity

planning and organising skills to gather, select and synthesise information effectively for own
specific purposes by defining information requirements both before and during research

Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold / italicised wording in the
Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Own purposes may include:

Highly complex texts may

include

accessing information about:

employment arrangements and conditions

workplace procedures / quality requirements

OHS / WHS related information

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and specialised language
digital, printed and visual texts such as:

Purpose of texts may include:

applications / assessments

OHS / WHS materials and procedures

policy statements or induction materials such as

information about the company / workplace,
superannuation information

standard operating instructions and procedures

human resources information such as employment

contracts and policy statements such as discrimination,
sexual harassment, bullying

workplace plans, drawings and specifications

Australian Standards applicable to industry sectors

Industrial information from unions and employee

associations

position descriptions and selection criteria

company profiles such as mission statements, annual

reports, company projections

to provide:

information

instruction

advice

recommendations

to encourage participation
Features of texts may
include:

dense texts with complex text structures, which use a

variety of sentence structures and contain ambiguity
and implicit meaning:

complex informative texts containing multiple cause

and effect, compare and contrast, order of Importance,
problem and solution with complex discourse markers,
specialised vocabulary including technical vocabulary

complex procedural texts with sequential steps required

to achieve goals and which may include precautions or
warnings, options or alternatives, hints and advice and
supporting explanations

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complex persuasive texts that use emotive and

sentences:

complex syntactic structures

highly embedded information

sophisticated stylistic devices such as nominalisation

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

broad, specialised vocabulary including idiom,

colloquialisms, cultural references as appropriate

technical vocabulary specific to the workplace or

industry

vocabulary which creates nuances of meaning

abstraction, symbolism

information presented visually:

charts, tables, graphs of statistical data

demographic data

diagrams and flowcharts

numerical formation:

Reading strategies may

include:

statistics

graphs related to outputs and volume

grouped data

a broad range of meaning-making strategies to

maintain understanding:

using a range of specialised vocabulary of relevance to

employment or workplace

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

making comparisons of information contained in texts

interpreting linking devices accurately to make complex

conceptual connections, and/or causal relationships

exploring how the writers choice of language conveys

mood and meaning

reviewing the ways in which the writers use of a range

of language structures impacts on the reader

analysing the effectiveness of the writers choice of

supporting materials

de-coding strategies:

using a broad range of word identification strategies,

including word derivations and meanings

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Analysis may include

identifying:

misleading information
underlying values
subtle nuances
quality of evidence to support judgements
unclear meaning

Similarities and / or
differences may include:

factual accounts of the same information by different

writers
differences in style or substance

Effectiveness may include:

credibility
relevance
clarity
currency
choice of language

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

select, review, interpret and discuss highly complex
texts for employment purposes, and critically evaluate
them in a minimum of 3 different personally relevant
text types at least one of which must be digitally based
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as learning, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

the means to enable learners to locate real / authentic
texts relevant to the learners employment needs
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts

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access and evaluates support from a broad range of

sources
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner selecting, interpreting
and critically analysing information in highly complex
paper based and digital texts relevant to employment
purposes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
devices used by writers to convey information in text
types relevant to employment
oral information from the learner analysing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses and analysis of texts

journal / log book of reflections on texts

third party reports from a workplace supervisor

detailing the ability of the learner to engage with and
apply information from highly complex workplace texts

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Unit Code

VU21379

Unit Title

Engage with a range of highly complex texts

to participate in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to interpret and

critically analyse a variety of highly complex paper based and
digital text types to participate in the community. These
include intricate, dense and extended texts across a broad
range of contexts including highly specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Reading): 5.03, 5.04.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their community

participation options and who need to develop a range of
reading skills both in a paper based and digital context. These
skills provide the foundation for future activities to extend
reading skills to interpret and critically analyse complex texts
for community participation purposes and enable the learner
to gain access to knowledge and skills which will assist them
in future educational, employment and community activities.
The community can have a range of definitions, depending
on the learners situation. Community may signify local
environment in the case of rural or regional learners. While
community is most often defined geographically, it can also be
defined to include those with whom one shares an affinity or
interest, such as a group which meets, including over the
internet, for a common purpose. It also may be interpreted in a
broader more general sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills writing unit VU21382 Create a range of highly
complex texts to participate in the community. The link
between reading and writing across the different domains also
encourages co-delivery and assessment of additional units,
such as VU21376 Engage with a range of highly complex
texts for personal purposes and VU21380 Create a range of
highly complex texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard

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competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further

information or explanation is detailed in the required skills and
knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance
is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1 Select a broad range of

highly complex print
based and digital texts
for community
participation purposes

1.1

Clarify and specify own purposes for engaging with

texts

1.2

Locate and access a broad range of highly complex

texts

1.3

Select texts relevant to own community participation

purposes

2.1

Interpret purpose of the texts

2.2

Define features of texts

2.3

Apply a broad range of reading strategies to interpret

key ideas and supporting information in texts

2.4

Identify and analyse arguments and supporting

evidence

2.5

Evaluate texts for relevance and credibility

3.1

Analyse a broad range of texts for community purposes

3.2

Analyse devices used to present information

3.3

Discuss and compare similarities and / or differences

3.4

Discuss and support judgements about the

effectiveness of the texts

2 Review selected print

based and digital texts
for community purposes

3 Critically interpret a
broad range of highly
complex print based and
digital texts for specified
community purposes

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
understands how language is used to make hypotheses and convey implicit meaning to
influence others
knowledge of broad or specialised vocabulary related to community participation to
support comprehension including cultural references as appropriate
knowledge of devices used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understands that paper based and digital information may be represented differently
register and its influence on expression and meaning
Required Skills:
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problem solving skills to:

apply a repertoire of strategies to interpret and critically analyse structurally complex texts

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

assess the validity of online information

communication skills to review and discuss texts to establish relevance and effectiveness
technology skills to access and navigate screen based digital text to locate and assess
information of some complexity
planning and organising skills to gather, select and synthesise information effectively for
own specific purposes by defining information requirements both before and during
research

Own purposes may include:

to prepare for a public meeting for example giving a

speech or presenting a complex argument about a
community issue
to support a local community group by researching a
specific question
to review and provide feedback on a planned change
for example school policies, educational programs,
proposed freeway
to provide editorial advice for a group response to an
issue in the community
to find historical information for a community event

Highly complex texts may

include:

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and specialised language
digital, printed, handwritten and texts which may
contain visual/diagrammatic information:

reports on community issues such as improving child

care options in the local community

information about local history

information about project or community grants

letters to the editor

opinion pieces, reviews in local community newsletters/

newspapers

discussion papers on community initiatives such as

community plans, environmental sustainability

documents for election campaigns

speeches / talks including accompanying applications

which require complex arguments or explanations

minutes from community meetings

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Purposes of texts may include:

transcriptions of radio interviews about a community

issue

to provide

advice about options

information about community issues

instructions about obtaining a service

to persuade
Features of texts may include:

dense texts with complex text structures, which use a

variety of sentence structures and contain ambiguity
and implicit meaning

complex informative texts containing multiple cause

and effect, compare and contrast, order of Importance,
problem and solution with complex discourse markers,
specialised vocabulary including technical vocabulary

complex procedural texts with sequential steps required

to achieve goals and which may include precautions or
warnings, options or alternatives, hints and advice and
supporting explanations

complex persuasive texts that use emotive and

sentences:

complex syntactic structures

highly embedded information

sophisticated stylistic devices such as nominalisation

words / phrases/ abbreviations:

broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms,

cultural references as appropriate

appropriate specialised vocabulary relevant to the topic

and community context such as explanations,
descriptions, debates

vocabulary which creates nuances of meaning

abstraction, symbolism

information and numerical information presented

visually:

Reading strategies may

charts, tables, graphs of statistical data to support

arguments

demographic data

diagrams and flowcharts

a broad range of meaning-making strategies to

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include:

maintain understanding:

using a range of specialised vocabulary of relevance to

employment or workplace

recognising ways in which punctuation conveys a range

of emotions or intentions

making comparisons of information contained in texts

interpreting linking devices accurately to make complex

conceptual connections, and/or causal relationships

exploring how the writers choice of language conveys

mood and meaning

reviewing the ways in which the writers use of a range

of language structures impacts on the reader

analysing the effectiveness of the writers choice of

supporting materials

de-coding strategies:

Analysis may include

identifying:

using a broad range of word identification strategies,

including word derivations and meanings

misleading information
underlying values
subtle nuances
quality of evidence to support judgements
unclear/ambiguous meaning

Similarities and / or
differences may include:

factual accounts of the same information by different

writers
differences in style or substance

Effectiveness may include:

credibility
relevance
clarity
currency
choice of language

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

select, review, interpret and discuss highly complex
texts for community participation, and critically
evaluate them in a minimum of 3 different personally
relevant text types, at least one of which must be

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Assessment must ensure:

the means to enable learners to locate real / authentic
texts relevant to the learners community participation
needs
communication technology and software as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner selecting, interpreting
and critically analysing information in highly complex
paper based and digital texts relevant to community
participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
devices used by writers to convey information in text
types relevant to employment
oral information from the learner analysing the
effectiveness of the selected texts
portfolios containing:

samples of responses and analysis of texts

journal / log book of reflections on texts

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Unit Code

VU21380

Unit Title

Create a range of highly complex texts for

personal purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop writing

skills to create a range of highly complex digital and paper
based texts for personal purposes across a broad range of
contexts including specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Writing): 5.05, 5.06.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their literacy

skills to a complex level and acquire the skills and knowledge
to create highly complex texts related to their own personal
needs and to organise and apply content from texts.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21376
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal
purposes. The link between reading and writing and the
potential overlap between the parallel units encourages co
delivery and assessment. The link between reading and
writing across the different domains also encourages codelivery and assessment of additional units, such as VU21377
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning
purposes and VU21381 Create a range of highly complex
texts for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of
highly complex texts for
personal purposes

1.1

Research and select a range of highly complex paper

based and digital text types

1.2

Clarify the purpose and audience of the texts

1.3

Analyse the structure, style and format requirements

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of the texts
2 Prepare a range of
highly complex texts for
personal purposes

3 Produce a range of
highly complex texts for
personal purposes

2.1

Determine the purpose and audience for the texts to be

created

2.2

Gather, synthesise and arrange the content

2.3

Apply appropriate structure, style and format

2.4

Use content and language appropriate and relevant to

the writing purpose

3.1

Develop complex digital and paper based texts

3.2

Proof read and edit texts prior to presentation

3.3

Elicit and incorporate feedback on effectiveness of texts

as appropriate

3.4

Present completed texts according to specified

requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms and cultural references
complex grammatical structures
a range of genres and styles of writing
register and its influence on expression and meaning
organisational conventions of personal writing
Required Skills:
communication skills to communicate complex relationships between ideas and purposes
planning and organising skills to:

gather organise and arrange content

revise writing to enhance meaning and effectiveness

Highly complex paper based

and digital text types may
include:

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and specialised language
detailed narratives / recounts

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non fiction texts containing factual information of

personal interest such as local history, article for a club
newsletter
journals
blogs, text for a webpage
notes taken from a range of sources, both written and
aural such as oral histories
texts based on research family history, biographical
pieces
opinion pieces / letters to the editor / articles for
journals, newsletters, magazines
personal letters
Purpose and audience may
include:

purpose:

communication at a personal level with immediate

family and friends

creative writing for publication

to influence opinions of others

audience:

Structure may include:

self only

immediate family / friends

limited public audience / general public

text structure:

clearly structured text displaying logical and transparent

organisational structures, a range of conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

features informative texts such as transparent

organisation using sequentially ordered dot points,
numbered instructions, alphabetical, numerical listings,
spacing, headings; structuring writing to move from
introduction through several connected ideas /
evidence / points of view to a summary /
recommendation

features of procedural texts such as instructions:

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to
achieve the goal

features of persuasive texts such as argument:

statement of opinion, arguments and summing up;
discursive: opening statement, arguments for and
against, conclusion or recommendations

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points,

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web links

features of transactional texts such as formal opening,

statement of purposes, details, request, confirm, inform
or clarify action, formal close

consistent use of highly complex sentence structure

including stylistic devices such as nominalisation

effective use of linking devices to demonstrate complex

conceptual connections and/or causal relationships
appropriate to text type

visual features:

Style may include:

complex diagrams such as flowcharts

charts, tables, graphs of statistical data

demographic data

photographs / illustrations

appropriate register
effective and appropriate use of words and
expressions
specialised language relevant to topic
selection of appropriate vocabulary such as idiom to
convey shades of meaning
effective use of generic grammatical forms including
cause and effect conjunctions, clause markers such as
if and although and modal structures
controlled use of stylistic devices such as
nominalisation

Format may include:

handwritten
word processed / html
letter format / report
presentation

Content and language may

include:

a range of topics, beliefs, issues or experiences

literary devices to convey character, setting and/or
emotions
a range of concepts and facts within a specialist field of
knowledge including some abstract or technical
concepts
vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms, and cultural
references as appropriate
specialist vocabulary in a variety of situations such as
explanations, descriptions, debates
a variety of words and grammatical structures to

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achieve precise meaning

accurate spelling and use of standard punctuation
Specified requirements may
include:

presentation as part of a paper based or e-portfolio

content of text
use of research
format/layout
range of texts

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
personally relevant highly complex digital and paper
based texts
create one digital and one paper based, personally
relevant highly complex text, with each text reflecting a
different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as learning, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real / authentic texts drawn from contexts
that are relevant to the learner
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of highly complex digital and paper based
texts of different text types created by the learner

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which show evidence of drafting and editing

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
features, purpose and audience for a range of texts

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Unit Code

VU21381

Unit Title

Create a range of highly complex texts for

learning purposes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to create a range

of highly complex digital and paper based texts for learning
purposes and to organise and apply content from texts. It will
develop the written communication skills to complete a range
of reflective and opinion texts as well as the skills to structure
texts according to academic requirements.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Writing): 5.05, 5.06.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their literacy

skills to a complex level to enable more effective participation
in further study.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21377
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning
purposes. The link between reading and writing across the
different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units, such as VU21376 Engage with
a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes and
VU21380 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal
purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Research a range of text

types for learning
purposes

1.1

Select and research a range of paper based and digital

highly complex text types

1.2

Determine the purpose and audience of the texts

1.3

Analyse structure, style and format requirements

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2 Prepare a range of
complex texts for
learning purposes

3 Produce a range of
complex texts for
learning purposes

2.1

Determine the purpose and audience for the texts to be

created

2.2

Gather, synthesise and arrange the content in an

appropriate form

2.3

Apply structure, style and format appropriately

2.4

Use content and language appropriate and relevant to

the writing purpose

3.1

Use prepared content to develop complex texts

3.2

Proof read and edit texts prior to presentation

3.3

Elicit and incorporate feedback on effectiveness of texts

as appropriate

3.4

Present completed texts according to specified

requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
conventions and importance of note taking in a learning context
register and its influence on expression and meaning
a broad and / or specialised vocabulary to accurately express content
complex grammatical structures to accurately and effectively express content
the main style conventions of academic writing such as referencing and footnotes
Required Skills:
communication skills to communicate complex relationships between ideas and purposes
planning and organising skills to:

gather organise and arrange content

revise writing to enhance meaning and effectiveness

Highly complex text types

include:

those highly embedded information and specialised

language:

research / reflective / project reports

essays

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Structure may include:

journals

text structure:

clearly structured text displaying logical and transparent

organisational structures, a range of conventions

variation between public and private writing

features of narrative and expressive texts such as

features of informative texts such as transparent

features of procedural texts such as instructions:

statement of the goal, requirements and steps to
achieve the goal

navigation features such as grids, arrows, dot points,

web links

features of transactional texts such as formal letter

format: formal opening, statement of purposes, details,
request, confirm, inform or clarify action, formal close

consistent use of highly complex sentence structure

including stylistic devices such as nominalisation

effective use of linking devices to demonstrate complex

conceptual connections and/or causal relationships
appropriate to text type

visual features:

Style may include:

complex diagrams such as flowcharts

charts, tables, graphs of statistical data

demographic data

photographs / illustrations

appropriate register
effective and appropriate use of words and
expressions

Format may include:

word processed / html / email

letter format / report
presentation
use of footnotes, references

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Appropriate form may include:

handwritten and / or digital notes

diagrams / graphs

Content and language may

include:

incorporate a range of topics, beliefs, issues or

experiences
use literary devices to convey character, setting and/or
emotions
present a range of concepts and facts within a
specialist field of knowledge including some abstract or
technical concepts
vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms, and cultural
references as appropriate
specialist vocabulary in a variety of situations such as
explanations, descriptions, debates
grammatical structures to achieve precise meaning
accurate spelling and use of standard punctuation

Specified requirements may

include:

electronic or handwritten format

number of copies
style conventions:

numbered pages

headers and footers

referencing

appendices

as part of a paper based or e-portfolio

according to set timelines, due dates

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the features of a range of highly complex text
types relevant to a learning context
produce two learning related highly complex text types
from own notes which demonstrate the ability to
gather, arrange and synthesise information in both
digital and paper based form
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1

