UC1 - Participate in Workplace Communication Driving NCII

COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Sector:
AUTOMOTIVE AND LAND TRANSPORT (21ST CENTURY)
Qualification:
DRIVING NCII
Unit of Competency:
PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Module Title:
PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED
LEARNING MODULE
Welcome to the Module Participating in Workplace Communication.

This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
The unit of competency Participate in Workplace Communication

is one of the Basic Competencies which contains the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required for all the programs offered by all TESDA-Institutes in
Region XI.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order

to complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome
there are Information Sheets, Resource Sheets and Reference Materials for
further reading to help you better understand the required activities. Follow
these activities on your own and answer the self-check at the end of each
learning outcome. Get the answer key from your trainer and check your
work honestly. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask
him/her for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills
covered in this module because you have:
• Been working in the same industry for some time.
• Already completed training in this area.
If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a
particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally
recognized so you won’t have to do the same training again. If you have
qualifications or Certificates of Competency from previous trainings, show
them to your trainer. If the skills you acquired are still relevant to this
module, they may become part of the evidence you can present for RPL.
A Trainees Record Book (TRB) is given to you to respond important
dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you in
providing further details to your trainer/assessor. A record of
Achievement/Progress Chart is also provided to your trainer to
complete/accomplish once you have completed the module. This will show
your own progress.
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DIRECTION FOR USE OF THE
CBLM
This module was prepared to help you achieve the required
competency: Participate in Workplace Communication. This will be the
source of information for you to acquire the knowledge and skills in this
particular module with minimum supervision or help from your trainer. With
the aid of this material, you will acquire the competency independently and
at your own pace.
Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the
training of this unit. Read through the module carefully. It is divided
into sections which covers all the skills and knowledge you need to
successfully complete in this module.
Work through all the information sheets and complete the activities
in each section. Do what is asked in the INSTRUCTIONAL SHEETS and
complete the SELF-CHECK. Suggested references are included to
supplement the materials provided in this module.
Most probably, your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
He/she is there to support you and show you the correct way to do
things. Ask for help.
Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to
consider when you are completing activities and it is important that
you listen and take notes.
Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their guidance.
Use the self-check questions at the end of each section to test
your own progress.
When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the
activities outlined in the module.
As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your
progress. Your trainer gives feedback/pre-assessment reports for this
reason. When you have successfully completed each element or learning
outcome, ask your trainer to mark on the reports that you are ready for
assessment.
When you have completed this module and feel confident that you have
had sufficient practice, your trainer will schedule you for the institutional
assessment. The result of your assessment/evaluation will be recorded in
your COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT RECORD.
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LISTS OF BASIC COMPETENCIES
Competency Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Number
1 Participate in Participating in 400311210

workplace workplace
communication communication
2 Work in Team environment Working in team 400311211
environment
3 Solve/address general Solving/addressing 400311212
workplace problems general workplace
problems
4 Develop career and life Developing career and 400311213
decisions life decisions
5 Contribute to Contributing to 400311214
workplace innovation workplace
innovation
6 Present relevant Presenting relevant 400311215
information information
7 Practice occupational Practicing 400311216
safety and health occupational safety
policies and procedures and health policies
and procedures
8 Exercise efficient and Exercising efficient 400311217
effective sustainable and effective
practices in the sustainable
workplace practices in the
workplace
9 Practice Practicing 400311218
entrepreneurial skills entrepreneurial
in the workplace skills in the
workplace
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MODULE CONTENT
MODULES OF
INSTRUCTION
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Participate in Workplace Communication
MODULE TITLE: Participating in Workplace Communication
MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes required to obtain, interpret and
convey information in response to workplace
requirements.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/students must be able
to:
LO 1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO 2. Complete relevant work related documents.
LO 3. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Specific relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources.
2. Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and
convey information
3. Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas.
4. Appropriate non-verbal communication is used.
5. Appropriate lines of communication with superiors and colleagues are identified
6. Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information.
7. Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely.
8. Team meetings are attended on time.
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9. Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to without
interruption.
10. Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established
protocols.
11. Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner appropriate to

cultural background and authority in the enterprise procedures.
12. Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters concerning
conditions of employment are asked and responded.
13. Meeting outcomes are interpreted and implemented.
14. Ranges of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately

and legibly.
15. Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents.
16. Basic mathematical processes are used routine calculations.
17. Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and

rectified.
18. Reporting requirements to superior are completed according to enterprise

guidelines.
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LEARNING OUTCOME 1
OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION
CONTENTS:
- Parts of speech
- Sentence construction
- Effective communication
1. Specific relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources.
2. Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used
to gather and convey information
3. Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas.
4. Appropriate non-verbal communication is used.
5. Appropriate lines of communication with superiors and colleagues
are identified
6. Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of
information.
7. Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely.
CONDITIONS:
The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:
 Writing materials (pen & paper)

 Reference (books) Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
 Group Discussion
 Interaction Lecture
 Reportorial
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written Test
 Practical/Performance
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 Test Interview
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
LEARNING OUTCOME #1:
OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE

INFORMATION
Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read information sheet 1.1-1 If you have some problem on the
content of the information sheet
Parts of Speech don’t hesitate to approach your
facilitator.
If you feel that you are now
knowledgeable on the content of
the information sheet, you can
now answer self-check provided
in the module
1. Answer self-check 1.1-1 Refer your answer to answer
key 1.1-1
If you have some problem on the

