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Foundation Skills

FSKLRG08 – Use simple strategies for

work-related learning

Language, Literacy & Numeracy Activities Workbook

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CONTENTS

ACTIVITY 1 APPLICATION FORM ........................................................................................3

ACTIVITY 2 CHECKLISTS ..................................................................................................4

ACTIVITY 3 DESIGN CHECKLISTS ......................................................................................5

ACTIVITY 4 STUDY TIMETABLES ........................................................................................6

ACTIVITY 5 TECHNICAL RESOURCES .................................................................................7

ACTIVITY 6 SUPPORT NETWORKS .....................................................................................8

ACTIVITY 7 GATHERING INFORMATION ..............................................................................9

ACTIVITY 8 GOAL PLANNING .......................................................................................... 10

ACTIVITY 9 RESEARCHING INFORMATION......................................................................... 11

ACTIVITY 10 SELF EVALUATION ...................................................................................... 12

ASSESSMENT TASKS ............................................................................................... 13-20

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Learning Skills Level 2

Activity 1 Application Form

Fill in the application form with your details.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET

SURNAME __________________ FIRST NAME ____________________ PREFERRED TITLE:

(Please tick) MR MRS MS MISS

ADDRESS: No ________ Street Name ___________________________________ Suburb__________________ Postcode _____ State/Territory ___________ TELEPHONE: Home: ______________ Mobile ___________________ DATE OF BIRTH __________________ HOBBIES OR INTERESTS: _________________________ ___________________________ _________________________ ___________________________

SIGNATURE _____________________ DATE _______________

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Activity 2 Checklists Using the application form in the previous activity, complete the checklist below A checklist is helpful for prioritizing tasks It provides a list of tasks that you tick off as you go to make sure that you have completed everything. Checklists provide a series of steps that can be displayed in a set order or could be independent tasks that can be completed in any order.

Tick the box to indicate that all information has been completed on the application form.

Surname included

First name included

Preferred title box ticked

House number included in address

Street name included; spelling checked

Suburb included; spelling checked

Postcode included; numbers checked

State or Territory included; may be abbreviated

Telephone numbers included; numbers checked

Date of birth included

Hobbies or interests completed

Signed at end

Dated at end

This is an example of a checklist that provides a series of steps that should be completed in order. Can you think of an occasion where you have been required to complete a checklist similar to this? E.g. CentreLink application forms.

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Activity 3 Design Checklists

Design a checklist you could use to clean a rental property when you leave

This checklist is a series of independent tasks that could be completed in any order.

Can you think of an occasion where you have been required to complete a checklist similar to this? _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Design a checklist you could use when you leave a rental property. E.g. VACATING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

Clean all windows

Screens cleaned

Carpet steamed cleaned

Floors mopped

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Activity 4 Study Timetables

A study timetable helps to plan when you can fit in study. You will need to consider any prior commitments e.g. working, sports, volunteer work, home life, etc. You will also need to consider how much time per week will be required for the study program.

A. What problems could Amy face in trying to keep to a set study plan? ________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ B. Can you suggest ways she may overcome these problems? _______________ ______________________________________________________________ C. Design a suitable study timetable with Amy’s commitments in mind. Remember,

she must study at least 20 hours each week.

Sun Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat

6.00 am –8.00 am

8.00 am –10.00 am

10.00am –12.00 pm

12.00pm –2.00 pm

2.00 pm –4.00 pm

4.00 pm –5.00 pm

5.00 pm –7.00 pm

7.00 pm –9.00 pm

CASE STUDY - Amy

Amy has recently enrolled in part-time external study. To keep her on track with assignment due dates, etc, she must do at least 20 hours per week of studying.

Amy is quite busy. She usually gets out of bed at 7.00 am after reading for about an hour. She gets home from work around 5.30 pm and spends the next 2 hours preparing meals and doing daily chores.

On Monday and Thursday evenings, Amy attends Karate from 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm. On Saturday, she goes shopping and cleans the house. On Sunday, Amy sets the entire afternoon aside as her leisure time i.e. walking the dog, visiting people, etc.

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Activity 5 Technical Resources There may be several different things around you that you can use to help you to learn. You may be able to use them on your own or you could get help from someone else. A. Tick any learning resources that may be available to you:

Computer

Calculator

Cash register

Audio Tapes

CD ROMs

Videos

Information Technology Workbooks

Textbooks

Others _____________________________________________

B. Write down a recent experience you have had where you have been

able to use one or more of the learning resources mentioned above.

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C. How did you use the learning resource i.e. read and do, assistance from someone, etc?

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Assessment Tasks

FSKLRG08 - Use simple strategies for

work-related learning

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Instructions to Candidate Each Task needs to be completed independently

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Reading & Writing Task 1: Read the following individuals work goals and barriers then write out some possible solutions for them

A linesman’s job requires being up high in a crane and Gerry is

afraid of heights. What is your solution for Gerry?

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Mary wants to be personal trainer but she is not very fit and gym

fees are too expensive. What is your solution for Mary?

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Joe would like to be a Chemistry teacher but he doesn’t have a

very good education. What is your solution for Joe?

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Edith wants to be a landscaper but she has no experience with

heavy machinery. What is your solution for Edith?

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Complete this sentence.... I want to ____________________________________________________________________

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Speaking & Writing Task 2: Explain how you are progressing in your learning plan and how you prefer to learn

What progress have you made since deciding what work you

wanted to do and creating a plan??

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How do you learn best?

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Final Recording Form Candidate name:................................................................ Trainer/Assessor:…………………………………………………………..

Course: FSK102 FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

Code Foundation Skill – ACSF Level 2

Completed Date

FSKLRG08 Use simple strategies for work-related learning

Reading &Writing Writing & Speaking Reading & Writing Reading & Writing & Numeracy

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

Student is Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Signed: ................................................... (Candidate) Date:................................ Signed:..................................................... (Assessor) Date:.................................