Level 3 English for Trades
302WOE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms Muir
This course has been designed to develop important communication skills that are vital for students preparing to transition into the work place. Developing skills where students have the opportunity to grow confidence in using their interpersonal communication skills places them at a distinct advantage when preparing for the workplace. This is an internally assessed course and is targeted to students enrolled in 301CON and 301AUT. Credits gained in this course will contribute towards NCEA L3.
Course Overview
Semester 1
This course is completely internally assessed. Much of the work done in this course is directly connected with the work students are doing in the Trades courses. In the first part of the year students will have the opportunity to develop their writing and speaking skills particularly aimed at the workplace .
Semester 2
In the second part of the year the work students will do in this course continues to be around developing those communication skills which are so vital for the workplace particularly in communicating and working with others. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences in the workplace. It is hoped by the end of the year that students will have improved their confidence in communicating with others particularly in work place situations.
Ringbinder/40 pocket Clear File/2B8 Exercise book/Refill/Pens
Recommended Prior Learning
201WOE. Students must be taking either 301AUT or 301CON to do this course .
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 1279 v7 Write in plain English | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 1307 v8 Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 9681 v7 Contribute within a team or group which has an objective | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 9705 v7 Give feedback on performance in the workplace | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 11097 v5 Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation | 3 |
I |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Any information, costs or standards may change.