Thames High School Thames High School

Communication Skills Level 2

COM2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 English courses


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




Learning Areas:

English


Assessment Information

The focus of this course is on internal assessment.

Career Pathways

Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Career Consultant



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

Exercise books
Refill
Pens and Pencils
Own Laptop or Computer


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.