purpose:People credited with this unit standard are able to read texts for practical purposes.
entry information:Open.
accreditation option:Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option:A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by NZQA.
special notes: 1This unit standard requires written communication to demonstrate performance only where it is specified in the performance criteria.In general, responses may be oral, non-verbal, or written.
Please make this a WRITTEN COMMUNICATION.
2‘Read’ means the person can extract meaning from written or printed text.It is not a test of memory.The demonstration of the ability to extract meaning from written and printed text is the competent performance required. 3Texts referred to in this unit standard: i)could include - training handouts, forms, directions, signs, notices, messages, notes, labels, classified advertisements, advertisements, minutes, promotional material, incident reports, business letters, job descriptions, and newspapers telephone directories and dictionaries; ii)could have - complementary illustrations or diagrams; iii)do not incorporate complex language and structures.
Ideas for texts: Road Code, information about courses, health info, newspaper advertisements, public library information...
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1 Read texts for practical purposes. Range:at least three texts. performance criteria This could be unpacked by teachers. 1.1The purpose of the text is identified in terms of subject. Students what did the person write this text for?
1.2Main points and/or main text sections are summarised in terms of content. Students please summarise the main points in this text.
1.3Specific information is located in the text to meet the practical purpose. Students please write down one piece of information that you find interesting.
1.4Abbreviations and/or technical words used are interpreted according to the purpose of the text. Please locate and explain the meanings of three technical words or abbreviations used in this text. technical words are words that are specific to this information / jargon.
1.5Any prior knowledge of the subject is identified in terms of linking the information in the text. How did reading this text improve your knowledge/ability/understanding of this topic? Comments on this unit standard Please contact the NZQA National Qualifications Services nqsnzq.govt.nzif you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. Please Note Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated inter-institutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP).The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0023 which can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/frameok/search.html.
Unit Standard 2977 Read Text for Practical Purposes - Version 3
level: 1
credit: 4
final date for comment: December 2004
expiry date: December 2005
sub-field: Communication Skills
purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to read texts for practical purposes.
entry information: Open.
accreditation option: Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option: A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by NZQA.
special notes:
1 This unit standard requires written communication to demonstrate performance only where it is specified in the performance criteria. In general, responses may be oral, non-verbal, or written.
Please make this a WRITTEN COMMUNICATION.
2 ‘Read’ means the person can extract meaning from written or printed text. It is not a test of memory. The demonstration of the ability to extract meaning from written and printed text is the competent performance required.
3 Texts referred to in this unit standard:
i) could include - training handouts, forms, directions, signs, notices, messages, notes, labels, classified advertisements, advertisements, minutes, promotional material, incident reports, business letters, job descriptions, and newspapers telephone directories and dictionaries;
ii) could have - complementary illustrations or diagrams;
iii) do not incorporate complex language and structures.
Ideas for texts: Road Code, information about courses, health info, newspaper advertisements, public library information...
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Read texts for practical purposes.
Range: at least three texts.
performance criteria This could be unpacked by teachers.
1.1 The purpose of the text is identified in terms of subject.
Students what did the person write this text for?
1.2 Main points and/or main text sections are summarised in terms of content.
Students please summarise the main points in this text.
1.3 Specific information is located in the text to meet the practical purpose.
Students please write down one piece of information that you find interesting.
1.4 Abbreviations and/or technical words used are interpreted according to the purpose of the text.
Please locate and explain the meanings of three technical words or abbreviations used in this text.
technical words are words that are specific to this information / jargon.
1.5 Any prior knowledge of the subject is identified in terms of linking the information in the text.
How did reading this text improve your knowledge/ability/understanding of this topic?
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZQA National Qualifications Services nqsnzq.govt.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated inter-institutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0023 which can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/frameok/search.html.