3. Read information sheet
1.1-2 Sentence don’t hesitate to approach your
construction facilitator.

in the module.
4. Answer self-check 1.1-2
Refer your answer to answer
key 1.1-2
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If you have some problem on the
5. Read information sheet
1.1- 3
don’t hesitate to approach your
Effective Communication facilitator.
in the module.
Refer your answer to answer

6. Answer self-check 1.1-3
key 1.1-3
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INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1
PARTS OF SPEECH
Learning Objectives: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you MUST

be able to:
1. Determine the Parts of Speech
2. Identify the eight parts of speech
3. Define each of the eight part of the speech
3. Learn and apply each part of the speech in constructing a sentence.
THE PARTS OF SPEECH

There are thousands of words in any language. But not all words have
the same job. For example, some words express "action". Other words
express a "thing". Other words "join" one word to another word. These
are the "building blocks" of the language. Think of them like the parts of a
house. When we want to build a house, we use concrete to make the
foundations or base. We use bricks to make the walls. We use window
frames to make the windows, and door frames to make the doorways. And
we use cement to join them all together. Each part of the house has its own
job. And when we want to build a sentence, we use the different types of
word. Each type of word has its own job.
What are the Parts of Speech?

“Parts of speech” are the basic types of words that English has.
Most grammar books say that there are eight parts of speech: nouns,
verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions
and interjections.
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The Noun
A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and

abstract idea. Nouns are usually the first words which small children
learn. The highlighted words in the following sentences are all nouns:
Late last year our neighbours bought a goat.

Portia White was an opera singer.
The bus inspector looked at all the passengers' passes.
According to Plutarch, the library at Alexandria was destroyed in 48
B.C.
Philosophy is of little comfort to the starving.
The Verb
A verb is a word which describes an action (doing something) or a

state (being something).
In each of the following sentences, the verb or compound verb is

highlighted:
Dracula bites his victims on the neck.

The farmer searches the woods for his cow.
His automobile develops a motor trouble.
The Pronoun
A pronoun can replace a noun or another pronoun. You use

pronouns like "he," "which," "none," and "you" to make your sentences
less cumbersome and less repetitive.
In the following sentences, each of the highlighted words is a

subjective personal pronoun and acts as the subject of the sentence:
I was glad to find the bus pass in the bottom of the green knapsack.
You are surely the strangest child I have ever met.
He stole the selkie's skin and forced her to live with him.
When she was a young woman, she earned her living as a coal miner. After
many years, they returned to their homeland.
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The Adjective
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing,

identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or
the pronoun which it modifies.
In the following examples, the highlighted words are adjectives:
The truck-shaped balloon floated over the treetops.

Mrs. Morrison papered her kitchen walls with hideous wall
paper. The small boat foundered on the wine dark sea.
The coal mines are dark and dank.
Many stores have already begun to play irritating Christmas
music. A battered music box sat on the mahogany sideboard.
The back room was filled with large, yellow rain boots.
The Adverb
An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a

phrase, or a clause. An adverb indicates manner, time, place, cause, or
degree and answers questions such as "how," "when," "where," "how
much".
While some adverbs can be identified by their characteristic "ly" suffix,

most of them must be identified by untangling the grammatical
relationships within the sentence or clause as a whole. Unlike an adjective,
an adverb can be found in various places within the sentence.
In the following examples, each of the highlighted words is an

adverb:
The seamstress quickly made the mourning clothes.

The midwives waited patiently through a long labour.
The boldly spoken words would return to haunt the
rebel. We urged him to dial the number more
expeditiously.
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The Conjunction
You can use a conjunction to link words, phrases, and clauses, as in

the following example:
I ate the pizza and the pasta.

Call the movers when you are ready.
The Preposition
A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a

sentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the
object of the preposition.
A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical

relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence as in the following
examples:
The book is on the table.

The book is beneath the table.
The book is leaning against the table.
The book is beside the table.
She held the book over the table.
She read the book during class.
In each of the preceding sentences, a preposition locates the noun "book" in

space or in time.
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The Interjection
An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey emotion. It is

not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence.
You usually follow an interjection with an exclamation mark.

Interjections are uncommon in formal academic prose, except in direct
quotations.
The highlighted words in the following sentences are interjections:
Ouch, that hurt!

Oh no, I forgot that the exam was today.
Hey! Put that down!
I heard one guy say to another guy, "He has a new car, eh?"
I don't know about you but, good lord, I think taxes are too high!
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SELF-CHECK 1.1-1
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.
1. It is the basic types of words that English has and consists of eight parts.
a. noun
b. parts of speech
c. conjunction
d. adverb
2. It is a word used in a place of a noun.
a. noun
b. verb
c. pronoun
d. conjunction
3. A part of speech which is added to a sentence to convey emotion.

a. interjection
b. noun
c. conjunction
d. verb
4. A part of speech that links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a
sentence.
a. speech
b. interjection
c. preposition
d. verb
5. It usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies.
a. adjective
b. pronoun
c. adverb
d. verb
6. It usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the
rest of the sentence.
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a. preposition
b. adverb
c. interjection
d. noun
7. “He” and “she” are the common example of what part of speech?
a. noun
b. adjective
c. preposition
d. pronoun
8. It is a word which describes an action or a state of being.

