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.

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.

Contains the following documents

• Assessment Matrix (Mapping Document)
• New Assessor Workbook/Guide (in MS Word Format)
• New Cover Sheet
• Learner Guide  (in MS Word Format)
• New Learner Evidence Document
• Learner Workbook (in MS Word Format)
• New Observation and Demonstration Checklists
• New Session Plan (in MS Word Format)
• PowerPoint presentation

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