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Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real / authentic highly complex texts relevant to a
learning context
online facilities, communications technology as
appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
paper based or e-portfolio of highly complex text types
created by the learner from their own notes showing
evidence of editing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
features, purpose and audience for a range of highly
complex, learning related texts

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Unit Code

VU21382

Unit Title

Create a range of highly complex texts to

participate in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop writing

skills to create a range of highly complex digital and paper
based texts related to community participation across a broad
range of contexts including specialised contexts.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
(Writing): 5.05 and 5.06
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their literacy

skills to a complex level to support effective community
participation.
The community can have a range of definitions, depending
on the learners situation. Community may signify local
environment in the case of rural or regional learners. While
community is most often defined geographically. It can also be
defined to include those with whom one shares an affinity or
interest, such as a group which meets, including over the
internet, for a common purpose. It also may be interpreted in a
broader more general sense, and mean society.
Where application is as part of the Certificate III in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of VU21379
Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in
the community. The link between reading and writing across
the different domains also encourages co-delivery and
assessment of additional units such as VU21380 Create a
range of highly complex texts for personal purposes and
VU21376 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for
personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

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1 Research a broad range

of highly complex texts
for community purposes

2 Prepare a broad range

of highly complex texts
for community purposes

3 Produce a broad range

of highly complex texts
for community purposes

1.1

Select and research a range of highly complex paper

based and digital text types

1.2

Clarify the purpose and audience of the texts

1.3

Analyse the stylistic devices used in the texts

2.1

Determine the purpose and audience for the texts to be

created

2.2

Determine and apply appropriate structure, style and

format

2.3

Gather, synthesise and arrange the content

3.1

Develop highly complex texts using appropriate stylistic

devices to express precise meaning

3.2

Use content and language appropriate and relevant to

the writing purpose

3.3

Seek and critically evaluate feedback and make

changes where necessary

3.4

Present completed texts according to specified

requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms and cultural references
complex grammatical structures and stylistics devices to support meaning
a range of genres and styles of writing
register and its influence on expression and meaning
organisational conventions of personal writing
Required Skills:
communication skills to communicate complex relationships between ideas and purposes
planning and organising skills to:

gather organise and arrange content

revise writing to enhance meaning and effectiveness

problem solving skills to reflect on feedback and critically discriminate the value and
relevance of feedback in order to improve writing

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Highly complex paper based

and digital text types may
include:

Purpose and audience may

include:

highly complex texts with highly embedded information

and specialised language:

reports/ letters in local community newsletter/

newspapers such as opinion pieces, reviews

reports for community / government agencies

letters of support for local community organisations

leaflets to support community initiatives

statements such as local government election material

speeches / talks

applications which require complex arguments or

explanations

submissions for funding

production of a newsletter

writing a report on activities at community based

childcare centre as a committee member

highly complex minutes from a meeting including

different perspectives

selecting and using support material effectively, such

as anecdotal, statistical, emotive evidence to support
argument
drawing on a number of varying examples, incidents,
opinions or facts to support a general theme
selecting language appropriately for community
context, and making changes to reflect changes in
social relations
using language to plan and to influence others

Stylistic devices may include:

words and grammatical structures to achieve precise

meaning
structurally complex sentences
sophisticated stylistic devices such as nominalisation
accurate and effective grammatical structures
linking devices effectively to demonstrate complex
conceptual connections, and/or causal relationships

Structure may include:

text structure:

highly complex informative texts containing multiple

cause and effect, compare and contrast, order of
Importance, problem and solution with complex

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discourse markers, specialised vocabulary including

technical vocabulary:

highly complex procedural texts with sequential steps

required to achieve goals and which may include
precautions or warnings, options or alternatives, hints
and advice and supporting explanations

highly complex persuasive texts that use emotive and

Style may include:

deliverables, personnel, objectives, risk management

consistent use of highly complex sentence structure

including stylistic devices such as nominalisation

effective use of linking devices to demonstrate complex

conceptual connections and/or causal relationships
appropriate to text type

control of appropriate register

effective and appropriate use of words and
expressions
using broad vocabulary including idiom, colloquialisms,
cultural references as appropriate
using appropriate specialised vocabulary relevant to
the topic and community context, e.g. explanations,
descriptions, debates
clarity of purpose, audience and message

Format may include:

appropriateness of layout / media for text type

organisational conventions
appropriate use of features such as punctuation, font
and layout to support meaning

Specified requirements may

include:

according to set deadlines

use of appropriate media / required templates
post / electronic submission
correctly labelled / identified

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the
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Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the purpose and audience for a range of
community related complex digital and paper based
texts
create one digital and one paper based, community
related highly complex text, with each text reflecting a
different text type
In order to ensure learners achieve meaningful outcomes
at the qualification level an integrated approach to
assessment should be used, refer to Section B 6.1
Assessment Strategy.
Where this unit is being co-assessed with units related to
another domain, such as personal, the same texts may be
relevant to both domains.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real / authentic texts drawn from community
related contexts that are relevant to the learner
access to online facilities, communications technology
as appropriate
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of highly complex digital and paper based
texts of different text types created by the learner
which show evidence of drafting and editing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
features, purpose and audience for a range of highly
complex community related texts

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VU21383 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information

Unit Code

VU21383

Unit Title

Analyse and evaluate numerical and

statistical information

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to analyse and

evaluate numerical information in texts and analyse and
create statistical data, tables and graphs.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
Numeracy: 5.09, 5.10, 511.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Analyse and evaluate

numerical information in
texts

1.1

Identify numbers and numerical or quantitative

information within texts or realistic contexts

1.2

Use mathematical procedures to undertake

calculations appropriate to analysing the numbers and
numerical or quantitative information in the text or

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2 Analyse and evaluate

statistical data, tables
and graphs

1.3

Make an initial estimate of the result then carry out an

accurate calculation

1.4

Reach conclusions regarding the use and application of

the numerical or quantitative information in the text or
context in terms of their accuracy and their personal,
social or work implications and consequences

2.1

Collect and represent statistical data in appropriate

tabular and graphical form

2.2

Calculate measures of central tendency and common

measures of spread

2.3

Reach conclusions regarding the use and application of

the statistical data in terms of its accuracy and any
personal, social or work implications and consequences

2.4

Communicate information using the descriptive

language of graphs, tables and measures of central
tendency and spread

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
techniques used to make initial estimations and check results of calculations in relation to
the context
measures of central tendency including mean, median and mode or modal class
common measures of spread including range, interquartile range, common percentiles
and standard deviation
Required Skills:
communication skills to use a wide range of oral and written informal and formal language
and representation including symbols, diagrams and charts to communicate
mathematically
problem solving skills to:

interpret, select and investigate appropriate mathematical information and relationships highly
embedded in an activity, item or text

analyse and evaluate the appropriateness, interpretations and wider implications of all
aspects of a mathematical activity

select and apply a wide range of mathematical strategies flexibly to generate solutions to
problems across a broad range of contexts

VU21383 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information

Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Numbers and numerical or

quantitative information
include:

any form of rational numbers such as fractions,

decimals, percentages, rates and ratios and
proportions, and their equivalent values
values and knowledge of probability and chance
numbers expressed in scientific notation
directed numbers and numbers expressed in index
form

Texts or realistic contexts

range, interquartile range

common percentiles
standard deviation

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Descriptive language may

include:

maximum, minimum
increasing, decreasing
constant, slope, fluctuating
average, above/below average
distorted, biased

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

analyse and evaluate numerical information in texts
and use mathematical procedures to make calculations
related to quantitative data
analyse and evaluate statistical data, tables and
graphs and communicate information using the
descriptive language of graphs, tables and measures
of central tendency and spread

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts where
the maths content may be hidden
access to computer hardware and software
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
accesses and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of work completed by the learner
demonstrating the ability to:

use mathematical procedures to analyse and evaluate

highly embedded numerical information in texts

collect and represent statistical data and calculate

measures of central tendency and common measures
of spread

oral and written questioning to assess the ability to use

a wide range of oral and written informal and formal
language and representation including symbols,
diagrams and charts to communicate mathematically
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VU21384 Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems

Unit Code

VU21384

Unit Title

Use algebraic techniques to analyse

mathematical problems

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use algebraic

techniques to investigate and solve mathematical problems
and develop and use formulae and graphs to describe and
represent relationships between variables.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
Numeracy: 5.09, 5.10, 5.11.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Use algebraic
techniques to analyse
and solve problems

1.1

Use algebraic expressions, rules, equations, formulae,

and their conventions to describe generalisations or
number patterns or relationships between variables

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2 Develop and use

algebraic graphs to
analyse relationships
between variables

1.2

Use the conventions and symbolic notation and

representation of algebra including signed numbers
and indices appropriately

1.3

Use substitution into formulae or algebraic expressions

to find particular values

1.4

Solve a range of equations using a variety of

algebraic techniques

2.1

Use graphical techniques to draw linear and simple

non-linear graphs and analyse and solve relationships
and equations

2.2

Identify general shapes and major characteristics of

linear and simple non-linear graphs and interpret their
real world meanings interpreted

2.3

Equations are developed and written from given linear

and simple non-linear graphs

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
algebraic techniques such as same operation on both sides, backtracking and factorising
Required Skills:
communication skills to use a wide range of oral and written informal and formal language
and representation including symbols, diagrams and charts to communicate
mathematically
problem solving skills to:

interpret, select and investigate appropriate mathematical information and relationships highly
embedded in an activity, item or text

analyse and evaluate the appropriateness, interpretations and wider implications of all
aspects of a mathematical activity

select and apply a wide range of mathematical strategies flexibly to generate solutions to
problems across a broad range of contexts

Equations include:

those with only one or two unknowns

Formulae and generalisations

created may describe:

linear and simple non-linear number patterns (simple

polynomial graphs)

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direct or inverse variation between variables in real or

simulated situations
exponential growth or decay
Conventions and symbolic
notation and representation
may include:

simple indices
square roots
brackets
alternative conventions for division
signed numbers to express and interpret formulae,
rules and equations

Indices should include:

positive, negative
key fractional values such as and application of the
index laws

Range of equations should

include:

linear
quadratic
simultaneous equations

Algebraic techniques include:

same operation on both sides

backtracking
factorising
guess, check and improve and include transpositions,
and some manipulation of algebraic fractions

Graphical techniques should

include:

plotting points
sketching from known main features of algebraic
function
using technology such as a graphing calculator or
computer package (where experimental data is plotted,
lines of best fit to be drawn by eye only or using
graphing calculators or software programs)

Simple non-linear graphs

should include:

parabolas

General shapes and major

characteristics may include:

linear, parabolic and hyperbolic shapes

hyperbolas

x and y-intercepts, gradients, lines of symmetry,

turning points

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Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use algebraic techniques to analyse and solve
problems
develop and use algebraic graphs to analyse
relationships between variables

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts where
the maths content may be hidden
access to computer hardware and software
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts
access and evaluates support from a broad range of
sources

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of work completed by the learner
demonstrating the ability to:

use algebraic expressions, rules, equations and

formulae to analyse and solve a range of equations
embedded in materials and / or texts

develop and use algebraic graphs to analyse

relationships between variables and interpret their real
life meaning

oral and written questioning to assess the ability to use

a wide range of oral and written informal and formal
language and representation including symbols,
diagrams and charts to communicate mathematically

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VU21385 Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems

Unit Code

VU21385

Unit Title

Use formal mathematical concepts and

techniques to analyse and solve problems

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use formal

mathematical concepts and techniques and mathematical
problem solving techniques to analyse and solve problems.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five
Numeracy: 5.09, 5.10, 5.11.
At this level the learner is autonomous and accesses and
evaluates support from a broad range of sources.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those seeking to improve their educational,

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify and use formal

mathematical concepts
and techniques to
analyse and solve

1.1

Identify a range of mathematical concepts and

techniques relevant to personal, future study or
employment needs

1.2

Use appropriate mathematical concepts and techniques

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problems

2 Use mathematical
problem-solving
techniques to analyse
and solve problems

to solve mathematical problems

1.3

Use specialised calculator or software functions

relevant to the mathematical areas

1.4

Use oral and formal written language and symbols

related to the mathematical areas

2.1

Use appropriate problem solving techniques to

interpret and extract relevant information from a task or
problem

2.2

Provide oral and written explanations of the problem

solving and related mathematical techniques to explain
the procedures used to solve the problem and to
communicate the outcomes

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
specialised calculator functions such as trigonometric, statistical, algebraic, power,
graphical functions to support mathematical problem solving
problem solving techniques such as guess and check, elimination, using patterns, rules,
relationships and algebra to interpret and extract information
Required Skills:
communication skills to provide oral and written explanations of problem solving and
mathematical techniques and outcomes
problem solving skills to:

interpret, select and investigate appropriate mathematical information and relationships highly
embedded in an activity, item or text

analyse and evaluate the appropriateness, interpretations and wider implications of all
aspects of a mathematical activity

select and apply a wide range of mathematical strategies flexibly to generate solutions to
problems across a broad range of contexts

Mathematical concepts and

techniques should be:

chosen to provide an introduction to a specialist

mathematical area relevant to the learners future
employment or study needs such as:

trigonometry including areas such as trigonometric

ratios, bearings, angles of elevation and depression

probability including areas such as the use of tree and

Venn diagrams, complementary events, mutually

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exclusive events

Specialised calculator or
software functions may
include:

further statistics such as hypothesis testing and linear

regression

introduction to calculus

scalars and vectors

business mathematics

trigonometric
statistical
algebraic
power
graphical

Problem solving techniques

may include:

guess and check

elimination
making a table, diagram or sketch
using patterns, rules, relationships and algebra
simplifying

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

relate the use of mathematical concepts and
techniques to solve mathematical problems relevant to
own personal, future study or employment needs
use formal mathematical concepts, techniques and
mathematical problem solving techniques to analyse
and solve problems
communicate procedures and outcomes both orally
and in writing

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real/authentic or simulated tasks, materials
and texts in appropriate and relevant contexts where
the maths content may be hidden
access to specialised calculators and software where
required
At this level the learner:
operates autonomously in a broad range of contexts

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access and evaluates support from a broad range of

sources
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of work completed by the learner
demonstrating the ability to:

identify mathematical concepts and techniques related

to own personal, further study or employment needs

use mathematical concepts, techniques and problem

solving techniques to analyse and solve highly
embedded mathematical problems related to own
needs

oral and written questioning to assess the ability to

communicate the mathematical concepts and problem
solving techniques used and the outcomes achieved

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VU21313 Develop verbal communication skills

Unit Code

VU21313

Unit Title

Develop verbal communication skills

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to communicate

verbally with others in an immediate and highly familiar
environment. The focus is on developing basic skills to
exchange information in the immediate environment.
The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), (
Commonwealth of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the
achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level One
(Oral Communication): 1.07, 1.08

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their verbal

communication skills in their own highly familiar contexts.
Where application is as part of the Course in Initial General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with other units such as VU21282 Develop a
learning plan and portfolio with support.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Communicate verbally in
immediate context

1.1

Provide basic information in short and explicit

exchanges

1.2

Obtain specific information through questioning

2 Participate in
discussions in
immediate context

2.1

Undertake routine introductions and greetings

2.2

Convey meaning in simple exchanges

3 Respond to basic oral

information in an
immediate context

3.1

Identify the gist of short explanations

3.2

Identify specific information

3.3

Follow one two/ step instructions

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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Required Knowledge:
simple vocabulary related to own immediate needs
simple strategies to participate in verbal communication exchanges such as requesting
repetition, using nonverbal communication techniques and turn-taking
Required Skills:
oral communication skills to:

exchange and respond to simple information

formulate question to seek clarification of information

literacy skills to use basic grammatical structures and tenses

problem solving skills to:

draw on non-verbal communication to convey meaning

draw on own personal experiences to make sense of information

Basic information may

include:

Specific information may

include

Personal or factual information such as:

own personal details

simple autobiographical details

one/ two step instructions

reporting a hazard or incident

numerical data

names
places
times / dates
costs
people

Simple exchanges may

include:

providing personal details

simple oral negotiation
interactional strategies to show interest or attitude
using voice tone, volume and content appropriately to
suit different contexts

The gist of short explanations

may include:

using context clues and own experience to help

understanding
using non-linguistic support such as body language,

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facial expressions, gestures

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

participate in simple verbal exchanges with others in
the immediate environment using appropriate
communication skills and strategies to provide and
respond to information
Use of non standard English
Many students may speak non standard English with
variations in grammar, usage, stress, intonation and
pronunciation. Where these variations do not interfere
significantly with the overall intelligibility of the interaction,
they should not present barriers to the successful
completion of the learning outcomes.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a learning environment appropriate to the assessment
task
appropriate support allowing for full participation
computer hardware and software, if appropriate.
At this level the learner:
can work alongside an expert / mentor where
prompting and advice can be provided

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner participating in verbal
exchanges
verbal questioning to assess learners knowledge of
simple strategies to clarify information
third party feedback for example from other teachers or
other relevant personnel

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VU21314 Apply basic computer skills to language learning