a. adverb
b. verb
c. noun
d. pronoun
9. It links words, phrases, and clauses.

a. adjective
b. preposition
c. interjection
d. conjunction
10. Is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea.
a. verb
b. adverb
c. noun
d. pronoun
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ANSWER KEY # 1.1-1
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. a
7. d
8. b
9. d
10.c
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INFORMATION SHEET # 1.1-2
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet, the student/

trainee should be able to;
1. Differentiate what is a sentence.
2. Determine the parts of a sentence.
3. Identify what are a subject and a predicate.
4. Determine what a sentence fragment is.
5. Identify what a run-on sentence is.
6. Familiarize what the subject-verb agreements are.
7. Write complete, grammatically correct sentences.
THE SENTENCE
A sentence is a group of words containing a verb and its subject and
expressing a completed thought.
A sentence always begins with a capital letter and ends with a mark of
punctuation.
In order to express a complete thought, every sentence must have two
parts – the subject and the predicate.
A. The Subject
The subject of a sentence is that part about which something is said.
In the following sentences, the subjects are in heavy type.
1. The eager quarterback shouted the signals.
2. Ricky reminded me of the game tonight.
3. An old brick building hung over the river’s edge
To find the subject of a sentence, ask yourself Who…? or What…? Suppose
you want to find the subject of this sentence: The huge plane rolled slowly out
of the hangar onto the runway. Ask yourself, What rolled? The answer is,
The huge plane rolled. The plane is the subject of the sentence.
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B. The Predicate
The predicate of a sentence is that part which says something about the
subject. In the following sentences, the predicates are in heavy type.
1. The tulips bloomed early this year.
2. Mr. McKay took a later train than usual.
3. Summer vacation is always too short.
That's it! A sentence is just someone or something being or doing

something. Simple, huh?
SENTENCE FRAGMENTS
A fragment is a sentence which is not complete, and therefore not

grammatically correct. Sentence fragments are problematic because they
are disjointed and confusing to the reader. There are three main causes of
fragments: (a) a missing subject; (b) a missing verb; (c) "danger" words
which are not finished.
When you read a sentence fragment, you are left wondering whom or
what the sentence is about or what happened in the sentence.
You can change a sentence fragment into a complete sentence

by adding the missing information.
Sentence Fragment Sentence
in the butter My glasses fell in the butter!
early this morning I awoke early this morning.
running across the I saw you running across the

field field
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RUN-ON SENTENCES
A run-on sentence is one which actually contains two (or more) complete
sentences without the proper punctuation to create separate sentences.
There are two common forms of the run-on: (1) the "comma splice" in
which a comma is inserted between two comp lete sentences where a
period should actually be used; (2) a lack of punctuation where a
semi-colon or period is needed.
- The Comma Splice
John is a musician, he plays the guitar for a living. - Incorrect Example
The sentence above is incorrectly joined by a comma, thus "splicing" two

complete sentences together into one run-on sentence. To correct these
run-on's, the comma should be replaced by a period, thus creating two
separate sentences, as shown below.
John is a musician. He plays the guitar for a living. - Correct Example
- Lack of Punctuation
Incorrect Examples:
1. There is a problem with the television however no one is available to

fix it.
2. Nobody knows what really happened the policeman said there was a
fight.
In each of the examples above, some type of punctuation

is needed to separate the two parts of the sentence: either a
semi-colon or a period.
Correct Examples
1. There is a problem with the television; however, no one is
available to fix it.
There is a problem with the television. However, no one is
available to fix it.
2. Nobody knows what really happened; the policeman said there
was a fight.
Nobody knows what really happened. The policeman said there
was a fight.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
In order for a sentence to be grammatically correct, the subject and

verb must both be singular or plural. In other words, the subject and
verb must agree with one another in their tense. If the subject is in plural
form, the verb should also be in plural form (and vice versa). To ensure
subject- verb agreement, identify the main subject and verb in the
sentence, then check to see if they are either plural or singular. Consider
the examples below.
• Singular and Plural Number – when a word refers to one person,

place, thing or idea, it is singular in number. When it refers to more
than one, it is plural in number.
Singular Plural
Woman women
Hand hands
Fireman firemen
Lesson lessons
• The verb agrees with its subject in number. If the subject is
singular, the verb is singular. If the subject is plural, the verb is
plural.
Singular Plural
she bakes they bake
it whistles they whistle
everyone sees all see
he is they are
• The number of a subject is not changed by a prepositional phrase

