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Introduction to Western Vocational Culture
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ISEAP1204 - Introduction to Western Vocational Culture
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<p>This course provides Non-English Speaking Background students with an introduction to culture and language in vocational workplaces to contextualise their continued development of appropriate language skills. Students will refine their reading and writing skills to engage with simple academic, vocational and technical texts. Students will also further develop their listening and speaking skills to participate confidently in communicative interactions involving vocational-focused vocabulary. Particular emphasis is placed upon the language skills required for entry into Australian VET programs that include work placements.</p>
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<p>The following content will be covered: reading, writing, speaking and listening in workplace and everyday contexts; reading from technical texts; communication in a workplace and vocational learning environment; group work; vocational-focused vocabulary; introduction to culture and language of vocational workplaces.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course provides Non-English Speaking Background students with an introduction to culture and language in vocational workplaces to contextualise their continued development of appropriate language skills. Students will refine their reading and writing skills to engage with simple academic, vocational and technical texts. Students will also further develop their listening and speaking skills to participate confidently in communicative interactions involving vocational-focused vocabulary. Particular emphasis is placed upon the language skills required for entry into Australian VET programs that include work placements.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following content will be covered: reading, writing, speaking and listening in workplace and everyday contexts; reading from technical texts; communication in a workplace and vocational learning environment; group work; vocational-focused vocabulary; introduction to culture and language of vocational workplaces.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091501 - English Language
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/iseap1204">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Listening: Understand the main points of narratives and conversations about familiar topics (e.g. work, leisure) delivered in clear, standard speech</p>
K2
<p>Speaking: Begin to use a repertoire of common idiomatic phrases in routine situations</p>
K3
<p>Reading: Derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts</p>
K4
<p>Writing: Write a basic letter or email requesting information, or giving news or opinions</p>
S1
<p>Listening: Understand simple technical instructions for every-day equipment</p>
S2
<p>Speaking: Discuss every-day, practical issues when the conversation is conducted slowly and clearly</p>
S3
<p>Reading: Understand basic types of standard letters and emails on familiar topics (e.g. enquiries, complaints)</p>
S4
<p>Writing: Describe the sequence in a process when writing a simple text, using common discourse markers.</p>
A1
<p>Listening: Identify specific information in a simple presentation or lecture aimed at a general audience.</p>
A2
<p>Speaking: Initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversations on familiar topics</p>
A3
<p>Reading: Understand clearly written, straightforward instructions on how to use a piece of equipment</p>
A4
<p>Writing: Write descriptions of past events and activities, or personal experiences and interests</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091501 - English Language
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/iseap1204">View unit fees</a>
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