Unit Code

VU21314

Unit Title

Apply basic computer skills to language

learning

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use the

fundamental features and language of personal computers to
perform a simple function and to access language learning
activities.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who are unfamiliar with personal

computers and who wish to improve their knowledge and use
to support personal, educational or employment opportunities.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify computer
terminology

1.1

Identify key words and phrases and their associated

functions related to computer use

1.2

Identify computer hardware terminology

1.3

Identify computer software terminology

2 Locate computer
desktop icons

2.1

Locate commonly used icons

2.2

Clarify the key features and functions of commonly

used icons

3 Perform a simple
computer task

3.1

Open the activity

3.2

Follow verbal or written steps

3.3

Request assistance or clarification if required

3.4

Follow Occupational Health and Safety instructions for

safe computer use

3.5

Close activity

4.1

Select a language learning activity

4.2

Locate and open the relevant program

4 Complete a computer
based language activity

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5 Identify and address

common computer
related problems

4.3

Use the navigation features to move through the

activity

4.4

Follow instructions in the learning activity

4.5

Close the program

5.1

Identify common problems and seek assistance to

resolve them

5.2

Apply solutions and seek clarification if required

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
OHS / WHS procedures for safe computer usage
Required Skills:
communication skills to seek and respond to instructions and clarifications
problem solving skills to identify and address common computer problems
planning and organising skills to understand and follow sequential instructions

Key words and phrases may

include:

computer specific use of common words e.g. mouse,

names of computer hardware e.g. hard drive,
keyboard, printer, data stick, CD Rom Drive, USB Port
names of computer software programs, e.g. Word,
verbs e.g. drag, click, double click, open, close, scroll
down, download
computer personnel e.g. help desk
acronyms e.g. IT, CD, DVD

Computer hardware
terminology may include:

hard drive
screen
mouse
keyboard

Computer software

program

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terminology may include:

folder
file

Icons may include:

start button
toolbars and drop down menus
shortcuts
programs
recycle bin

Key features and functions of

commonly used icons may
include:

start up and shut down

Activity may include:

access a game

open commonly used programs

apply basic text formatting

open and close a document / spread sheet

record simple information
Occupational Health and
Safety may include:

seating
lighting, glare
working heights
trip hazards

Language learning activity

may include:

word games
close exercises
dictionary activities
listening activities
reading comprehension and multiple choice

Navigation features may

include:

tool bar
icons
next, play, start, finish, back

Common problems may

include:

forgotten password
lost files
computer not starting / frozen screen

Evidence Guide
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the
Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

follow verbal and / or written instructions to perform
common computer functions and access and use a
language learning program
identify and address basic computer problems by
seeking assistance

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

access to a computer and computer based language

learning activity

observation of:

accessing a common computer program to perform a

simple activity

accessing and navigating a computer based language

learning activity

oral and / or written questioning to assess knowledge

of basic computer terminology and its meaning
third party reports from other teachers detailing
computer use by the learner

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VU21315 Access the internet for language learning

Unit Code

VU21315

Unit Title

Access the internet for language learning

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and

use the fundamental features of the internet to develop
language skills

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their digital

literacy skills to support personal, educational or employment
opportunities.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify a range of
information on the
internet

1.1

Identify the types of information available on the

internet

1.2

Identify and open an internet browser

1.3

Access and navigate an informational website

1.4

Close the browser

2.1

Locate and launch the online language learning

activity

2.2

Use the basic features of web navigation to

undertake the activity

2.3

Complete the activity

2.4

Close the activity

3.1

Open an email program

3.2

Locate the key menu items for composing, sending and

replying to email messages

3.3

Identify the features of email addresses

3.4

Compose and send a simple message

3.5

Open, read and reply to a received message

2 Access and use an

online language learning
activity

3 Communicate using
simple email messages

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3.6

Close the email program

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
basic keyboard functions such as location of letters, shift key, symbols and enter key to
enable internet and email addresses to be typed
Required Skills:
literacy skills to read and compose simple emails
planning and organisational skills to sequence simple information

Information may include:

directories
dictionaries
articles
downloads
blogs
social media sites

Informational website may

include:

online newspaper
training course information
public transport

Online language learning

activity may include:

grammar exercises
comprehension exercises
cloze
listening / viewing and reading

Basic features of web

navigation may include:

moving back, typing web address line

mouse and key strokes to move about the screen
opening links on webpages

Email program may include:

web based such as yahoo, Hotmail

organisational intranet

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Key menu items may include:

icons
drop down menus
compose, send, forward, inbox, sent box, delete

Features of email addresses

may include:

@
use of upper and lower case
use of underscore, dot
spelling

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

access and use the internet to locate and navigate
informational websites and language learning activities
locate, open and close an email program and read
compose and send simple emails

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Method(s) of assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to an internet connected computer with an
email program
The following assessment methods are suitable for this
unit:
observation of locating, accessing and navigating
informational and language learning websites
observation of accessing, reading, composing and
sending simple emails
portfolio of simple emails composed and sent by the
learner

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VU21316 Identify Australian environmental issues

Unit Code

VU21316

Unit Title

Identify Australian environmental issues

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify the key
aspects of the physical Australian environment and to identify
and investigate broad and local environmental issues

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their knowledge

and understanding of the physical Australian environment.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
the Core Skills reading unit VU21299 Engage with simple
texts for personal purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify Australia's
physical features and
climate

1.1

Locate key physical features of Australia on a map

1.2

Identify the key features of different climate zones

2 Identify an
environmental issue of
significance in Australia

2.1

State the main features of the environmental issue

2.2

Identify the impact of the environmental issue on

Australia

2.3

Identify possible strategies to address the problem

3.1

State the main aspects of the local environmental

issue

3.2

Identify the impact of the issue in the local community

3.3

Identify possible strategies to deal with the issue

3 Investigate an
environmental issue of
local importance

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
reading strategies to engage with simple printed and / or digital texts and visuals such as
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maps
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

match the key features of different climate zones with the appropriate zone

identify potential solutions to environmental issues

Key physical features may

include:

mountains / mountain ranges

deserts
Great Barrier Reef / Uluru
rainforests
coastal areas
rivers

Climate zones may include:

equatorial
tropical
sub-tropical
desert
grassland
temperate

Environmental issue may

include:

salinity
drought / floods / bush fires
air / water pollution

Local environmental issue

may include:

waterway pollution
air pollution / traffic congestion
water shortages
salinity / erosion

Critical aspects for

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

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assessment and evidence

required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

identify Australian climate zones and their features and

the key physical features of Australia

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

identify an Australian and a local environmental issue

and propose a possible solution

access to sources of information on the Australian

environment at a literacy level appropriate for the
learner

observation of identifying climate zones and key

physical features of Australia
portfolio of information on an Australian and local
environmental issue and possible solutions for each
oral and / or written questioning to assess knowledge
of the features of Australian climate zones

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VU21317 Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts

Unit Code

VU21317

Unit Title

Communicate with others in familiar and

predictable contexts

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to communicate

verbally with others in familiar and predictable contexts The
required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the
Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), ( Commonwealth
of Australia, 2012). They contribute to the achievement of
ACSF indicators of competence at Level Two (Oral
Communication): 2.07, 2.08

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their verbal

communication skills such as information exchange,
questioning, interactional and transactional exchanges.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with other suitable units such as
VU21298 Conduct a project with guidance.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Communicate verbally in
straight forward
exchanges

1.1

Make clear statements providing factual information

1.2

Obtain or clarify information through questioning

2 Participate in
discussions on
personally familiar topics

2.1

Obtain or clarify information through questioning

2.2

Identify the gist of the discussion

2.3

Ask questions to clarify meaning

2.4

Express own opinion and state reasons

2.5

Use interactional strategies to show interest or

attitude

2.6

Dis / agreement with views of others is expressed

appropriately

3.1

Identify the features of explanations, instructions and

3 Respond in familiar and

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predictable contexts

narratives
3.2

Identify the gist in explanations, instructions and

narratives

3.3

Follow short, straight forward explanations and

instructions

3.4

Identify simply expressed feelings and emotions

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
simple vocabulary related to personal details and other areas of personal interest
interactional strategies to participate in verbal communication exchanges such as
requesting repetition, using nonverbal communication techniques and turn-taking
different reasons for communicating verbally
Required Skills:
oral communication skills to:

provide and respond to key information

formulate questions to seek clarification of information

literacy skills to use:

simple grammatical structures and tenses such as openings and closings and adjectives

stress and intonation to communicate verbally

problem solving skills to draw on:

non-verbal communication to convey meaning

own personal experiences to verbally communicate information

Information communicated
may include

ideas
instructions
messages
personal information
descriptions
words of a song

Interactional strategies may

include:

varying language to reflect changes in social relations

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using voice tone, volume and content appropriately to

suit different social contexts
using appropriate introductions and greetings
turn taking
Following explanations and
instructions includes

noting sequence
identifying familiar vocabulary/ key words

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

communicate with others to provide and respond
appropriately to simple information in a familiar and
predictable environment
Use of non standard English
Many students may speak non standard English with
variations in grammar, usage, stress, intonation and
pronunciation. Where these variations do not interfere
significantly with the overall intelligibility of the
interaction, they should not present barriers to the
successful completion of the unit outcomes.

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

computer hardware and software, if appropriate.
At this level the learner may:
work with an expert/mentor where support is available
if requested

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner participating in verbal
exchanges and discussions
oral questioning to assess learners knowledge of
interactional strategies to convey and respond to
verbal information
third party feedback for example from other teachers or
other relevant personnel

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VU21318 Identify community options

Unit Code

VU21318

Unit Title

Identify community options

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify key

aspects of the local environment to support everyday life.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their basic

knowledge of and ability to integrate into their local community
and as a means of developing their literacy and numeracy
skills.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills reading unit VU21302 Engage with simple texts to
participate in the community.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults it is recommended that application is
integrated with the Core Skills reading unit VU21328 Engage
with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Locate self in the local

area

1.1

Identify street, suburb or town and state of residence

1.2

Identify the local government area

1.3

Locate place of residence in relation to the nearest

major centre

2.1

Identify modes of transport in the local area

2.2

Outline the features of the ticketing system

2.3

Identify public transport stops and routes

2.4

Read a timetable

3.1

Identify sources of information on community

services

3.2

Identify available services

2 Identify features of the

local transport system

3 Investigate community
services in the local area

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4 Investigate recreation
options in the local area

3.3

Locate a number of local community services

3.4

Identify the opening and closing times of personally

relevant local community services

4.1

Identify sources of information on recreation options

4.2

Identify recreation options in your area

4.3

Locate a local recreation activity

4.4

Identify the opening and closing times of the recreation

activity

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
reading strategies to engage with simple printed and / or digital texts
Required Skills:
literacy skills to access and interpret information on local community services and
recreation options
numeracy skills to:

read a public transport timetable

identify the opening and closing times of a recreation activity

Major centre may include:

capital city
regional centre
CBD

Modes of transport may

include:

bus
tram
train
taxi
bike tracks

Sources of information may

include:

local paper

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posters
flyers
radio / TV
websites
Community services may
include:

schools, kindergarten, child care centres

hospital / medical centre
library
police station
neighbourhood house
interpreting services

Recreation options may

include:

sporting facilities / clubs

yoga / dance classes
book / reading club
community clubs

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate oneself in the local community
identify local transport options and information
source information on local community and recreation
activities and identify information relevant to self

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to sources of information on local community
services and recreation activities
transport timetables for the local area
At this level the learner may:
depend heavily on visual clues to understand meaning
need time to read, reread and decode text

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner engaging with written

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information on local community, transport and

recreation options
portfolio of information on local community and
recreation opportunities compiled by the leaner
oral or written questioning to assess the ability of the
learner to locate themselves in the local area

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VU21319 Identify features of the education system

Unit Code

VU21319

Unit Title

Identify features of the education system

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to

identify the structure of the Australian education system as
well as the cultural features of education in Australia.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their

knowledge of the broad education system and the cultural
features of education in Australia.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills reading unit VU21300 Engage with simple texts for
learning purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults it is recommended that application is
integrated with the Core Skills reading unit VU21326 Engage
with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe the
organisational features
of the education system

1.1

Identify the sectors of the Australian education system

1.2

Identify the role of sectors in the education system

1.3

Outline the qualifications offered by the education

system

2.1

Outline the role of the teacher in Australian education

2.2

Outline the rights and responsibilities of the student in

Australian education

2.3

Identify appropriate communication between teachers

and students

2.4

Identify the role of parents in primary and / or

secondary education

2 Describe the cultural

features of the
Australian education
system

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Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
the sectors of the Australian education system and their role
Required Skills:
literacy skills to engage with simple familiar texts

Sectors may include:

compulsory/post-compulsory
pre-school
primary
secondary
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
higher education
adult/further education

Qualifications may include:

pathways
assessment system

Role of the teacher may

include:

rights and responsibilities

relationship with students
communication with students and parents
discipline
assessment

Communication may include:

face to face / telephone / in writing

email / letters

Role of parents may include:

volunteer roles
contributing to committees
participating in school council
approving attendance on excursions
attending parent / teacher interviews

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communication with the school

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

source information on the broad aspects of the
Australian education
source and interpret information about cultural
expectations and practices in education

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Access to sources of information on the education
system and cultural expectations and practices in
education
appropriate support allowing for full participation
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of information
related to the education system
oral or written questioning to assess learners
knowledge of features of the education system
paper based or e-portfolio of information on the
education system with examples of cultural
expectations and practices

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VU21320 Identify features of the health care system

Unit Code

VU21320

Unit Title

Identify features of the health care system

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to access health

care and identify key aspects of the health care system in
Australia related to personal health needs.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their basic

knowledge of the health care system in Australia and their
ability to access health care to support their own personal
health needs.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills reading unit VU21299 Engage with simple texts for
personal purposes.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults it is recommended that application is
integrated with the Core Skills reading unit VU21325 Engage
with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify a range of
factors related to
personal health

1.1

Identify a range of everyday illnesses, ailments and

injuries

1.2

Outline the symptoms associated with common illnesses

and ailments

1.3

Identify appropriate actions to take to manage common

illnesses and injuries

2.1

Identify the types of medicines commonly found in

home first aid

2.2

Identify the information contained on labels and their

importance

2.3

Match medicines with their purpose

2.4

Outline the features and uses of common household

2 Identify common
household medicines
and health equipment
and their uses

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medical equipment
3 Describe the purpose
and use of a Medicare
card

4 Describe appropriate
action in the event of a
medical emergency

3.1

Identify the information on the card.

3.2

Identify the purpose of Medicare cards

3.3

Outline the process of using a Medicare card

4.1

Identify a range of medical emergencies

4.2

Identify emergency services and their functions

4.3

Outline the steps required to obtain emergency

assistance

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
reading strategies to engage with simple printed and / or digital texts
Required Skills:
literacy skills to access and interpret information on medical services and medical
information contained on labels
numeracy skills to identify dosage instructions on medication labels

Actions may include:

identify basic first aid

common treatments for simple ailments and injuries
when to seek medical attention

Types of medicines may

include:

pain killers
anti inflammatory
antihistamine

Information contained on
labels may include:

symbols

Common household medical

equipment may include:

thermometer

frequency and dosage

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first aid kit

bandages
Medical emergencies may
include:

accidents in the home

fires
road accidents
public transport accidents
drowning

Emergency services may

include:

ambulance
fire brigade
police
state emergency services (storms, bushfires)
rural fire services

Steps required may include:

contact emergency services by telephone

provide clear directions and information to emergency
services

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

recognise a range of everyday health issues and the
appropriate management actions to take
identify common household medicines and health
equipment and their uses
source and interpret health information to respond
appropriately to a range of personal health related
events

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to sources of information on health care and
emergency services
access to a Medicare card

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner engaging with written

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information on health, the health care system and

emergency services
paper based or e-portfolio of information on health, the
health care system and emergency services
oral or written questioning to assess the ability of the
learner to respond appropriately to a range of common
health related events.