following the subject. The subject is never in a prepositional phrase. Be
certain to make the verb agree with the subject itself, not with the word in
the phrase.
Wrong The lamp near the windows are broken.
[Since
lamp is the subject, the verb must agree with it,
not
with the windows, which is part of the
prepositional phrase.
Right The lamp near the windows is broken.
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• The following common pronouns are singular and take a singular verb:
anybody, anyone, each, either, everybody, neither, nobody, no one,
somebody, someone.
Examples:
1. Each of the pens costs a dollar
2. Everyone in the two families likes to play ping-pong.
3. Neither of these paths is the trail.
• The following common pronouns are plural and take plural verbs: both,
few, many, several.
Examples:
1. Both of his trucks are disabled
2. Many of the sailboats are out today.
3. Several of the players rush to the mound.
• When the subject comes after the verb, as in interrogative sentences and
sentences beginnining with here or there, be especially careful to
determine the subject and make sure that it agrees with the verb.
Examples:
1. Was the contest exciting?
2. Were the contests exciting?
3. Here is the book.
4. Here are the books.
• Compound subject joined by and are plural and take a plural verb.
Examples:
1. Fishing and lumbering are carried on in the Northwest.
2. Corn and beans grow well in one garden.
Exemption: If the items in a compound subject actually refer to only one person or
are thought of as one thing, the subject and the verb are singular.
Ex.
1. The president and manager of the factory is on vacation.
2. Strawberries and cream costs thirty pesos.
• Singular subjects joined by or or nor are singular and take a singular
verb.
Examples:
1. Monday or Tuesday is all right for the picnic.
2. Neither snow nor icy wind keeps the travelers indoors.
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Self-Check 1.1-2
Test 1. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the
given choices.
1. It has two parts – the subject and the predicate.
a.Sentence
b. Run-on Sentence
c.Fragment
2. A part of a sentence which something is said about.
a.Run-on sentence
b. Subject
c.Predicate
3. A part of a sentence which says something about the subject.
a.Run-on sentence
b. Subject
c.Predicate
4. It is a sentence whichis not complete, and therefore

not grammatically correct.
a.Run-on sentence
b. Subject
c.Fragment
5. A sentence which actually contains two (or more) complete sentences

without the proper punctuation to create separate sentences.
a.Subject
b. Run-on sentence
c.Fragment
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Test 2. Identification: Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in
each following sentences:
1. The keys to the car (are, is) on the table

2. Nobody in this houses (have, has) shoveled the sidewalks.
3. Everyone in the two clubs (are, is) ready to help
4. (Was, Were) those visitors from Batangas?
5. Neither the radio nor the television (seems, seem) to work.
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SELF CHECK ANSWER KEY 1.1-2
Test 1:
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. b
Test 2:
1. are
2. has
3. is
4. were
5. seems
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet, the student/ trainee should
be able to;
1. Explain the importance of communication.
2. Identify the various elements of communication
3. Determine the modes of communication.
4. Differentiate the various methods/skills of communication.
5. Identify the three main modes of communication.
6. Determine the barriers to communication.
7. Identify the benefits of effective communication and the consequences in

failing to communicate effectively.
COMMUNICATION
Is defined as the art of sending and receiving information. It is a
process of conveying messages, of transmitting meaning between
individuals. It is an exchange; for it to be effective, information must flow
back and forth from sender to the receiver. The former must have some
knowledge of the latter’s reaction. This process by which a system regulates
itself by feeding to itself parts of its outputs is called feedback.
Basic Elements of Communication:
The process of communication is composed of three elements:
1. the source (sender, speaker, transmitter, or instructor),
2. the symbols used in composing and transmitting the message
(words or signs), and;
3. the receiver (listener, reader, or student).
The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is
dependent on the others for effective communication to take place.
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Effective Communication helps workers to:
• complete a schedule of tasks

• follow a set of instructions
• learn correct procedures and improve work practices
• solve problems
• work as part of a team
• follow the enterprise Occupational Health and Safety and
environmental procedures.
There are three main modes of communication:
1. Verbal communication
2. Non-verbal communication
3. Written communication
Verbal Communication
In industries a large proportion of communication is verbal or

spoken. This may occur face-to-face or via telephones or two-way radios.
For verbal communication to be effective both the speaker and the listener
need to be actively engaged in the conversation.
The speaker should be clear, concise, and courteous and use a style
of language that is appropriate to the situation and the audience. The
information should be accurate to the best of the speaker’s knowledge. The
tone of voice and body language used when speaking are often as
important as the words themselves.
The listener should give the speaker their full attention and be
sure that they clearly understand the message being conveyed. Again, body
language is very important. Good listening skills are necessary when
receiving instruction or being taught new procedures.
Questions should be asked by the listener to clarify the meaning and

by the speaker to ensure that the information has been fully understood.
There are three types of questions:
1. Closed questions are used to obtain a particular piece of

information. They are usually answered with a yes or no or with a
limited response. For example:
• Have you driven a four-wheel drive tractor before?
2. Open questions encourage people to discuss a situation and share
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information. They often require longer answers and begin with how,
where, when, which, who, why or what. For example:
• What types of tractors have you driven?
3. Reflective questions, also called mirror questions, are used to
show the speaker that you have been actively listening to them.
They are also helpful when encouraging a person to express their
opinions clearly. For example:
• So, you’ve driven this type of tractor before?
• You’ve found this type of tractor to run reliably, haven’t you?
Good speaking, listening and questioning skills are essential when

communicating via the telephone or two-way radios to ensure that the
correct information has been received.
There are a number of barriers that reduce the effectiveness of verbal

communication. These include:
• inappropriate choice of language style

• inappropriate body language
• disruptions
• noise in the proximity and/or a poor signal
• relevance of the topic to the listener
• Assumptions made by both the speaker and listener.
Non-verbal communication
A significant aspect of face-to-face communication is non-verbal body

language. This includes body posture, arm and hand positions, facial
expressions, and eye-contact and hand gestures. Sometimes a conflicting
message may be given because the words spoken do not match a speaker’s
body language.
Good observation skills are needed to ‘read’ what is really being

communicated. Being aware of cues and signals is a crucial skill in
understanding people’s attitudes.
Personal presentation, dress and hygiene also contribute to the

impression a person makes when they are communicating.
Other forms of non-verbal communication regularly found in the

workplace include:
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• Signals, for example hand signals used when operating machinery;
traffic lights.
• Signs, for example safety signs; workplace warnings; men’s, ladies
and disabled toilets; first aid posts.
• Diagrams, for example property maps; diagrams in machinery
manuals.
• Symbols, for example poison schedules; map legends;
machinery gears and levers.
Basic Communication Skills
The four basic methods of communication in everyday life are:
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Effective Listening and Speaking

