COM2

Communication Skills Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.

English Communication Skills Level 2

This course creates a pathway for students who are interested in strengthening their English and Communication skills in practical and work-based situations. 

Unit Standards include but are not limited to:

US 8824 Research a topic using oral, visual and written sources, and evaluate the research process.

US 2989  Select and Read texts for Practical Purposes

US 3492 Write a Short Report

US 3488 Write Business Correspondence for a Workplace

US 24871 Complete complex forms



Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 English courses

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise books
Refill
Pens and Pencils
Own Laptop or Computer

Assessment Information

The focus of this course is on internal assessment.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2989 v7
NZQA Info

Read and assess texts on a topic


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3488 v7
NZQA Info

Write business correspondence for a workplace


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3492 v8
NZQA Info

Write a short report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8824 v8
NZQA Info

Research a topic and evaluate the research process


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24871 v5
NZQA Info

Complete complex forms


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.