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VU21370 Investigate features of Australian culture

Unit Code

VU21370

Unit Title

Investigate features of Australian culture

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to investigate and

become familiar with aspects of Australian art and culture from
both the past and present.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their general

knowledge of features of Australian culture including art,
language and films and as a means of developing their
literacy and numeracy skills
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
reading unit VU21356 Engage with a range of complex texts
for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe the features of

the visual arts in
Australia

1.1

Select one of the visual arts

1.2

Give historical background of the art

1.3

Identify the key figures associated with the visual art

1.4

Outline the features of one artists work

2.1

Identify key elements of Australian Englishes

2.2

Describe Australian cultural icons

2.3

Describe key elements of Australian entertainment and

leisure

3.1

Describe the significance of and locate the example

3.2

Describe the key characteristics of the example

3.3

Explain reasons for selection and give an opinion of the

example

2.Investigate concepts of
Australian identity and
culture

3 Investigate a local
example of Australian art
or culture

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4 Describe the features of

an Australian film

4.1

Identify the title, creators and key participants

4.2

State the historical setting and location of the film

4.3

List the key events

4.4

Identify any significant issues or themes

4.5

Apply a range of strategies to critically analyse the film

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
knowledge of a range of vocabulary related to arts and culture including some specialised
vocabulary to support comprehension
knowledge of techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

locate and gather information about Australian art and culture

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts about Australian art and
culture

apply critical analysis skills to interpret information

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

oral communication skills to discuss features and content of information to establish

relevance and effectiveness

Visual arts may include:

painting
drawing
print making
textile / craft work
ceramics
sculpture
photography

Historical background may

include:

major movements or periods:

Indigenous

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Artists work may include:

colonial

impressionist

location and time work was created

main techniques
influences
themes and intentions
colour and materials used
size and nature of the work
relevant personal attributes

Australian Englishes may

include:

Standard Australian English

slang / colloquialisms
indigenous Australian languages
regional differences
vocabulary items (compared with US or British English)

Icons may include:

people for example sports people, scientists

objects
buildings
songs
pictures / paintings
food

Key elements may include:

music, dance and song

religious practices
sport

Key characteristics may

include:

visual colour / size / shape / material

performance participants / costumes / where
performed

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and interpret information on visual arts and

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required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Australian cultural identity

respond to local art and culture
interpret and respond to Australian film

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

access to sources of information about Australian art
and culture
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of information
related to Australian art and culture
oral or written questioning to assess learners
knowledge of features of Australian art and culture
paper based or e-portfolio of information of examples
of Australian art and culture

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VU21369 Investigate Indigenous history

Unit Code

VU21369

Unit Title

Investigate Indigenous history

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to investigate and

become familiar with the political and social history of
Indigenous Australia from pre-history to the present day.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their general

knowledge of the history of Indigenous Australia and as a means
of developing their literacy and numeracy skills
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that application
is integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
units VU21356 Engage with a range of texts of complex texts for
learning purposes and VU21360 Create a range of complex
texts of for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard
for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further information
or explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or
the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent
with the evidence guide.

1 Describe Indigenous
Australia prior to
European settlement

1.1

Outline the physical and environmental features of

Australia

1.2

Outline the main characteristics of Indigenous

Australians life before settlement

1.3

Identify key features of indigenous art and culture

2 Describe the roles of

European settlers and
Indigenous Australians
in the 18th and 19th
centuries

2.1

Identify the key causes of conflict between European

settlers and Indigenous people

2.2

Outline the impact of settlement on Indigenous people

3 Describe the key

features of recent
Indigenous Australian
history

3.1

Identify key events in recent Indigenous history

3.2

Identify the impact of key events on Indigenous people

and the broader Australian community where relevant

4 Investigate a key issue

4.1

Select the issue or Identity

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or an Indigenous Identity
in present day Australia

4.2

Identify the impact of the issue or identity on Indigenous

Australia and / or the broader Australian community

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
a range of vocabulary including some specialised vocabulary to support comprehension
techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
sources of information about Indigenous history
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:
locate and gather information about Indigenous history
select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse texts about Indigenous history
apply critical analysis skills to interpret information
assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

oral communication skills to discuss features and content of information to establish

relevance and effectiveness

Physical and environmental

features may include:

land use

Main characteristics of
Indigenous Australians life
may include

location:

animal and plant life

coastal
inland

kinship groups
language groups
traditions such as story telling
environmental management
mobility
Causes of conflict may
include:

attitude to the land:

land as mother
the concept of terra nullius

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colonialism / imperialism
religious and cultural differences
Impact may include:

genocide through war, disease, language loss

loss of food sources
cultural loss
Government policy such as the stolen generation

Key events may include:

genocide
missions and reserves
assimilation policy
stolen generations
deaths in custody
1967 referendum and its impact
land rights / tent embassy / aboriginal flag
Mabo / native title
community control
intervention strategy

Issue or Identity may include:

rural / metropolitan / remote Indigenous community

perspectives
issue:
the Indigenous voice in Australian politics and Indigenous
policy initiatives
place of Indigenous culture in contemporary Australian
society
the rising middle class
access to education and business

identity:
leader
academic
artist / film maker / actor
sports person

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements,
Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment
section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

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required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

source information on Indigenous history, culture and

issues
interpret information on Indigenous history, culture and
issues

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

sources of information about Indigenous history and
culture
people in the community, guest speakers
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this unit:

direct observation of the learner interpreting and making
meaning of information related to Indigenous history and
culture
oral or written questioning to assess learners knowledge
of sources of information about indigenous history
paper based or e-portfolio of information on Indigenous
issues

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VU21342 Undertake a simple investigation of science in the community

Unit Code

VU21342

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of science

in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple research project on a scientific issue and its impact on
an individual or the community.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Select a scientific issue

1.1

Identify an issue of scientific research or

development

1.2

Identify the scientific basis of the issue

1.3

Determine the general effects of the issue

2.1

Develop a plan to investigate the scientific issue in

consultation with a relevant person

2.2

Select appropriate investigation methods in

consultation with a relevant person

2.3

Follow the plan and identify the impact of the issue

2.4

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the impact of the issue on an individual or the

community

2 Investigate the scientific

issue

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
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meaning making strategies

scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
writing
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to develop and follow a plan
literacy skills to:

identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss the impact of the scientific issue under investigation

Issue of scientific research or

development may include:

an area that has a scientific basis which has generated

new knowledge:

environmental such as sewerage systems, strategies

for environmentally sound recycling of organic wastes,
traffic/pollution management

industrial such as manual handling practices to promote

safety, fatigue management

personal such as health, such as improvements in

asthma treatment or hygiene practices in the home and
work place, sport

principles of science such as conservation,

achievement of equilibrium/balance, transfer and
transformation of energy, levers/inclined plane applied
to simple machines/toys

applications of science:

technology such as telephone, electric light, new water

saving shower heads, calculators

substance such as medicinal drugs, catalysts in

industry

processes such as water management in the

community, water purification, waste management

a scientific interest that has affected an outcome(s) at

a personal, community or society level:

genetic engineering

space program

drug testing on animals and /or humans

the latest transplant technologies

knowledge of force and lifting resulting in machines for

lifting humans and objects

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Scientific basis may include:

medicine and the germ theory of disease leading to

hygiene practices

stem cell research

impact of diet on overall health and well being

renewable energy sources / impact of fossil fuels

physics, astronomy, chemistry, biochemistry, virology,

biology, archaeology, environment, geology and
meteorology
a combination of areas of science in an application
such as biological and psychological understanding
applied to the care to animals in zoos or parks

General effects may include:

benefits/improvements
disadvantages/harm

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHSrequirements

selection of resources/location of information

persons to consult
places to visit for observation
identifying questions for research
developing models
types of evidence such as photographs, printed
information, interviews
recording format
Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Investigation methods may

include:

observation
interview
collection of data or evidence

Impact may include:

physical and/or psychological benefits or damages

changes in lifestyle
financial gains/costs for individuals and the community

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ethical issues
Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language of scientific method such as evidence,

observe, aim, hypothesis, results, conclusions,
recommendations, field or activity report, laboratory
report
appropriate terms such as cells, atomic, nuclear, solar
heredity, genetic, energy, ergonomic

Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

plan and conduct a simple investigation of a scientific

issue and its impact on an individual or the wider
community, and report on the outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner undertaking a scientific
investigation
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

research and findings

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VU21343 Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being

Unit Code

VU21343

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of health

and well being

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple research project on an issue related to health and well
being.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Select a health and well

being issue

1.1

Identify an issue which has an effect on health and well

being

1.2

Identify the body systems and the functions which

could be affected by the issue

1.3

Outline the general effects of the issue

2.1

Develop a plan to investigate the health and well being

issue in consultation with a relevant person

2.2

Select appropriate investigation methods in

consultation with a relevant person

2.3

Follow the plan and identify the impact of the issue

2.4

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the impact of the issue on an individual or the

community

2 Investigate the health

and well being issue

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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Required Knowledge:
meaning making strategies
scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
writing
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to develop and follow a plan
literacy skills to:

identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss the impact of the health and well being issue under investigation

Issue may include:

different types of human diets including their impact on

characteristics such as blood pressure, weight, energy
levels, teeth
function of the blood bank including processes, uses
for blood and parts of blood, social and religious issues
raised in the use of blood
importance of the pulse in Western medicine,
alternative medicine, Eastern medicine
sun sense and skin cancer
genetically modified food

Body systems may include:

the main body systems:

circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, urinary,

nervous, muscular reproductive, endocrine, immune
(lymph) and integumentary (skin)

individual groupings such as the five senses

Functions may include:

circulatorytransport nutrients to and waste products

away from each cell
skeletalto support the body and bone marrow
supplies blood and lymph cells

General effects of the issue

may include:

benefits/improvements

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disadvantages/harm
Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / W requirements

selection of resources/location of information

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Investigation methods may

include:

observation
interview
collection of data or evidence

Impact may include:

an aspect of the human body from the cellular level,

tissue level, organ or system level or the organism
level
bone marrow and its role in a healthy and/or unhealthy
body, such as cancer
the pulse and factors that influence pulse rate
knowledge of nutrient quality of foods available
access to assistance through specialists and /or
agencies
environmental factors such as sunlight, length of day,
allergens
life situations such as housing, hygiene, facilities
attitude, fears, anxiety, anger management, emotional
responses
key structure and function of the brain
biological rhythms: sleep, drugs, consciousness

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memory, cognition, perception, sensation, emotions,

stress, coping mechanisms, motivation, temperaments,
traits
conditioning, sensitisation, hypnosis, humanism
impact of illness on self image
Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

digestion, food groups, carbohydrates, protein, oils,

vitamins, minerals, nutrients, carcinogens, additives
cellular level: living things composed of cells
tissue level: cells organised into tissues; skin, lining of
digestive and reproductive tract; blood as oxygen and
nutrient carrier , adipose tissue
organ and system level: heart, lungs, pulse rate, blood
pressure, skin colour and texture, body odour, teeth,
smell, hearing, taste, nails, appetite, thirst
organism level: healthy food pyramid; variety of food
sources and diets; stress and distress; housing,
shelter; exercise; hygiene, clean environment; energy
needs of the living body to maintain adequate health

Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

plan and conduct a simple investigation of a health and

well being issue, and report on the outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

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observation of the learner undertaking a scientific

investigation related to health and well being
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

research and findings

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VU21344 Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue

Unit Code

VU21344

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of an

environmental issue

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple investigation of an environmental issue

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Select an environmental
issue

1.1

Identify an environmental issue

1.2

Identify the key scientific aspects of the issue

2 Investigate the
environmental issue

2.1

Develop a plan to investigate the environmental issue in

consultation with a relevant person

2.2

Select appropriate investigation methods in

consultation with a relevant person

2.3

Follow the plan and identify the impact of the issue

2.4

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the impact of the issue on an individual or the

community

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
meaning making strategies
scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
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writing
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to develop and follow a plan
literacy skills to:

identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss the impact of the environmental issue under investigation

Environmental issue may

include:

protecting the environment and identifying the

arguments involved such as water conservation and
drought
negative effects on the environment that have occurred
as a result of human intervention, air pollution/petrol
consumption

Key scientific aspects may

include:

the atmosphere and how it protects the earth, its

structure and composition; its effect on living things
such as the ozone layer; oxygen and carbon dioxide,
water cycles
response of plants to light, water or nutrients in the soil
domestic use of water including an examination of the
purpose and importance of water
the water cycle
global warming

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

persons to consult
places to visit for observation
identifying questions for research
developing models
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types of evidence such as photographs, printed

information, interviews
recording format
Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Investigation methods may

include:

observation
interview
collection of data or evidence

Impact may include:

positive and negative effects of human interaction with

the environment and human intervention

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

scientific reporting format such as aim, method,

observations and result, discussion and conclusion
terminology relating to food, water, warmth, light, air,
homes, habitat, other organisms

Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

plan and conduct a simple investigation of a health and

well being issue, and report on the outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

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Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner undertaking a scientific
investigation related to the environment
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

research and findings

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VU21345 Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of energy and matter

Unit Code

VU21345

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of physical

behaviour of energy and matter

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple scientific investigation related to relationships and
factors that affect the physical behaviour of solids, liquids and
gases

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify the physical

behaviour and energy
and matter

1.1

Identify and measure a limited range of forms of

energy

1.2

Select a factor which affects the physical behaviour of

solids, liquids and gases for investigation

2.1

Develop a plan to conduct simple experiments on the

physical behaviour of energy and matter in consultation
with a relevant person

2.2

Conduct simple experiments on the physical behaviour

of energy and matter are conducted

3.1

Present the findings of the experiments

3.2

Discuss the findings of the experiments using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine the physical

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

VU21345 Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of energy and matter

writing
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to develop and follow a plan
literacy skills to:

identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss findings of the experiments

Forms of energy may include:

Factor may include:

those used in everyday life:

heat / light

sound

electricity

motion

how we gain energy from wind, sun, water,

geothermal, nuclear, fossil fuel
behaviour of matter such as air, water, wood, metal,
glass, paper under similar conditions, for example
when heated, when hit or when contained
physical or mechanical forces, attraction and repulsion;
static electricity, gravity and how things fall
sound energy

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

VU21345 Undertake a simple investigation of physical behaviour of energy and matter

recording format
Simple experiments may
include:

tracing the path of energy changes when making a cup

of tea
investigating friction by measuring and comparing the
different times taken by a toy car to roll down first a
smooth slope, and then a rough slope
investigating the forces that act on an object as it
moves through the air and design a parachute and
paper plane that harness these forces
describing lightning, include why it can be dangerous
and some safe practices during thunder storms
describing a wind farm and energy changes and
transfers
building a working torch that can be switched on and
off
making a simple musical instrument that produces at
least two sounds and describe the principles involved

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports about
science and society
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

scientific reporting format such as aim, method,

observations and result, discussion and conclusion
vocabulary such as energy, motion, heat, states of
matter, hard, soft, malleable, conduct, insulate, steam,
ice, boil, freeze, vaporise, atoms, bonds

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

plan and conduct simple experiments to identify factors

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competency in this unit

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

that affect the behaviour of energy and matter in

everyday life, and report on the outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology
Assessment must ensure access to:
computers and the internet where appropriate
laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner conducting simple
experiments to identify factors that affect the behaviour
of energy and matter in everyday life
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

findings

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21346 Undertake a simple investigation of chemical behaviour of matter

Unit Code

VU21346

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of chemical

behaviour of matter

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple research project on relationships and factors that affect
the chemical behaviour of matter

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify common
chemicals and
processes

1.1

Identify a limited range of common chemicals

1.2

Identify the classification of the common chemicals

1.3

Identify common chemical processes and changes

1.4

Select common substances for investigation

2.1

Develop a plan to conduct simple experiments to

investigate the chemical behaviour of common
substances in consultation with a relevant person

2.2

Conduct simple experiments to investigate chemical

behaviour of common substances

2.3

Record the results of the experiments using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the experiments

3.2

Discuss the findings of the experiments using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine chemical
behaviour

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

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identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss findings of the experiments

Common chemicals may

include:

chemicals normally found in the home

Classification may include:

salts
acids
alkalines

Chemical processes and

changes may include:

boiling, evaporation, filtering, condensing,

fermentation, combustion, freezing, caramelising,
crystallisation, mixing

Common substances may

include:

solid
liquid
gas

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS /WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

persons to consult
places to visit for observation
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identifying questions for research

developing models
types of evidence such as photographs, printed
information, interviews
recording format
Simple experiments may
include:

comparing observable physical properties of common

substances
building a simple rocket powered by a chemical
reaction produced when vinegar and baking powder
are combined
designing and conducting a procedure to obtain pure
water and salt crystals from a sample of seawater
using cabbage juice to test pH of substances
using a CSIRO soil kit to test pH of soil
relating simple procedures to prepare and separate
mixtures which could include evaporation, boiling,
filtering, centrifuging, chromatography, condensation
investigating and describing chemical changes that
occur when some everyday chemicals are mixed such
as baking soda and vinegar
identifying characteristics of physical change including
change of state, mixing (not reacting) and reversibility
identifying chemical change by observing the presence
of new substances during reactions such as
fermentation, bread making with yeast
growing crystals
demonstrating the difficulty of reversing a chemical
change compared to reversing a physical change
describing physical and chemical changes in
substances that are encountered in everyday life such
as combustion, caramelising, rusting of metals
using temperature to change the rate of reaction fast
and slow reactions

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

scientific reporting format such as aim, method,

observations and result, discussion and conclusion
terminology such as dissolve, solution, element,

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compound, mixture, atom, chemical, reaction, boiling

point, freezing point, evaporate, condense, heat, acid,
base
Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports about
science and society
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

identify and classify common chemicals

plan and conduct a simple investigation into the effects
of chemical processes or changes, and report on the
outcomes using appropriate scientific terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner conducting simple
experiments to determine the effects of chemical
processes or changes
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

findings

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology
oral or written questioning to assess the ability to
classify common chemicals

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VU21347 Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact

Unit Code

VU21347

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of how the

earth, moon and sun interact

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple research project on the effects of the interaction
between the earth, moon and sun.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
the interaction between
the earth, moon and sun