In today’s changing world, listening and speaking play significant
roles because the first contact between ourselves and others is
established through this two-way process.
Listening and hearing are not the same. Hearing is simply the travel
of sound through the ears to the brain without effort for the listeners;
listening involves a reaction of the brain to the sounds waves. Another way
of expressing this difference is to say that listening has a purpose. Different
purposes in listening imply different kinds of listening.
Among the linguistic skills, speaking developed alongside listening.
Learning to speak well is an asset. Since most of us talk much more than
we write, we are judged more than by our speech than by our writing.
• Reading
A third communication skill after listening and speaking is reading.
People read for many different reasons and in many different ways.
One reason for reading is to find specific information, which is called
scanning. Another, is for meaning and absorption of information or which
is called active reading.
• Writing
Writing tends to be more formal than speaking. Writing can be group
into three kinds according to style: formal, informal-public, and casual.
- Formal style is used for writing letters to the government
officials, speeches, articles for newsletter and magazines, school
assignments, long reports and formal compositions.
- Informal-public style is used in public communication, not
private communication; we use it when we want to sound
informal, not formal.
- Casual style is used in writing to friends, to classmates, and in
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jotting down notes to family members.
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Recognizing the various barriers to communication further enhances
the flow of ideas between an instructor and the student. The instructor
must develop communication skills in order to convey desired
information to the students and must recognize that communication
is a two-way process. In the end, the true test of whether successful
communication has taken place is to determine if the desired results
have been achieved.
• Lack of common experience. Many people seem to believe that

words transport meanings from speaker to listener in the same way
that a truck carries bricks from one location to another. A
communicator's words cannot communicate the desired meaning to
another person unless the listener or reader has had some
experience with the objects or concepts to which these words refer.
• Confusion between the Symbol and the Symbolized Object.
Languages abound with words that mean different things to different
people. Confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object results
when a word is confused with what it is meant to represent. Although it
is obvious that words and the connotations they carry can be different,
people sometimes fail to make the distinction. Words and symbols do not
always represent the same thing to every person.
• Overuse of Abstractions. Abstractions are words that are general

rather than specific. Concrete words or terms refer to objects that
people can relate directly to their experiences. They specify an idea that
can be
perceived or a thing that can be visualized. Abstract words, on the
other hand, stand for ideas that cannot be directly experienced, things
that do not call forth mental images in the minds of the students.
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• Interference. Barriers to effective communication are usually under the
direct control of the sender/encoder. However, interference is made up
of
factors that are outside the direct control of the
sender/encoder: physiological, environmental, and psychological
interference. To communicate effectively, the sender should consider the
effects of these factors.
Psychological interference is any biological problem that may inhibit
symbol reception, such as hearing loss, injury or physical illness. These,
and other physiological factors, can inhibit communication because the
student is not comfortable.
Environmental interference is caused by external physical conditions.

One example of this is the noise level found in many light aircraft. Noise not
only impairs the communication process, but also can result in long- term
damage to hearing.
Psychological interference is a product of how the sender and the

receiver feel at the time the communication process is occurring. If either
sender or receiver is not committed to the communication process,
communication is impaired. Fear of the situation or mistrust between the
sender and receiver could severely inhibit the flow of information.
Communication Systems
• Downward communication. Communication flows from the
superiors to its subordinates.
• Upward communication. The communication flows from
the subordinates to its superiors.
• Lateral communication. Communication flows from functional
areas at a given level of the organization or hospital.
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• Diagonal communication. The communication flows from a
subordinate of a certain level to the superior of another level and
vice versa.
Grapevine. It stretches throughout the organization in all directions
irrespective of authority.
Benefits of effective communication:

• Rewarding and harmonious relationships with others
• Easily build rapport with clients, customers, friends,
new acquaintances
• Getting what you want
• More time for yourself and others
• Satisfaction and success in life
Failing to communicate effectively:
It is often our failure to communicate effectively that leads to:
• Professional setbacks
• Personal disappointment
• Breakdown of important relationships
• Wasting energy and time on frustration and dramas
• Not reaching our full potential
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Self-Check 1.1-3
1. It is a process of conveying messages, of

transmitting meaning between individuals.
a. Communication
b. Listening
c. Reading
2. A style of writing which is used for writing letters to the
government officials, speeches, articles for newsletter and
magazines, school assignments, long reports and formal
compositions.
a. Informal-public style
b. Formal style
c. Casual style
3. A style of writing which is used in writing to
friends, to classmates, and in jotting down notes to family
members.
a. Informal-public style
b. Formal style
c. Casual style
4. A factor of Interference which is a biological problem
that may inhibit symbol reception, such as hearing loss, injury or
physical illness.
a. Psychological interference
b. Environmental interference
c. Psychological interference
5. A factor of Interference in which is a product of how
the sender and the receiver feel at the time the communication
process is occurring. If either sender or receiver is not committed to
the communication process, communication is impaired.
6. When a communicator's words cannot communicate
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the desired meaning to another person unless the listener or reader
has had some experience with the objects or concepts to which
these words refer.
7. A barrier to communication which also made up of factors
that are outside the direct control of the sender/encoder such as;
physiological, environmental, and psychological.
a. Lack of common experience
b. Overuse of Abstractions
c. Interference
8. A basic method of communication which tends to be more
formal than speaking.
a. Listening
b. Writing
c. Reading
9. Simply refers to the travel of sound through the ears to
the brain without effort for the listeners.
a. Hearing
b. Listening
c. Reading
10. Which of the choices below is considered a benefit of
effective communication?
a. Satisfaction and success in life
b. Personal disappointment
c. Wasting energy and time on frustration
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1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. a
LEARNING OUTCOME 2
PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
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CONTENTS:
 Technical Writing
 Recording information
1. Team meetings are attended on time.

2. Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to
without interruption.
3. Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and
established protocols.
4. Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner
appropriate to cultural background and authority in the enterprise
procedures.
5. Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters
concerning conditions of employment are asked and responded.
6. Meeting outcomes are interpreted and implemented.
CONDITIONS:
 Paper
 Pencils/Ball pen
 References (books) Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
 Interaction
 Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written Test
 Practical/Performance Test
 Interview
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LEARNING OUTCOME #2 PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE
MEETING AND DISCUSSIONS

If you have some problem
1.Read information sheet
on the content of the
1.2-1 Technical Writing
information sheets don’t
hesitate to approach your
facilitator.

knowledgeable on the
content of the information
sheets, you can now answer
self-check provided in the
module.
2.Answer self-check # 1.2- Refer your answer to

1 answer key 1.2-1.
3.Read information sheet If you have some problem

1.2-2 on Recording on the content of the
Information information sheets don’t
hesitate to approach your
facilitator.

knowledgeable on the
content of the information
sheets, you can now answer
self-check provided in the
module.
Refer your answer to

4.Answer self-check 1.2-2
answer key 1.2-2
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INFORMATION SHEET # 1.2-1 TECHNICAL WRITING
be able to;
1. Determine what technical writing is.
2. Identify the various types of technical report.
3. Identify the characteristics of technical reports.
4. Determine the note-taking process.
5. Identify the rules for numbers.
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Technical communications—or technical writing, as the course is often

called—is not writing about a specific technical topic such as computers, but
about any technical topic. The term "technical" refers to knowledge that is
not widespread, that is more the territory of experts and specialists.
Whatever your major is, you are developing an expertise—you are becoming
a specialist in a particular technical area. And whenever you try to write or
say anything about your field, you are engaged in technical communications.
Another key part of the definition of technical communications is the
receiver of the information—the audience. Technical communications is the
delivery of technical information to readers (or listeners or viewers) in a
manner that is adapted to their needs, level of understanding, and
background. In fact, this audience element is so important that it is one of
the cornerstones of this course: you are challenged to write about highly
technical subjects but in a way that a beginner—a nonspecialist—could
understand. This ability to "translate" technical information to nonspecialists
is a key skill to any technical communicator. In a world of rapid technological
development, people are constantly falling behind and becoming
technological illiterates. Technology companies are constantly struggling to
find effective ways to help customers or potential customers understand the
advantages or the operation of their new products.
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TECHNICAL-WRITING
Technical-writing introduce you to some of the most important aspects of writing

in the world of science, technology, and business—in other words, the kind of writing
that scientists, nurses, doctors, computer specialists, government officials, engineers,
and other such people do as a part of their regular work.
To learn how to write effectively for the world of work, you'll study common types
of reports, special format items such as lists and headings, simple techniques for putting
graphics into reports, and some techniques for producing professional-looking final
copy.
No matter what sort of professional work you do, you're likely to do lots of writing
—and much of it technical in nature. The more you know about some basic technical-
writing skills, which are covered in this guide and in technical-writing courses, the
better job of writing you're likely to do. And that will be good for the projects you work
on, for the organizations you work in, and—most of all—good for you and your career.
TYPES OF TECHNICAL REPORTS
Technical-background report. The background report is the hardest to define but the
most commonly written. This type of technical report provides background on a topic—
for example, solar energy, global warming, CD-ROM technology, a medical problem, or
U.S. recycling activity. However, the information on the topic is not just for anybody who
might be interested in the topic, but for some individual or group that has specific needs
for it and is even willing to pay for that information.
Instructions. These are probably the most familiar of all the types of reports. Students
often write backup procedures for the jobs they do at their work. Others write short user
manuals for an appliance, equipment, or program. If there is too much to write about,
they write about some smaller segment—for example, instead of instructions on using all
of WordPerfect, just a guide on writing macros in WordPerfect.
Feasibility, recommendation, and evaluation reports. Another useful type of report is