1.1

Identify the general effects of the interaction between

the earth, moon and sun

1.2

Develop a plan to conduct simple experiments to

investigate the effects of the interaction between the
earth, moon and sun in consultation with a relevant
person

2 Examine the interaction

between the earth, moon
and sun

2.1

Conduct simple experiments to investigate the effects of

the interaction between the earth, moon and sun

2.2

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3 Report on the
investigation

3.1

Present the findings of the investigations

3.2

Discuss the findings of the investigations using

appropriate scientific terminology

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

VU21347 Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact

writing
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to develop and follow a plan
literacy skills to:

identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss findings of the experiments

General effects may include:

seasons: summer, winter, spring, autumn, wet, dry,

monsoonal
tides
the day/night cycle
time and the process of measuring and recording time
the atmosphere

Interaction refers to:

the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun and

the effects that the earth moon and sun have on each
other

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

making a scale model of the solar system

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include:

study of time pieces including water clocks, sand

clocks, candle clocks, pendulum clocks, watches,
calendars
model or role play of the relative actions of the earth
sun and moon
making a sundial
investigating features of the atmosphere by describing
an imaginary trip in a weather balloon
model eclipses
investigating the formation and activity of volcanoes
investigating whether the length of daylight in winter is
the same for different places in Australia
preparing a timeline of the history of ideas about
earths place in the solar system and universe
describing different methods for keeping track of time
through human history
comparing the description and importance of the
seasons by indigenous Australians and nonindigenous Australians

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

scientific reporting format such as aim, method,

observations and result, discussion and conclusion
vocabulary such as day, year, seasons, solar system,
planet, satellite, moon, gaseous, terrestrial, orbit,
rotation; revolution, ocean, continents, islands, coral
atolls, mountains, biosphere, atmosphere

Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports about
science and society
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

VU21347 Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

plan and conduct a simple investigation into the effects

of the interaction between the earth, moon and sun,
and report on the outcomes using appropriate scientific
terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner conducting simple
experiments to identify the effects of the interaction
between the earth, moon and sun
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

findings

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21348 Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life

Unit Code

VU21348

Unit Title

Undertake a simple investigation of factors

for continuity of life

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake a

simple research project on the conditions and the processes
required for life and its continuation.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan a simple scientific

observation of a living
entity

1.1

Select a subject for observation in consultation with a

relevant person

1.2

Develop a plan to investigate the conditions and

processes required for survival of the subject in
consultation with a relevant person

2 Conduct a simple
scientific observation of
a living entity

2.1

Observe and record the characteristics of the subject

that allow it to survive using appropriate scientific
terminology

2.2

Observe and record the conditions required for survival

of the subject using appropriate scientific terminology

2.3

Record the key stages of the life cycle of the subject

using appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the observation

3.2

Describe the scientific bases of processes required for

continuation of life of the subject using appropriate
scientific terminology

3 Report on the scientific

bases of the living entity

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

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identify the main idea and key and supporting information in texts

record findings

communication skills to:

develop a plan and identify appropriate investigation methods with a relevant person

discuss findings of the experiments

Subject may include:

investigating inherited characteristics or conditions

investigating the process of breeding pedigree animals
identifying common genetically determined features
(phenotypes) among the class members
identifying how diseases can affect the continuation of
life
nutrients needed by living things in order to survive
reproductive parts of a plant or animal
comparing different water samples
investigating the life cycle of:

plants

dinosaurs

human beings

domestic or farm animals

insects

fossils

planted seeds

investigating life in a puddle

interdependent relationships between living things
food chains
Relevant person may include:

supervisor

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team members
Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

conditions or factors of habitats that help living things

to survive
biotic factors (weather conditions, availability of water)
that help living things to survive
biotic factors (predators, availability of food,
competitors, disease) that help living things to survive
temperature, solar radiation, water, atmosphere,
oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, soil, minerals

Characteristics of the subject

may include:

nutrients needed in order to survive

reproductive parts
genetic make-up

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

scientific reporting format such as aim, method,

observations and result, discussion and conclusion
terminology such as: living, non-living, dead, recycle,
reproduce, inherit, evolve, habitat, ecosystem, fossil,
producer, consumer, decomposer, food web, pollution,
environment, biological control, diversity

Key stages of the life cycle

may include:

birth
reproduction
death

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Present may include:

using everyday language and some scientific language

to talk, write or present informal or formal reports about
science and society
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

Scientific bases may include:

simple explanations of precipitation, infiltration,

evaporation, transpiration, condensation
how fossils are used to understand past life
reproduction and its role in plants and animals
processes of reproduction in a flowering plant or in a
placental mammal
description of the process of fossil development and
what a fossil represents
a family tree with appropriate symbols and terminology
decomposers

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

plan and conduct a simple investigation into the

conditions and the processes required for life and its
continuation, and report on the outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology

computers and the internet where appropriate

laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learner conducting and recording a
simple scientific observation of a living entity
portfolio showing evidence of:

a plan and its development

findings

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oral or written questioning to assess the ability to

identify the scientific bases of processes required for
continuation of life of the subject and to use scientific
terminology

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VU21349 Identify the Australian electoral system

Unit Code

VU21349

Unit Title

Identify the Australian electoral system

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

familiarity with the Australian system of government and
provides the knowledge and skills required by an Australian
citizen to participate in the electoral process.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their general

knowledge to enable them to participate in the Australian
electoral system and as a means of developing their literacy
and numeracy skills
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is strongly recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills reading units VU21325 Engage with texts of
limited complexity for personal purposes or VU21328 Engage
with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe the system of

government in Australia

1.1

Identify the levels of government in Australia

1.2

Outline the role of each level of government

1.3

Identify the key players in federal, state and local

government

2.1

Outline the key steps taken in the election process

2.2

Outline the main features of the Australian voting

system

2.3

Locate a range of information provided in election

material

3.1

Identify the advantages of participating in the electoral

system

3.2

Identify the requirements to participate in an election

in Australia

2 Describe the election

process in Australia

3 Describe the electoral

rights and
responsibilities of
residents and citizens of
Australia

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Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
specialised vocabulary related to elections and election processes
understands that texts have different audiences and different purposes
Required skills:
problem solving skills to interpret basic structural conventions of text such as:

chronological sequencing of events, identification followed by description

problem solving skills to draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to

make sense of text
oral communication skills to convey information about text including an opinion about its
effectiveness

Key players may include:

members of parliament
governor general
prime minister / state premiers
mayor
councillors

Steps taken in the election

process may include:

calling the election

election campaign
voting
counting the votes/preferences
declaration or results

Australian voting system may

include:

preferential voting
proportional representation
secret ballot
compulsory voting

Election material may include:

candidate campaign information

newspaper articles

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television/radio reports
how to vote cards
ballot papers
Requirements to participate
include:

age requirements
citizenship requirements
electoral enrolment

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

interpret information on systems of Australian
government
interpret information on election processes
interpret information on electoral rights and
responsibilities of Australian citizens

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

sources of information about the Australian electoral
system
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of information
related to the Australian electoral system
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
levels of government

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VU21350 Investigate the legal system

Unit Code

VU21350

Unit Title

Investigate the legal system

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to become

familiar with the Australian legal system and the ways in which
it can be accessed.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their general

knowledge of the legal system and their literacy and numeracy
skills.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
reading units VU21325 Engage with texts of limited complexity
for personal purposes or VU21328 Engage with texts of
limited complexity to participate in the community.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe the main

features of the
Australian legal system

1.1

Identify the main differences between civil and criminal

law

1.2

Identify the rights and responsibilities of the police in

Australia

1.3

Outline the main features of the court system and the

role of each court

1.4

Identify methods of punishment in Australia

2.1

Identify key features of the system of legal

representation

2.2

Locate legal resources in the community

2.3

Identify the typical costs of accessing the legal system

2 Describe the process

of accessing legal
representation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
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specialised vocabulary related to features of the legal system

understands that texts have different audiences and different purposes
Required skills:
problem solving skills to interpret basic structural conventions of text such as
chronological sequencing of events, identification followed by description
problem solving skills to draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to
make sense of text
oral communication skills to convey and discuss information about the legal system

Court system includes:

Supreme
High
Magistrate
County

Legal representation includes:

solicitor / barrister / queens counsel

judge and jury

Legal resources may include:

legal aid
solicitors
information about human rights and equal opportunity

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

source legal information including identifying sources
of legal support in the community
interpret information on the processes of the courts
and justice system

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

sources of information about aspects of the legal
system
computer hardware/software and internet access as

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appropriate
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
direct observation of the learner interpreting
information in, and making meaning of information
related to the Australian legal system
portfolio of information on the Australian legal system
sourced by the learner
verbal or written questioning to assess learners
knowledge of the features of the legal system

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VU21351 Investigate driving and owning a car

Unit Code

VU21351

Unit Title

Investigate driving and owning a car

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

familiarity with the requirements of driving a car in Australia
and issues surrounding motor vehicle ownership.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their

knowledge of basic requirements for driving in Australia and
issues surrounding motor vehicle ownership.
Where application is as part of the Certificate I in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of the Core Skills
reading unit VU21325 Engage with texts of limited complexity
for personal purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe the
requirements for driving
in Australia

1.1

Identify the legal requirements for driving in Australia

1.2

Identify road signs and signals

1.3

Identify road requirements particular to the local area

as appropriate

1.4

Identify ways in which a driver may lose a licence

3.1

Identify sources where cars can be purchased

3.2

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each

source

3.3

Identify some of the considerations when buying a car

3.4

Identify the responsibilities of a car owner

2 Describe the process of

buying a car

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
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legal requirements for driving and owning a vehicle in Australia

specialised vocabulary related to purchasing and owning a car
understands that texts have different audiences and different purposes
Required Skills:
literacy skills to read and interpret visual information such as road signs and symbols
problem solving skills to:

interpret basic structural conventions of text such as chronological sequencing of events,

identification followed by description

draw on a range of de-coding and meaning-making strategies to make sense of text

oral communication skills to convey information about text including an opinion about its
effectiveness

Legal requirements may

include:

licences / status of International Licence / 0.05 /

speeding
driving age
medical conditions
probationary periods
road laws

Road requirements particular

to the local area may include:

toll roads and payment options

single lane bridges
unfenced roads and livestock
gates on rural roads
traffic free zones for special events

Sources may include:

used and new car retail outlets

car auctions
private sales
online car sales

Considerations may include:

available budget
new or second hand
size
model

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securing loans
Responsibilities may include:

registration
roadworthiness
running costs

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

source and interpret information on requirements for
driving in Australia
interpret information about purchasing cars

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to sources of information on legal requirements
for driving and owning a vehicle in Australia
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of information on requirements for driving and
owning a vehicle in Australia compiled by the learner
observation of the learner engaging with written
information about owning a car
oral or written questioning to assess the learners
knowledge of requirements for driving in Australia

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VU21321 Identify major events in Australian history

Unit Code

VU21321

Unit Title

Identify major events in Australian history

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop

familiarity with the major events in Australias political and
social history

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their knowledge

and understanding of the historical Australian environment.
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults (Introductory), it is recommended that
application is integrated with the delivery and assessment of
Core Skills reading unit VU21300 Engage with simple texts for
learning purposes
Where application is as part of the Certificate 1 in General
Education for Adults it is recommended that application is
integrated with the Core Skills reading unit VU21326 Engage
with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Examine the coastal

exploration of Australia
prior to 1788

1.1

Identify the reasons for exploration of the coast of

Australia

1.2

Identify the key players and their roles in the

exploration

1.3

Identify the reasons for Britains decision to settle

Australia

2.1

Identify the main types of convicts

2.2

State the relationship between convicts and soldiers

2.3

Outline the key elements of convict life

3.1

Identify the period or event and its significance

3.2

Outline the key events

3.3

Identify the key participants

2 Identify the role of

convicts in the European
settlement of Australia

3 Examine a significant
period or event in
Australian history

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4 Examine the major

immigration patterns and
their impact on
Australias development

3.4

Outline some general features of life in Australia at the

time

4.1

Identify the key events in Australias immigration

history

4.2

Identify the impact of each major immigration

4.3

Identify issues which have arisen as a result of

immigration

4.4

Identify a personal immigration experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
reading strategies to engage with simple printed and / or digital texts
sources of information on Australian history
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to determine the impact of migration on Australia
organisational skills to source and order sequential historical information

Key players may include:

Indigenous
French
English
Dutch
Chinese
Portuguese
Spanish

Period may include:

Pre-colonial
Colonial
Gold rush
Federation
Pre / post war
Modern day

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Event may include:

Inland exploration
Eureka stockade
Wars such as Boer, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam
overland telegraph / rabbit proof fence
the depression
Aboriginal voting rights / 1967 referendum
involvement in world sporting events such as the
Olympics

General features may include:

social attitudes
political environment
economic environment

Australias immigration
history may include:

Indigenous migrations
19th Century convicts and settlers
20th Century pre and post war, refugees
21st Century refugees

Personal immigration
experience may include:

autobiographical recount
biographical recount of a:

well known personality

family member, friend or community member

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify the key influences and participants in early
exploration of Australia
identify the key periods and events in Australian history
and major migratory patterns and their impacts on
Australia

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to sources of information on Australian history
at a literacy level appropriate for the learner

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Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of information on a key period or event in
Australian history
oral or written account of a personal immigration
experience
oral and / or written questioning to assess knowledge
of the key influences on, periods in and impacts of
migration to Australia

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VU21386 Investigate current issues

Unit Code

VU21386

Unit Title

Investigate current issues

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills required to develop knowledge of

national and international current affairs.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to develop and broaden

their knowledge of current national and international issues as
a means of developing their literacy and numeracy skills.
Where application is as part of the Certificate II in General
Education for Adults, it is recommended that application is
integrated with the delivery and assessment of Core Skills
reading and writing units VU21356 Engage with a range of
complex texts for learning purposes and VU21360 Create a
range of complex texts for learning purposes.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Describe a current issue

of significance in
Australia

1.1

Select a current national issue

1.2

Determine why the issue is of national significance

1.3

Describe the main facts of the current national issue

1.4

Analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the issue

1.5

Discuss and present your opinion on the current issue

2.1

Select a current international issue

2.2

Determine why the issue is of international significance

2.3

Describe the main facts of the international issue

2.4

Analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the issue

2.5

Discuss and present your opinion on the current issue

2 Describe a current issue

of international
significance

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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Required Knowledge:
sources of information on current national and international issues
strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of connected paragraphs
a range of vocabulary related to specific issues or areas including some specialised
vocabulary to support comprehension
techniques used by writers to convey meaning and achieve purpose
understanding that a text reflects an authors culture, experiences and value system
Required Skills:
problem solving skills to:

select and apply reading strategies to interpret and analyse information about current issues

apply critical analysis skills to interpret and evaluate the effectiveness of information

assess relevance of texts to own purposes and needs

oral communication skills to discuss features and content of information to establish

relevance and effectiveness to present an opinion
planning and organising skills to gather information about current national and
international issues

Current national issues may

include:

political issues for example, refugees, immigration

policy
economic issues such as employment

environmental issues

education issues such as education funding

Main facts may include:

key players
area, place, groups affected
reasons for the issue

Current issue of international

significance may include:

political unrest
terrorism acts of violence
war
economic and environmental issues
natural disasters such as drought, earthquakes, floods

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Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

source, order and interpret and analyse information on

current affairs

access to sources of information on national and

international current affairs
appropriate support allowing for full participation
computer hardware/software and internet access as
appropriate

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of information containing analysis of current
affairs issues compiled by the learner
observation of the learner engaging with information on
current affairs issues and presenting an opinion
oral or written questioning to assess the ability of the
learner to interpret different perspectives of current
affairs information

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VU21368 Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community

Unit Code

VU21368

Unit Title

Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on

the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate the impact of a
scientific issue on the community.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
a contemporary scientific
issue

1.1

Identify a scientific issue which has an impact on the

community

1.2

Consider the context in which the issue has contributed

to society

1.3

Select investigation methods and confirm with a

relevant person

1.4

Develop a plan to investigate the issue and confirm with

a relevant person

2 Examine the relationship

between the scientific
issue and the community

2.1

Examine the impact of the issue on the community

2.2

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3 Report on the
investigation

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the outcomes of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
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scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in

writing
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of investigations

problem solving skills to analyse:

scientific information

community impacts of scientific issues

Scientific issue may include:

genetic engineering
genetically modified foods
space program
weapons research
drug testing on humans
transplant technologies
technological developments
medical developments
stem cell research, cloning, gene banks
environmental issues: weather patterns, drought, flood,
greenhouse effect, global warming
recycling processes, deforestation, conservation
intensive farming practices and the impact on the land
interspecies transfer of viruses