one that studies a problem or opportunity and then makes a recommendation. A
feasibility report tells whether a project is "feasible"—that is, whether it is practical and
technologically possible. A recommendation report compares two or more alternatives
and recommends one (or, if necessary, none). An evaluation or assessment report studies
something in terms of its worth or value.
Primary research report. Primary research refers to the actual work someone does in a
laboratory or in the field—in other words, experiments and surveys. You may have
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written a "lab report," as they are commonly called, for one of your previous courses.
This is a perfectly good possibility for the technical report as well. In this type of report,
you not only present your data and draw conclusions about it, but also explain your
methodology, describe the equipment and facilities you used, and give some background
on the problem. You can modify this type by summarizing other primary research
reports.
Technical specifications. In this report type, you discuss some new product design in
terms of its construction, materials, functions, features, operation, and market potential.
True specifications are not much on writing
—the text is dense, fragmented; tables, lists, and graphics replace regular sentences and
paragraphs whenever possible. Thus, specifications are not a good exercise of your
writing abilities. However, you can write a more high- level version—one that might be
read by marketing and planning executives.
Report-length proposal. As you may be aware, proposals can be monster documents of

hundreds or even thousands of pages. (Please, not this semester.) Most of the elements
are the same, just bigger. Plus elements from other kinds of reports get imported—such
as feasibility discussion, review of literature, and qualifications; these become much
more elaborate.
Business plans. If you are ambitious to run your own business, you can write a
business plan, which is a plan or proposal to start a new business or to expand an
existing one. It is aimed primarily at potential investors. Therefore, it describes the
proposed business, explores the marketplace and the competition, projects revenues,
and describes the operation and output of the proposed business.
General Characteristics of Technical Reports
Here is a brief review of some of the chief characteristics of the technical report:
Graphics: The report should have graphics. Graphics include all kinds of possibilities. If
you can't think of any graphics for your report project, you may not have a good topic.
Factual detail: The report should be very detailed and factual. The point of the report is
to go into details, the kind of details your specific audience needs.
Information sources: Your report should make use of information sources. These may
include not only books and articles that can be found in libraries but also technical
brochures, interviews or correspondence with experts, as well as first-hand inspections.
If you don't believe any information sources are necessary for your report project,
contact your instructor.
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Documentation: When you use borrowed information in your technical report, be sure
to cite your sources. One style commonly used in science and engineering is called the
number system.
Realistic audience and situation: The report must be defined for a real or realistic
group of readers who exist in a real or realistic situation. Most students invent an
audience and situation. And the audience can't merely be something like "anybody who
might be interested in global warming." Instead, it has to be real, realistic, and
specific.
Headings and lists: The report should use the format for headings that is required for
the course, as well as various kinds of lists as appropriate. Special format: The
technical report uses a rather involved format including covers, binding, title page,
table of contents, list of figures, transmittal letter, and appendixes.
Production: The technical report should be typed or printed out neatly. If graphics are
taped in, the whole report must be photocopied, and the photocopy handed in (not the
original with the taped-in graphics). The report must be bound in some way.
Length: The report should be at least 8 double-spaced typed or printed pages (using 1-
inch margins), counting from introduction to conclusion. This is a minimum; a report of
this length is rather skimpy. There is no real maximum length, other than what your
time, energy, and stamina can handle. But remember that sheer weight does not equal
quality (or better grade). If you get into a bind with a report project that would take too
many pages, contact your instructor—there are numerous tricks we can use to cut it
down to size.
Technical content: You must design your report project in such a way that your poor
technical-writing instructor has a chance to understand it—in other words, you must
write for the non-specialist. Also, at some point, you may get concerned about the
technical accuracy of your information.
Traditional note-taking process
In the traditional system of taking notes for a long report, you:
1. Develop a rough outline.

2. Do any preliminary reading necessary to construct a rough outline.
3. Locate your information sources, and make bibliography cards for each
source.
4. Take the actual notes on index cards.
5. Label each notecard according to its place in the outline.
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6. Provide bibliographic information on each notecard.
7. Change or add extra detail to the outline as the note-taking process
continues.
8. Check off the areas of the outline for which sufficient notes have been taken.
When you have taken sufficient notes to cover all parts of an outline, you
transcribe the information from the notecards into a rough draft, filling in details, adding
transitions, and providing your own acquired understanding of the subject as you write.
Naturally, you may discover gaps in your notes and have to go back and take more
notes.
How to Take Notes at a Meeting
Taking notes at a meeting is a completely different task than taking minutes at a

meeting. When taking notes, one is not focusing on a general outline of decisions that
were made or topics covered. Rather, the notes should serve as a comprehensive listing
of the details of the meeting and the ideas and topics covered.
There are a number of ways to effectively take notes at a meeting. Choosing one
should depend entirely on the method that is best suited to enhancing the memory and
understanding of the note taker.
Comprehensive notes: For a person who is more comfortable knowing, and

recording, every single detail, it is best to write everything that is said. While this would
be difficult or impossible for some, for others it is simply the only way to be sure the
information they collect is accurate.
Mind mapping: This graphical approach is an excellent option for people who do
not want, or who don't feel able, to accumulate such detailed information. To create a
mind map, it is best to obtain a copy of the agenda prior to the meeting. Then list any
topics of the meeting on the center of a piece of paper.
Noting on the agenda: One of the easiest ways to take notes is on the physical
agenda itself because the agenda already has the main points listed. Any information
that could be used at a later date could be added next to the point on the agenda where
it was discussed.
Technology helpers: For people who are able to type quickly, taking a laptop to a
meeting is an effective way to take and organize notes. Notes can be typed directly into a
word processing program and edited as the meeting is being held.
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Rules for Numbers in Technical Writing
Technical writing often is filled with equations, measurements, quantities and