Impact may include:

consequences relating to activity in the home:

using utensils to manage fire and heat food

using mechanical, electrical appliances

consumption of power, water and fossil fuels

waste disposal

using synthetics

social:
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using mechanical, electrical appliances

using cars

consumption of power, water and fossil fuels

renewable energy sources

waste disposal

ethical:

birth control measures

animal testing

benefit or harm to person, specific groups in the

community or society as a whole
changes in scientific understanding:

weapons research

medical transplants, drugs, skin grafts

genetics, cloning, stem cell research

carbon dioxide, greenhouse effect and temperature

rises

technology and artificial intelligence

bio chemistry and immunisation

MRI decreasing dependence on X-rays

Context may include:

environmental:

sewerage systems

environmentally sound recycling of organic wastes

traffic/pollution management in large cities

industrial:

lifting practices to promote safety

robotics

hygiene practices in hospitals

personal:

improvements in health treatments

improvements in sporting equipment, techniques and

training methods

principles of science:

conservation

achievement of equilibrium/balance

transfer and transformation of energy

levers/inclined plane applied to simple machines/toys

applications of science:

technology such as telecommunications, electricity,

calculators, plastics

substance such as medicinal drugs, catalysts in

industry

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processes such as aqueduct systems, distillation, water

purification, waste management

scientific inventions:

Investigation methods may

include:

microscope

vaccination

refrigeration

chemicals derived from the distillation of crude oil

telecommunications

solar panels

photo enabled cellular phones

observation
interviews
collection of data or evidence
identifying the hypothesis behind the issue and testing
undertaken
checking the reproducibility and range of applicability
of the results such as do the results apply to all, many
or few?
listening to guest speakers
searching the internet or reference books

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

language associated with scientific method such as

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terminology may include:

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,

conclusions, recommendations, field or activity report,
laboratory report
appropriate terminology for the area of science that is
being researched and the use of relevant terms

Present may include:

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

of scientific language to present oral, written or visual
informal or short formal reports about science and
society
identifying or commenting on conclusions in the
information

the science involved

the people responsible for making decisions

the consequences of these decisions

whether the decision makers were prepared to face

these issues

how they could be better prepared

an outline/timeline of the scientific research linking the

issues history with current development
summarising, explaining and interpreting the impact on
self, community or society
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
Outcomes may include:

summary of issues of key scientific importance

lessons learned
relevance of issue to daily lives

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
an investigation into the impact of a scientific issue on
the community
present a report on the outcomes of the investigation
using appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

computers and the internet where appropriate to
enable information to be researched
laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities

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where water, heat source and proper ventilation are

available where required for the assessment
Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusion drawn on the impact of the

scientific issue

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21367 Investigate the characteristics of living things

Unit Code

VU21367

Unit Title

Investigate the characteristics of living

things

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to classify and research the
characteristics of living things.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify classification
systems of living things

1.1

Identify the main characteristics of living things

1.2

Research the scientific bases of characteristics of

living things

1.3

Research the classification systems for explaining the

diversity of life

2.1

Select a subject for further investigation

2.2

Develop a plan to investigate the characteristics of the

subject and confirm with a relevant person

2.3

Select a classification system and confirm with a

relevant person

3 Investigate and classify

the main characteristics
of the subject

3.1

Apply the classification system to the subject

3.2

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

4 Report on the
investigation

4.1

Present the findings of the investigation

4.2

Discuss the findings of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Plan an investigation of
characteristics of a
subject

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Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
writing
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of investigations

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Main characteristics may

include:

living things are made up of cells with DNA

living things reproduce
living things grow
the main body systems: circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, skeletal, urinary, nervous, muscular
reproductive, endocrine, immune (lymph) and
integumentary (skin)
major structural components of cells
organisational relationships between organs, tissues,
cells and systems
interrelation of plants and animals
cellular level: cell wall, membrane, nuclear membrane,
nucleus, DNA, chloroplasts
tissue level: cells organised into tissues such as bone,
nervous (brain, sensory, responsive), muscle, skin
vascular systems in plants

Scientific bases may include:

using the characteristic of reproduction to compare and

contrast bacterium and virus commenting on current
view that virus is non-living
using basic sampling procedures to describe field

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experiments
using a light microscope to develop an understanding
of magnitude and range involved in investigating living
things
devising and carrying out experiments to investigate
the function of particular systems or parts
developing skills and practices in care and handling of
equipment and organic materials
reporting on the work of a taxonomist in an herbarium
or museum and why such work is important
Classification systems may
include:

patterns of similarities and differences between a

range of living things
major characteristics used in the five-kingdom system
of classification
using keys to classify organisms e.g. dichotomous
keys

Subject may include:

insects
animals
plants
humans

Investigation may include:

why particular sets of features such as colour,

movement and structural features, are useful or not
useful to sort organisms using dichotomous keys
identification and classification of plants or animals that
are banned or illegally imported to Australia
useful and non-useful features of organisms for use in
a hierarchy
similarities and differences between the cells of living
things
mechanical and chemical processes of digestion
role of the circulatory system in transporting the
products of digestion to cells
pathway taken by water and minerals from the soil to
the leaves of a plant
categories of inorganic and organic nutrients required
by plants and animals and the uses to which they are
put
comparing the processes of nutrient uptake in
heterotrophs and autotrophs

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Plan may include:

evidence-based approach including establish initial

question, setting up experiment or investigation,
analysing and/or evaluating the results
instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

appropriate terminology for the area of science that is

being researched and the use of relevant terms
specific terminology such as would be used to
describe:

Present may include:

cells and cellular parts

tissues, bone, muscles, skin

various systems in plants and animals such as

vascular, reproduction, nervous systems

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

of scientific language to present oral, written or visual
informal or short formal reports about the main
characteristics of living things
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying and interpreting trends or conclusions in the
information

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the
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Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence based approach to research and
classify the main characteristics of living things
present a report on the outcomes of the investigation
using appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

computers and the internet where appropriate to
enable information to be researched
laboratory facilities or adequate equivalent facilities
where water, heat source and proper ventilation are
available where required for the assessment

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusion drawn on the impact of the

scientific issue

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21366 Investigate an environmental issue

Unit Code

VU21366

Unit Title

Investigate an environmental issue

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate an environmental
issue.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
an event which has
affected the environment

1.1

Identify a natural or human event which has had an

impact on the environment

1.2

Discuss and confirm with a relevant person an

experiment or investigation to research the event

1.3

Select investigation methods and confirm with a

relevant person

1.4

Develop a plan to investigate the event and confirm with

a relevant person

2.1

Examine scientific ideas or explanations of the event

2.2

Investigate the impact of the event on the environment

2.3

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the outcomes of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine the
environmental impact of
the event

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

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present findings

discuss the outcomes of investigations

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Event may include:

natural events related to climatic change, atmospheric

change, movements of the earths crust and mantle:

weather patterns

continental shift

variation in flora and fauna

formation of the earths strata

movement of the earths crust and mantle

seasonal cycles

human induced events:

introduction of invasive species such as rabbits and

cane toads into Australia

introduction of invasive flora

global warming

irrigation

land clearing

intensive farming

use of chemicals

mining

nuclear power
Impact may include:

global warming / climate change / erosion

extreme natural events such as hurricanes, bushfires,
earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, drought
extinction of flora or fauna

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health problems
changes to ecosystems
population movement
changes to lifestyle
Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Experiment or investigation
may include:

investigating the relationship between atmospheric

change and a natural event
investigating the relationship between movement of the
earths crust and mantle and a natural event
investigating the changing position of continental
Australia over geological time
investigating how flora and fauna have adapted to a
particular zone such as temperate, tropical zones
investigating the reasons for and the impact of
introducing particular flora or animal species to
Australia
investigating the impact of conservation activities on
the environment such as recycling, pollution control,
alternative fuels
investigating global warming as a phenomenon that
has contributed to life on earth
investigating the methods and technology used to
measure the earths movements including animal
movements, seismograph and satellite
investigating the causes and effects of erosion
building a model of a volcano
building a models of mountain formation
preparing a poster of the water or carbon, nitrogen
cycle showing its importance in the environment
researching artificial biospheres

Investigation methods may

include:

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or few?
listening to guest speakers
searching the internet or reference books
Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

aspects and/or principles of conservation that relate to

the event
major factors that have contributed to the development
of the environment found on earth, including climatic
and atmospheric factors
major environmental zones found on earth such as
subterranean, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere,
biosphere
the effects of natural or human induced changes in the
environment
the make up of the earths crust including rock types
and their formation; methods for determining the age of
the earth
concept of habitats and niches

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,
conclusions, recommendations, field or activity report,
laboratory report
continental plates, volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans,
rivers; climate zones and conditions including rainfall,
temperature and atmospheric layers; environmental
zones including rainforest, desert, aquatic, polar,
temperate, equatorial, Mediterranean; global warming,
deforestation, dam building, feral organisms

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Present may include:

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

of scientific language to present oral, written or visual
informal or short formal reports
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying and interpreting trends or conclusions in the
information

Outcomes may include:

summary of issues of key scientific importance

lessons learned
relevance of issue to daily lives
explaining the underlying scientific principles of an
environmental issue in simple terms

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
an investigation into an environmental issue
present a report on the outcomes of the investigation
using appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn on the impact of the

scientific issue

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21374 Investigate the solar system

Unit Code

VU21374

Unit Title

Investigate the solar system

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate a feature of the solar
system and its impact on the earth or other parts of the solar
system.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
a feature of the solar
system

1.1

Select a feature of the universe for investigation

1.2

Select investigation methods and confirm with a

relevant person

1.3

Develop a plan to investigate the feature and confirm

with a relevant person

2.1

Investigate the impact of the feature on the earth or on

other parts of the solar system

2.2

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the outcomes of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine the feature and

its impact

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
major components and characteristics of the universe
scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
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writing
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of investigations

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

feature of the universe may

Include:

the sun, earth, moon and their relative positions

other planets and their moons
asteroid belt
comets
Kuiper belt
black holes
nebulae
stars
asteroids
galaxies
gravitational field
light year

Investigation may include:

the life cycle of a star

how the sun produces energy (nuclear fusion)
the effect sunspots have on life on earth
how the relative positions of the earth and sun affect
day and night
researching the seasons found on the earth
calculating the time it would take to travel to the
nearest star, using a variety of modes of travel
international space programs
making systematic observations of the sky including

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significant stars, constellations, moon and planets

making models to explain phenomena including
eclipses, equinoxes and solstices
researching aspects of the International Space Station
explaining how scientists have modified and rejected
ideas relating to the solar system that previously were
considered to be correct
describing some of the common dilemmas and
problems of space flight, moon landings and other
space probes
detailing the probability of human habitation of the
moon or mars
researching the possibility of living in space
creating a timeline displaying a history of human
understanding of earths place in space
investigating the development and use of satellites
Investigation methods may
include:

observation / interviews
collection of data or evidence
identifying the hypothesis behind the issue and testing
undertaken
checking the reproducibility and range of applicability
of the results including do the results apply to all, many
or few?
listening to guest speakers
searching the internet or reference books
research how meteorites are created

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

persons to consult
places to visit for observation
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identifying questions for research

developing models
types of evidence such as photographs, printed
information, interviews
recording format
Impact may include:

the aurora
proton events
geomagnetic storms
sunspots
coronal storms
nuclear fusion
solar prominences
solar wind
magnetic fields
ultraviolet emission
radiation hazards
disrupted communication systems
meteorites
changes to weather patterns

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,
conclusions, recommendations, field or activity report,
laboratory report
terminology such as star, galaxy, planet, comet,
asteroid belt, Kuiper belt, black holes, quasars,
galaxies, nebulae, space research, moon landings,
planetary probes; theories of universe origin and
development

Present may include:

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

Outcomes may include:

summary of issues of key scientific importance

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lessons learned
relevance of issue to daily lives
explaining the underlying scientific principles of a
feature of the solar system in simple terms

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
an investigation into a feature of the solar system and
its impact on the earth or other parts of the solar
system
present a report on the project outcomes using
appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn on the impact of the

feature of the universe under investigation

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21373 Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances

Unit Code

VU21373

Unit Title

Investigate chemical behaviour of common

substances

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate the chemical
behaviour of common substances.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
chemical reactions of
common substances

1.1

Select common substances for investigation

1.2

Develop a plan to conduct experiments to investigate

the chemical behaviour of common substances and
confirm with a relevant person

2.1

Identify chemical reactions of common substances

2.2

Represent chemical reactions using formulae and

balanced equations

2.3

Record the results of the experiments appropriate

scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the experiments

3.2

Discuss the findings of the experiments using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine chemical
reactions of common
substances

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
the periodic table and aspects of structure
electronic configuration of common elements
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characteristics and behaviour of matter

scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
writing
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of investigations

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Common substances may

include:

solid, liquid or gas such as household chemicals

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

investigating the reactions of metals with water and

diluting acids and placing the metals in order of
reactivity
investigating the effect of different grain size of an
effervescent tablet compared to a spoonful of powder
on the rate of production of bubbles when mixing it with
water
constructing a timeline of the discovery of the elements
and suggesting reasons for the difficulty in identifying

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more recently isolated elements

separating components of various food dyes or plant
pigments, using chromatography
describing and modelling changes of states in water
using appropriate concepts and terminology
investigating and discussing changes that accompany
rusting, and explaining why the rust is described as a
new and different substance
using diagrams to depict how atoms rearrange into
different molecules as a result of a chemical reaction.
researching alchemy
Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Formulae and balanced

equations may include:

representing chemical change using chemical symbols

and formulae
assigning symbols to represent the physical state of
reactants and products
interpreting and representing chemical reactions, using
word equations
explaining how balanced chemical equations represent
the conservation of the numbers of atoms of each
element involved in a chemical reaction

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,
conclusions, recommendations, field or activity report,
laboratory report
terminology such as atomic particles, atomic number,
atomic weight, electronic configuration; metals and
non-metals

Present may include:

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

of scientific language to present oral, written or visual
informal or short formal reports about chemicals and
change
symbolically using formulae of common substances
such as CO2, using diagrams, graphics or
photographs
identifying and interpreting trends or conclusions in the
information/data

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reporting on the production, uses and impact on

society of a chosen substance

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
an investigation into the chemical behaviour of
common substances
use formulae and balanced equations to represent
common chemical reactions
report on the findings of the investigation using
appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of experiments undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn on the impact of the

scientific issue

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the
periodic table, aspects of structure, electronic
configuration of common elements and characteristics
and behaviour of matter

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VU21372 Investigate energy, force and matter

Unit Code

VU21372

Unit Title

Investigate energy, force and matter

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate the interactions
between energy, force and matter.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
interactions between
energy, force and matter

1.1

Select subjects for investigation

1.2

Plan experiments or investigations on the scientific

basis of the laws of motion or other energy
transformation and confirm with a relevant person

2.1

Investigate the behaviours of light

2.2

Investigate the operation of familiar electrical devices

and the effects of electronic components

2.3

Investigate scientific basis of the laws of motion and/or

other energy transformation

2.4

Record the results of the experiments or investigations

using appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the experiments

3.2

Discuss the findings of the experiments using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Examine interactions
between energy, force
and matter

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge
scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be expressed verbally and in
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writing
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of experiments

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Subjects may include:

behaviours of light
operation of electronic components

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

constructing a solar cooker

using a curved reflector
using a light box to investigate the path of light through
lenses
using iron filings to observe and record magnetic field
patterns of magnets of various shapes and
combinations
investigating the electromagnetic spectrum including
radio waves, infrared, microwaves

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building or dismantling a simple electric motor and

investigating the condition under which it works best
considering the conservation of energy principles in
terms of transfer and transformation of energy in
simple familiar activities
explaining the movements of an aircraft as the result of
interactions between lift, weight, thrust and drag
explaining the structure and operation of an
electromagnet using diagrams
using a prism to provide an explanation of how a
rainbow is formed
linking the relationship between stopping distance and
speed to issues of speed limits and road safety
describing the similarities and differences in the way
light, heat and sound are transmitted
researching the processes required to produce
electricity
researching the processes in using a bicycle and
dynamo to produce light
Relevant person may include:

supervisor / mentor / teacher

team members

Behaviours of light may

include:

shadow formation
reflectionspecular and diffuse
refraction
colour as frequency of light
absorption

Electronic components may

include:

switches
batteries
globes
resistors

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,
conclusions, recommendations, field / activity /
laboratory report
terminology:

speed, acceleration, velocity

refraction, reflection, convection, conduction, radiation,

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frequency, wave length

Present may include:

unique effects such as Bernoulli effect

electromagnetism, gravity, nuclear

force, mass, energy

gears, levers, pulleys, circuits

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
investigations into:

behaviours of light

operation of familiar electrical devices and the effects of

electronic components

scientific basis of the laws of motion and/or other

energy transformation

present a report on the outcomes of investigations

using appropriate scientific terminology
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn from the findings

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology
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VU21390 Analyse science in the community

Unit Code

VU21390

Unit Title

Analyse science in the community

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to critically

evaluate scientific methodology and issues in the community.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
an issue of scientific
interest

1.1

Identify an issue of scientific interest which has

contributed to the community or personal experience

1.2

Select investigation methods and confirm with a

relevant person

1.3

Develop a plan to investigate the issue and confirm with

a relevant person

2.1

Research the area of science which underpins the

issue

2.2

Analyse factors which have an impact on the

development of the area of science

2.3

Analyse the impact of the issue on the community or

personal experience

2.4

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the findings of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

2 Analyse the impact of an

area of science on the
issue

3 Report on the
investigation

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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Required Knowledge:
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
connected paragraphs
a broad vocabulary including scientific terminology to enable information and ideas to be
expressed verbally and in writing
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
planning and organising skills to gather, select and organise information effectively for
specific purposes by defining information requirements both before and during research
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of experiments

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Issue may include:

carbon dioxide, greenhouse effect and temperature

rises
ergonomics in the workplace
use and abuse of medications
technology and artificial intelligence
bio-chemistry and immunisation
Minimal Intervention Models being introduced in
modern medical treatment regimes
sound technology and MRI decreasing our
dependence on X-rays
space stations and future travel
weapons research including biological and chemical
weapons
drug testing on humans and sportspeople
transplant technologies
advancement in movie cameras or 3D virtual reality
genetic connection to an illness
cloning
stem cell research
genetic engineering

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impact of diet on specific health issues

Investigation methods may
include:

observation
interviews
collection of data or evidence
setting up an hypothesis
testing the hypothesis
control groups
checking the reproducibility and range of applicability
of the results including do the results apply to all, many
or few?
listening to guest speakers
searching the internet or reference books

Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS / WHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

a branch of science such as archaeology, astronomy,

biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemistry,
cosmology, meteorology, physics, virology
combinations of areas of science in an application
such as biological and psychological understanding of
human endurance applied to occupational health and
safety in working environments
principles of science such as conservation,
achievement of equilibrium/balance, transfer and

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transformation of energy, levers/inclined plane applied

to simple machines/toys
applications of science:

technology such as telecommunications, electricity,

calculators, plastics, flight and aviation

substance such as medicinal drugs, catalysts in

industry

processes such as desalination, water purification and

waste management
Factors may include:

factors involved in setting up a research and/or

experimental project including the roles,
responsibilities and rights of funding bodies,
management and staff
factors involved in deciding ownership of the results of
a project
economic considerations
political considerations
cultural/religious views
social views
ethical guidelines for research involving living subjects
including humans:

informed consent of participants

roles and responsibilities of all parties involved

motivation behind the research

publication of findings

treatment of living subjects before, during and after

experimentation
Impact may include:

beneficial or harmful impacts

cultural / social
economic / financial
environmental
ethical
industrial / technological
physical / health and well being / psychological
political / religious
sporting

Appropriate scientific

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,

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terminology may include:

conclusions, recommendations, ethics, field or activity

report, laboratory report
terminology appropriate to the area of science being
investigated and an understanding of specific terms
general terms such as cell, atomic, nuclear, solar,
heredity, genetic, energy, ergonomic, experimental
subjects, placebo

Present may include:

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

investigate an issue of scientific interest, including its
scientific basis, and analyse its impact on the
community or personal experience
present a report on the outcomes of investigations
using appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn from the findings

group discussion to assess the ability to discuss

findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21389 Design and review a project

Unit Code

VU21389

Unit Title

Design and review a project

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to design,

conduct and critically examine a projects processes and
outcomes. The unit is intended to be delivered over sufficient
time to enable learners to develop and demonstrate all
outcomes.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those who wish to improve their literacy,

numeracy and oral communication skills in the context of a
defined project, which may be individual or group based.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify the context for

requirements of a project
proposal

1.1

Clarify the context and purpose of the proposal

1.2

Explore the resources required to support the proposal

2.1

Define the components, products and resources

required for the project

2.2

Assess the feasibility of a range of approaches

2.3

Establish the criteria for assessing the success of the

project

3.1

Develop the project action plan

3.2

Organise the required resources

4.1

Confirm own roles, responsibilities and tasks and those

of others involved in the project if applicable

4.2

Undertake project activities according to the action plan

4.3

Monitor progress of the project and address issues as

required

5.1

Assess project outcomes against established criteria

2 Develop project
methodology

3 Finalise project planning

4 Undertake the project

5 Review the project

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5.2

Identify factors which contributed to the successful

conduct and outcomes of the project

5.3

Identify factors which negatively influenced the project

outcomes

5.4

Identify strategies or actions which may be applied to

future projects

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
features of project action plans to enable a plan to be developed
criteria used to assess the outcomes of projects such as costs, time frames, customer
satisfaction
the place of legislative requirements such as OHS / WHS, environmental protection and
licensing in project planning and implementation
Required Skills:
communication skills to support successful project planning and completion such as
negotiation and conflict resolution
literacy and numeracy skills to source, interpret and synthesise information required to
develop, implement and review a project action plan
problem solving skills to:

assess the feasibility of a project proposal

recognise and address issues affecting the successful completion of a project

Context and purpose may

include:

community:

newsletter production

community garden

concert

personal:

producing a family history

developing a personal web page

educational:

completing a study requirement such as a practical

placement

completing an assignment

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Resource requirements may

include:

human:

people with general or specialist skills and knowledge

relevant to the project

technical:

computer hardware and / or software

access to utilities

financial:

budget

physical:

Components may include:

equipment / tools

suitable location

required permissions / authorisations

safety requirements
risk management strategy

Criteria may include:

completing the project within:

budget

time frame

customer / user satisfaction

Project action plan may
include:

clearly specified project tasks

roles and responsibilities
time lines / dates / calendars / milestones

Issues may include:

budget overruns
unplanned events
loss of project personnel
personal conflicts

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

plan, conduct and evaluate the success of a project
relevant to the learner

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Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:

sufficient time to enable the learner to design,

implement and review a project

observation of project activities

portfolio of project planning and review showing:

development of an action plan

monitoring of activities

review of outcomes and processes

third party reports from others involved in or party to

the project detailing the performance of the learner

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VU21371 Investigate continuity of life

Unit Code

VU21371

Unit Title

Investigate continuity of life

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an

evidence-based approach to investigate the conditions
required for life, and the continuity of life.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their

educational and vocational participation options in the science
field.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Plan an investigation of
the conditions required
for life, and the
continuity of life

1.1

Select a condition required to allow living things to

survive and diversify for investigation

1.2

Select investigation methods and confirm with a

relevant person

1.3

Develop a plan to investigate the condition and confirm

with a relevant person

2 Examine the condition

and its impact

2.1

Investigate the impact of the condition on living things

2.2

Record the results of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

3 Report on the
investigation

3.1

Present the findings of the investigation

3.2

Discuss the findings of the investigation using

appropriate scientific terminology

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
major components and characteristics of living things
conditions which impact on living things
meaning making strategies including the ability to interpret and analyse a series of
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connected paragraphs
sources of scientific information
Required Skills:
communication skills to:

present findings

discuss the outcomes of experiments

problem solving skills to analyse scientific information

Condition may include:

common reproductive mechanisms

the features and functions of the main parts of plant
and/or animal reproductive systems
the broad principles of natural selection
comparative anatomy such as similarities in
characteristics of living things with common ancestors
(homology) which can be used as evidence to explain
continuity of life.
the genetic basis for inheritance
the basic structure of chromosomes in terms of DNA
and genes
the outcome of mitosis and meiosis
dominant or recessive genes
ways in which inheritance can be manipulated by
human intervention

Investigation may include:

different interactions in an ecosystem, including

competition, predation, collaboration, parasitism,
pollination, reproduction or parenting
a food web of organisms in an ecosystem
relationships between members of food chains,
including a parasite-host relationship and producerconsumer relationship

Investigation methods may

include:

observation / interviews
collection of data or evidence
identifying the hypothesis behind the issue and testing
undertaken
checking the reproducibility and range of applicability

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of the results including do the results apply to all, many

or few?
listening to guest speakers
searching the internet or reference books
researching how meteorites are created
Relevant person may include:

supervisor
mentor / teacher
team members

Plan may include:

instructions to set up investigations:

required supervision

individual or team-based activities

OHS requirements

selection of resources/location of information

human impact
conditions changing over time to affect diversity and
survival of living things
the effect of changes in the environment

Appropriate scientific
terminology may include:

language associated with scientific method such as

evidence, observe, aim, hypothesis, results,
conclusions, recommendations, field / activity /
laboratory report
DNA; RNA; mitosis; meiosis; sexual reproduction and
asexual reproduction in plants, animals and microbes;

Present may include:

Mendelian genetics, modes of inheritance, dominant,

recessive, intermediate

evolution

fossil record; geological time

using everyday language and a moderate vocabulary

of scientific language to present oral, written or visual

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informal or short formal reports about the main

characteristics of living things
using diagrams, graphics or photographs
identifying and interpreting trends or conclusions in the
information
Findings may include:

summary of issues of key scientific importance

lessons learned
relevance of issue to daily lives

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

use an evidence-based approach to plan and conduct
an investigation into a condition required to allow living
things to survive and diversify and analyse the impact
of the condition on living things
present a report on the outcomes of investigations
using appropriate scientific terminology

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
portfolio of investigations undertaken:

according to a plan developed by the learner

including conclusions drawn from the findings

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the

major components and characteristics of living things
and the conditions which impact on living things
group discussion to assess the ability to discuss
findings using appropriate terminology

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VU21322 Identify common digital media

Unit Code

VU21322

Unit Title

Identify common digital media

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to become

familiar with a limited range of digital equipment relevant to
everyday life, such as automated teller machines (ATM),
electronic card readers and electronic funds transfer point of
sale (EFTPOS) equipment.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who wish to engage with digital

media to perform everyday tasks such as using public
transport, making automated banking withdrawals and using
service area touch screens.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Identify everyday digital

equipment

1.1

Identify digital equipment relevant to everyday life

1.2

Identify the purpose of the relevant digital equipment

1.3

Identify the benefits of using digital equipment

2.1

Select the most relevant digital equipment

2.2

Identify the layout of each piece of relevant digital

equipment

2.3

Select the appropriate functions of each piece of

relevant digital equipment

2.4

Identify any security features of the equipment

2.5

Identify available assistance options

2 Identify features of
equipment

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
common usage of digital equipment in everyday life
Required Skills:
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problem solving skills to:

identify the purpose and functions of a range of personally relevant digital equipment

select the appropriate digital equipment for specific tasks

identify assistance options

Digital equipment may include:

automated teller machines (ATM)

electronic funds transfer point of sale (EFTPOS)
public transport ticketing machines and validators
service area touch screens
digital parking meters
Global Positioning System equipment (GPS)
digital telephones

Purpose may include:

to make automated banking transactions

to make electronic purchases
to access public transport
to accurately navigate unfamiliar locations

Benefits of using digital

equipment may include:

reducing banking fees and charges

developing independence
using government services efficiently

Layout may include:

left to right
top to bottom
next and previous
cancel

Security features may include:

personal identification numbers

personal signature
passwords
security questions

Assistance options may

help line phone number

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include:

operator assistance

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm:

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Method(s) of assessment

The following methods of assessment are suitable for this

unit:

the ability to identify the purpose and functions of a

range of digital equipment commonly used in everyday
life.

access to real, diagrammatic or computer animated

examples of digital equipment commonly used in
everyday life, to enable learners to familiarise
themselves with the features and layout of the
equipment

written or verbal description by the learner of the

purpose, functions and features of everyday digital
equipment
observation of the learner using diagrams or computer
animations of everyday digital equipment to select the
appropriate functions

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VPAU556 Organise and participate in a practical placement

Unit Code

VPAU556

Unit Title

Organise and participate in a practical placement

Unit Descriptor

This unit aims to familiarise learners who are speakers of languages

other than English with the Australian workplace, relevant terminology
and work tasks. It covers negotiation of a placement, communication in
the workplace, occupational health and safety, evaluation and record
keeping.
The unit is included as an elective for use at different levels of the
Certificates in ESL Framework. It may be contextualised to suit the
needs and skills of learners in courses from Certificate I to Certificate
IV. The focus of this unit is on developing the skills and knowledge to
select, negotiate and participate in a practical work placement.

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain

applicable facets of Employability Skills. The qualifications
Employability Skills Summary in which this unit is included, will assist
in identifying employability skill requirements. The summary is
included in Section B Course Information (See Appendix B).

Co-requisites

This unit must be co-delivered and assessed with at least one of the
language (Listening and Speaking or Reading and Writing) units from
the Certificates in ESL.

Application of the Unit The application of skills and knowledge in this unit may apply to a
number of job roles.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential

outcomes of a unit of competency.
Elements describe actions or
outcomes that are demonstrable
and assessable.

Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance required to demonstrate

achievement of the element. Terms requiring explanation or further definition should
be bolded and italicised and detail provided in the range statement.

1.1

Preferences and priorities in relation to practical placement are

listed

1.2

Placement options are investigated

1.3

Placement requirements are identified

1.4

Potential barriers or problems are identified

2.1

A time to meet with appropriate personnel in the workplace is

organised

2.2

Skills, experience, needs and preferred options are described

2.3

Documents and information required by both parties are

identified

Plan practical
placement

Negotiate practical
placement
arrangements

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Communicate in the
workplace

Participate as a member
of the workplace under
supervision

Debrief and evaluate

work experience

2.4

Employer expectations are identified

2.5

Establish a workplace routine and any required documentation

3.1

Identify roles and responsibilities of workplace personnel

3.2

Identify reporting procedures

3.3

Identify a range of workplace communications

4.1

Complete workplace tasks in accordance with Occupational

Health and Safety requirements

4.2

Follow work routine

4.3

Work as part of a team where appropriate

4.4

Locate workplace supports and access if required

4.5

Document work routine and record experience as appropriate

5.1

Select a support person and review main aspects of the work

experience

5.2

Assess personal strengths and weaknesses

5.2

Re-establish goals for enhancement of work related skills

5.3

Formulate an action plan for meeting career goals

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Successful completion of this unit requires:

vocabulary to talk about familiar issues such as workplace events, weather, environment, simple
current events

conventions in conversation such as making requests for assistance or explanation, strategies to get
the interlocutor to repeat or explain words and phrases, questions

common colloquialisms

skills to read and interpret signs and other texts in the workplace

skills to keep a record of activity and make self evaluation

knowledge of basic OHS requirements

some knowledge of aspects of Australias multicultural society and workplace culture

interpret and use everyday data, numbers, money in workplace activities

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RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations
that may affect performance.

Placement requirements may

include

Employer expectations may include

Occupational Health and Safety

requirements may include

Workplace supports may include:

Record experience may include

complete required forms

obtain necessary permission signatures

comply with OHS requirements

attendance times

breaks

advising absence

duties

reporting relationships

OH&S legislation

codes of practice

anti discrimination

industrial relations

seating

manual handling

hazard identification

PPE personal protective equipment

dangerous goods

personal safety requirements

policies, programs or persons responsible for issues in the

workplace such as racial discrimination, workplace bullying,

log book

employer report

statement of duties

journal

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements, Performance
Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation
submission.

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Critical aspects for assessment and

evidence required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Evidence requires:

evidence of the ability to plan, organise and participate in a

work placement program

evidence of the ability to source workplace information

evidence of the ability to respond to and interpret a range of

workplace instructions and seek assistance as appropriate

evidence of the ability to evaluate a practical placement

Performance standards by the learner will meet the

performance criteria and demonstrate the language proficiency
requirements described in the Required Skills and Knowledge
section.
Evidence should be collected on a number of occasions to
allow students to demonstrate competence and consistency of
performance.

Context of and specific resources

for assessment

Method of assessment

Guidance for assessment

additional questioning may gather information for required

skills and knowledge

Resources to be used in assessment include access to the

following:

a workplace environment

access to mentors and other people in the workplace

A range of assessment strategies or options should be

considered to suit the needs of the learner. The needs of the
learner will be met by provision of:

appropriate support allowing for full participation

Appropriate assessment strategies could include a

combination of:

observation evidence in checklists

third party feedback, for example:

reports from other teachers or support workers

peer feedback

photographs and other evidence may be used to support self

evaluation

self assessment

oral questioning / interviews

The communication needs of the learner need to be considered

in assessment of this unit. Support can be provided through
sympathetic interlocutors, allowance of time to complete tasks.
This unit can be assessed as part of an assessment activity
involving units or modules additional to its co-requisite from
the qualification in which it is packaged.

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VU20007 Prepare for employment

Unit Code

VU20007

Unit Title

Prepare for employment

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by participants

to prepare for employment. It focuses on developing knowledge of
Australian workplaces, their work practices and requirements and
potential employment opportunities to assist participants in making
decisions about possible career paths.

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain

applicable facets of Employability Skills. The qualifications
Employability Skills Summary in which this unit is included will
assist in identifying employability skill requirements. The summary
is included in Section B Course Information (See Appendix B).

Application of the Unit This unit applies to participants who are seeking to improve their
employability and work readiness. This unit provides opportunities
to participants of diverse backgrounds to develop their
understanding of workplace requirements and practices to gain and
maintain employment or to access further vocational training
opportunities. This unit may apply to learners in secondary school,
TAFE or Adult Community Education settings and job seeker
networks.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential

outcomes of a unit of competency.
Elements describe actions or
outcomes that are demonstrable
and assessable.

Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance required to

demonstrate achievement of the element. Terms requiring explanation or
further definition should be bolded and italicised and detail provided in the range
statement.
Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Identify workplace
expectations

Research a selected
industry.

1.1

Define workplace expectations and why they are important

1.2

Identify necessary strategies and behaviour required to gain

and maintain employment.

1.3

Discuss the need for co-operation and collaboration in the

workplace.

1.4

Identify and assess self development needs to gain and

maintain employment.

2.1

Locate the major centres of the industry and the principal

employers within that industry.

2.2

Identify the major types of employment available within the

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industry.

Describe workplace
functions and layout of
a range of workplaces

Research an
employment
opportunity.

Prepare a current
portfolio to showcase
skills.

2.3

Identify the future prospects for the industry.

2.4

Identify possible career pathways within the industry.

2.5

Describe basic entitlements and workplace policies and

procedures relevant to a job in the industry.

2.6

Describe the role of organisations representing workers in

the workplace.

3.1

Identify the type of enterprise and name its products.

3.2

Identify the external customers of the enterprise.

3.3

Describe work site layout.

3.4

Identify ways in which work is organised.

4.1

Use a range of resources to identify an employment

opportunity.

4.2

Use appropriate telephone technique and language when

researching the employment opportunity.

4.3

Identify personal strengths, weaknesses and interests in

relation to the employment opportunity.

4.4

Identify the main steps involved in applying for a job.

4.5

Prepare a personal action plan for the employment

opportunity with appropriate support persons.

5.1

Identify the differences between resums and portfolios.

5.2

Identify key information to include in the portfolio.

5.3

Compile the portfolio with appropriate support persons.

5.4

Discuss how the portfolio will be maintained and updated.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Successful completion of this unit requires:

communication skills to seek information from various sources about employment opportunities
and to work with support persons to identify and prepare for employment opportunities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and evaluate employment information about

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different industries and to evaluate information to include in a portfolio

planning and organizing skills to gather and organise information to develop a portfolio

self motivation

self confidence

casual

part-time

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Future prospects may include:

Career pathways identification

may include

Basic entitlements may include:

full-time

permanent

seasonal

shift work

outsourced

rapid/slow growth

skills shortage

technological change

climate change / green jobs

research into skills and experience required for a range of

job roles

research into possible qualifications requirements for

specific job roles

research into career prospects / pathways into other areas

wage entitlements

workplace agreements

workplace conditions
- leave entitlements
- hours of work
- compensation

union membership and representation

complaints procedures

OHS

discrimination

Organisations representing
workers in the workplace may
include:

unions

Type of enterprise may include:

sales

manufacturing

service

community

Workplace policies and

procedures may include:

workplace bargaining agents.

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Ways in which work is organized

may include:

Key information may include:

construction

government

education

teams

shifts

work roles and responsibilities

management structures, e.g. organisational charts

hours of operation

projects

short term contracts

basic personal details

study or training programs

work experience and or history

Range of resources may include:

Appropriate support persons may

include:

relevant interests

skills and involvement

referee details.

employment agencies/services

online employment search sites

newspapers

Yellow Pages

personal contacts

local businesses and employers.

career counsellors

teachers

peers

mentors

family members

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Critical aspects for assessment and

evidence required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Context of and specific resources

for assessment

Method of assessment

Learners must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:

access information on a range of industries from

appropriate sources

develop and use knowledge of a range of industries to

compare a range of occupational fields and to identify
potential employment opportunities to make informed
career choices

use an action plan approach in response to employment

opportunities

assess self development needs and identify strategies to

work towards these

document relevant information in a portfolio

Assessment must ensure access to:

appropriate support persons allowing for full

participation for example those who can assist in
responding to employment opportunities

opportunities to visit workplaces to observe and collect

information on workplace layout, and other relevant
information

appropriate sources of information relevant to industry

requirements and employment opportunities

community support resources to support the development

of self development strategies

computer hardware and software to access online

resources.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess

skills and knowledge. The following examples are
appropriate for this unit:

oral and/or written questioning to assess knowledge of

selected industries and the employment opportunities
they offer

participation in group discussions and/or group work

portfolio
- industry profile
- self assessment activities
- journal
- action plan

Holistic assessment with other units is recommended, for

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example: VU20008 Develop an action plan for career

planning and VU20009 Participate in job seeking activities.
Guidance information for
assessment

Evidence of competence in this unit must be gathered on a

number of occasions over time and in a range of familiar
contexts to allow learners to demonstrate consistency of
performance.
It is important that assessment practices are linked to the
goals of the participants, be appropriate to the unit and
involve a partnership between the participant and teacher.
Some learners for this course may have had negative past
school experiences that may have hindered learning. It is
therefore important that the assessment techniques for this
course be varied and combine formative and summative
assessment appropriate to learner needs

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VU20009 Participate in job seeking activities

Unit Code

VU20009

Unit Title

Participate in job seeking activities

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by participants

to research, evaluate and apply for suitable employment. It focuses
on participating in the job seeking process and evaluating the
outcomes.

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain

applicable facets of Employability Skills. The qualifications
Employability Skills Summary in which this unit is included, will
assist in identifying employability skill requirements. The summary
is included in Section B Course Information (See Appendix A).

Pre-requisite Unit(s)

Nil

Application of the Unit This unit applies to participants who are seeking to gain employment
or improve their employability and work readiness. It provides
opportunities to participants with diverse needs to develop strategies
to participate in the job seeking process. This unit may apply to
learners in secondary school, TAFE or Adult Community Education
settings and job seeker networks.

ELEMENT
Elements describe the essential
outcomes of a unit of competency.
Elements describe actions or
outcomes that are demonstrable
and assessable.

Gather and evaluate

information on
employment
opportunities

Access the hidden job

market.

Prepare a resum

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance required to
demonstrate achievement of the element. Terms requiring explanation or
further definition should be bolded and italicised and detail provided in the range
statement.
Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1.1

Collect information on employment opportunities from a

variety of sources.

1.2

Evaluate the information collected according to employment

interests.

1.3

Make enquiries to follow up information using appropriate

communication strategies.

2.1

Access a range of internet sites to identify job vacancies.

2.2

Identify and access personal networks for job opportunities.

2.3

Cold call a range of enterprises using appropriate techniques

3.1

Compile a personal profile of work and education history.

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Apply for a job

Prepare the application

Participate in a job
interview

Evaluate personal
performance in the job
seeking process.

3.2

Select relevant information and determine appropriate format.

3.3

Compile information in chosen resum format.

3.4

Review effectiveness and accuracy of final version.

4.1

Identify an appropriate position according to own skills and

interest.

4.2

Identify job requirements for the position.

4.3

Obtain information on the enterprise or business.

4.4

Gather supporting documentation according to application

requirements.

5.1

Prepare a letter of application in response to an advertised

position.

5.2

Prepare a letter of application for cold canvassing.

5.3

Address key selection criteria in a written application.

5.4

Identify and document referee details.

5.5

Draft the application and seek feedback from an appropriate

support person.

5.5

Develop final application.

6.1

Confirm interview details and requirements.

6.2

Anticipate possible questions and a range of suitable answers.

6.3

Demonstrate a range of strategies for different types of

interviews.

6.4

Demonstrate appropriate communication techniques.

7.1

Identify and seek feedback on strengths and areas of

improvement.

7.2

Propose strategies for improvement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
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Successful completion of this unit requires:

language and literacy skills to read, interpret and evaluate information from a range of
employment sources and to write a job application using conventional language and spelling

communication skills to make inquiries concisely, clearly and at the appropriate time. make
timely and appropriate telephone contact using clear and concise language and participate in a
job interview using appropriate communication techniques to answer questions, clarify
information and seek information

problem solving skills to select and apply personal presentation style appropriate to the position,
evaluate information on job opportunities and select relevant information to match strengths and
organisational needs and to write an application to match selection criteria

planning and organising skills to follow up work information through a variety of means and to
access and organise documentation required to support a job application

self management skills to seek and respond to feedback on job application and to evaluate own
performance in order to make improvements

technology skills to access information about job opportunities on the internet and to use
computer applications to prepare a resum and job application

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

key steps in the job seeking process to enable effective participation in the process

language and conventions of writing job applications to enable these to be developed effectively

different approaches in obtaining information about jobs to enable enable understanding of

suitable modes of contact

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and
situations that may affect performance.

Sources may include:

Evaluation may include:

newspapers

specific websites

employment agencies

the participants preferences

- skills
- aptitudes

Internet sites may include:

Personal networks may include:

qualifications experience

conditions of employment

future employment opportunities

enterprise sites

job search sites

family

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Appropriate techniques may

include:

social

recreational

educational

telephone

letter

Job requirements may include:

Application requirements may

include:

Interview details and

requirements may include:

personal contacts

role of the position in the organisation/enterprise

previous experience

location

hours of work

own transport

drivers licence

OHS knowledge

modes of contact

format

content

presentation

referees

completion of forms

time

date

place

type of interview
- group/panel
- one on one

dress

personal presentation

Critical aspects for assessment and

evidence required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Learners must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:

uses knowledge of the job seeking process to access and

evaluate employment information in order to apply for

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jobs within defined time frames and according to job

seeking procedures

Context of and specific resources

for assessment

Method of assessment

selects appropriate modes of contact to access and follow

up information on job opportunities

applies appropriate communication techniques to

participate in a job interview and evaluates own
performance to make improvements

Assessment must ensure access to:

appropriate support persons allowing for full

participation, for example those who can assist with job
applications and interview skills

appropriate sources of information for employment

opportunities

computer hardware and programs including the internet

to access information about job vacancies

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess

skills and knowledge. The following examples are
appropriate for this unit:

oral and/or written questioning to assess knowledge of

the key steps in the job seeking process

participation in group discussions and/or group work

portfolio
- information collected and evaluated
- sources of information accessed
- job applications
- self assessment activities
- research activity
- project/assignment
- role play
- presentation.

third party reports from a support person detailing

performance in a job interview

Holistic assessment with other units is recommended, for

example: VU20008 Develop an action plan for career
planning
Guidance information for
assessment

Evidence of competence in this unit must be gathered on a

number of occasions over time and in a range of familiar
contexts to allow learners to demonstrate consistency of

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performance.
It is important that assessment practices are linked to the
goals of the participants, be appropriate to the unit and
involve a partnership between the participant and teacher.
Some learners for this course may have had negative past
school experiences that may have hindered learning. . It is
therefore important that the assessment techniques for this
course be varied and combine formative and summative
assessment appropriate to learner needs.
The needs of the learner will be met by the provision of:

an environment appropriate to the assessment task

support for participants with low language, literacy and

numeracy skills

relevant handouts, guidelines and reference material such

as model job applications

appropriate equipment and facilities

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VU21046 Prepare simple budgets

Unit Code

VU21046

Unit Title

Prepare simple budgets

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the basic mathematical and arithmetical

skills and knowledge to compare prices, calculate quantities
and costs, and to gather relevant information to prepare a
simple balanced budget.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners who wish to re-engage with

learning as a pathway to education, employment or
community participation activities.
Skill development at this level will generally require assistance
from a support person.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to

1 Determine prices of a
selection of goods for a
specified budget

1.1

Select items for inclusion in budget

1.2

Compare available prices of the selected items

1.3

Determine quantities required and enter data correctly

into set formulae on calculator

1.4

Use strategies to check accuracy

2.1

Investigate information to establish income and

expenditure

2.2

Develop a balanced budget

2.3

Check balanced budget meets all users needs

2 Prepare a simple budget

Required Knowledge and Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:
the four operations of arithmetic applied to money, quantities and measurement
estimation
comparisons using number skills
simple percentages and fractions
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basic functions of calculators:

addition / subtraction / multiplication / division

equals
decimal point
clear

Required Skills:
problem solving skills to compare prices and determine quantities

Budget may include:

personal income and expenditure weekly or monthly

project, such as a small community picnic

Items may include:

food
clothes and make-up
electricity, gas, phone
rent
equipment hire or purchase
entertainment costs

Strategies to check accuracy

may include:

estimation
doing calculations twice to check answers
consulting others
use of spreadsheet software

Information may include:

advertising material
newspapers
magazines

Critical aspects for

assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Context of and specific

Assessment must ensure access to:

apply the four operations of arithmetic to prepare a

simple budget for personal or project use.

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resources for assessment

a calculator
reference material such as household incomes,
rentals, household expenses

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this

unit:
observation of the learning using a calculator to
prepare a budget
portfolio of budget workings.

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VU20746 Apply essential further study skills

VU20746

Apply essential further study skills

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to study and
participate effectively in a tertiary learning environment within an
arts or arts related discipline.

Employability skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency

contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The
Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this
unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying
Employability Skill requirements.

Application of the

The skills and knowledge covered in this unit are applied when
studying at a university, specifically when studying arts or arts
related disciplines. The unit focuses on assisting students
understand the nature of study in a tertiary education
environment and the skills involved in learning in this
environment.

Unit

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the

essential outcomes of a unit of
competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed

to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where
bold/italicised test is used, further information is detailed in the
required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement.
Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence
guide.

1 Use a range of learning

strategies

1.1

A range of popular views about learning are compared

1.2

A range of learning strategies are defined

1.3

The main learning contexts that may be experienced in a

tertiary learning environment are considered

1.4

Learning strategies are used for a range of learning

contexts.

1.5

Individual strengths, weaknesses and preferences in the

use of different learning strategies in different contexts are
considered.

2.1

The main services of a library are described

2.2

The range of sources for obtaining information in a library

are identified

2.3

Appropriateness of information is assessed.

2.4

Accurate records are made and stored appropriately

3.1

A range of academic reading strategies are described and

applied

2 Use a range of library and

online sources to access
information

3 Use effective reading

strategies for complex texts

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4 Use academic writing skills

to produce complex texts

5 Participate effectively in
collaborative learning

3.2

The significance of context for the meaning of a text is

identified and discussed

3.3

Techniques for note-taking, summarising and synthesising

information are applied

3.4

Text structure, technical vocabulary, wording and syntax

are used to assist interpretation of meaning

3.5

Dictionaries and other references are used to assist

interpretation of texts

4.1

Main features of different academic texts are identified

4.2

Main phases of the academic writing process are

identified

4.3

The significance of audience and context are reflected in

the conventions of academic writing

4.4

Appropriate citation is used for references and quoted work

4.5

Academic standards on plagiarism and collusion are

observed

5.1

The key features of collaborative learning are identified

5.2

Characteristics of effective collaborative learning are

described

5.3

Verbal, interpersonal and participatory skills necessary for

effective learning collaboration are used.

5.4

Appropriate planning processes are negotiated with fellow

students to achieve agreed outcomes

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills

verbal communication such as skills in argument, participation and debate

writing skills appropriate for the completion of complex texts including correct use of citations

collaborative learning skills

reading skills such as skimming, scanning, reading for meaning

note-taking skills including summarising, synthesising and record keeping

information access using library resources including internet and online searches

assessing appropriateness of information for specific purposes

ability to work in groups

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negotiation skills

Required Knowledge

range of learning strategies

library services

online services

reading strategies

writing processes

text structures

usage and syntax

conventions of academic referencing

plagiarism and collusion

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance.
Learning strategies may
include but are not limited to :

Learning contexts may

include but are not limited to:

Services of a library may

include but are not limited to :

self-monitoring

note-taking

revision

partnerships with other students

questioning

tracking

research

lectures

on-line learning

tutorials

seminars

field work

group work

independent projects

examinations

loans - long and short-term, interlibrary and counter reserve

on-line access - catalogue, internet, email, chat facilities,

journals

catalogue assistance

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Appropriateness of
information may include but is
not limited to :

Context includes but is not

limited to :

Text structure includes but is

not limited to:

Academic texts include but

are not limited to :

The writing process includes

but is not limited to :

binding, laminating and copying

reader services

reference collections

reserve collections

study areas

relevance to topic

level of detail

nature of media

currency

authenticity

complexity or difficulty of material

implied readers of the text

historical period of text

other texts cited or debated

chapter headings

paragraph headings and sub-headings

diagrams and illustrations

tables and charts

bibliographies and references

narratives

expository and argumentative essays

journal articles

reports

theses

monographs

archival documents

encyclopaedias

indexes

planning

researching

drafting

revising

editing

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Collaborative learning may

include but is not limited to :

proof reading

study groups

learning partnerships

group presentations

tutorials

workshops

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment
section in Section B of the accreditation submission.
Critical aspects for
assessment and evidence
required to assess
competency in this unit

Context of and specific

resources for assessment

Method of assessment

ability to source information from print based sources, online

sources and expert personnel

ability to write complex documents

ability to identify key aspects of information and summarise

them effectively

ability to work effectively in a collaborative learning

environment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit may be

undertaken in a classroom or other structure learning
environment, informal study settings or workplace. Resources
required include but are not limited to :

library

course directories

field of study guides

internet access and printing facilities

computers and word processing software

There can be multiple assessment tasks. These can include but

are not restricted to:

a portfolio of essays, reports, and reflective writing

a collaborative publication by students

contributions to threaded discussions or bulletin boards.

For the purpose of supporting credit transfer arrangements, it is

recommended that assessment tasks total 2000 words.

Imported from 22187VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Arts

State of Victoria
Version 1, December 2011
Page. 562

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