other numeric data. The format for presenting the numeric data is ultimately determined
by the assumed audience for the writing and their expectations. In general, the key to
determining an appropriate form for a written number is the simple requirement that the
meaning of the number must always be unambiguous.
Spelling out Numbers. Usually, numbers nine and under are written out as words,
while numbers greater than that are written in numeric form. This requirement applies
to ordinal numbers such as first, second and ninth.
When numbers above 21 are written out, they are written as hyphenated words.
Fractions such as one-third are hyphenated as well.
Measurements or Calculations. Always use numerals to express measurements or

calculations. Write 8 inches x 10 inches rather than eight inches by ten inches. The
audience or style guide will determine the appropriate use of abbreviations to match
with numeric value. In the preceding example, inches was spelled out, but for many
audiences the abbreviation in. would be appropriate. Equations are always expressed in
numerals with the proper operator symbols. Write 2 + 2 = 4, not two plus two equals
four. Decimal and percentage values always use numerals.
Sentence Structure. Do not begin a sentence with a numeral, regardless of the

other formatting rules. Never write “33 dolphins were tested.” Write out the number;
“Thirty-three dolphins were tested.” When a noun comes before the number, capitalize it.
“Dolphin 9” but not “the ninth dolphin.”
Plural Numbers. A common mistake occurs when creating the plural form of a
number, but the rules that apply are simple. The plural form of numbers less than 10
are formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s." Numbers that are 10 and greater are
written by appending the "s" alone. Write “count by 2’s” and “in the 1970s”.
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Self-Check 1.2-1
Test 1. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.
1. Is the type of report which is the hardest to define but the most commonly written?
a. Technical-background report
b. Instructions
c. Technical specifications
2. In this type of report, you discuss some new product design in terms of its
construction, materials, functions, features, operation, and market potential.
a. Report-length proposal
b. Primary research report
c. Technical specifications
3. It refers to the actual work someone does in a laboratory or in the field in other
words, experiments and surveys.
a. Technical specifications
b. Primary research report.
c. Report-length proposal
4. A way of taking notes that suite for a person, who is more comfortable knowing,
and recording, every single detail.
a. Comprehensive notes
b. Noting on the agenda
c. Technology helpers
5. This graphical approach is an excellent option for people who do not want, or
who don't feel able, to accumulate such detailed information.
a. Comprehensive notes
b. Noting on the agenda
c. Mind mapping
6. A rule in technical writing which numbers nine and under are usually written
out as words, while numbers greater than that are written in numeric form.
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a. Sentence Structure
b. Spelling out Numbers
c. Measurements or Calculations
7. A rule in technical writing which states that measurements or calculations

should be used to express.
a. Spelling out Numbers
b. Measurements or Calculations
c. Plural Numbers
8. A characteristic of a technical report in which it should be very detailed and

factual.
a. Graphics
b. Documentation
c. Factual detail
9. A characteristic of a technical report which it should be typed or printed out

neatly.
a. Production
b. Technical content
c. Length
10. A characteristic of a technical report in which a report must be defined for a

real or realistic group of readers who exist in a real or realistic situation.
a. Headings and lists:
b. Special format:
c. Realistic audience and situation
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1. a
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. c
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RECORDING INFORMATION
be able to;
1. Determine the importance of recording information.

2. Identify the technology used in communication systems.
3. Identify the various code of behavior that all participants should adhere to
in meetings.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
All businesses have a need for effective communication, both between personnel
within the workplace and with individuals and other businesses outside the workplace.
Each workplace will have a communication system designed to meet its particular
needs. Some of these needs include:
• obtaining, recording and reporting information

• enhancing effective training
• providing a safe workplace
• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of work practices.
Communication systems use technology such as:
• telephones, including landlines, mobile and satellite phones

• answering machines
• facsimile (fax) machines
• computers with email and internet access
• two-way radios
• Paging systems
Most workplaces have procedures and protocols in place for the use of each
type of technology. Workers should familiarize themselves with the system features and
control functions and operate each device according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If not sure of the operating procedure for a particular communication device, a worker
should ask for assistance.
Some systems, such as telephones, answering machines and two-way radios

rely solely on speech. Effective communication is more difficult as the parties
communicating are not able to see each other and gauge the progress of the
conversation from body language. It is important to speak clearly, concisely and
courteously especially when answering the phone or leaving a message. The correct
greeting and identification of the business and the individual should be used.
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Private conversations and text messaging on mobile phones should be
minimized during work hours. Only essential calls should be made or received.
Designated channels and call signs should be used with two-way radios.
Conversations should be limited to relaying necessary information. Batteries should be
recharged on a regular basis and the radios kept in good working order. They may be a
vital means of communication in an emergency.
Enterprise procedures and protocols should also be followed when using

systems that rely on written communication such as faxes and emails. Many businesses
have a standard cover sheet that is attached to the front of outgoing faxes. Incoming
faxes should be given to the appropriate person or placed in designated in-trays or
pigeon holes.
Information in faxes and emails should be written clearly and concisely. A

standard ‘signature’ should be attached to the end of an email. Again, work computers
should not be used to send private emails.
Workplace Meetings
The efficient operation of all workplaces relies on the effective sharing of

information. This exchange of information may be needed to:
• explain changes happening in the workplace
• discuss and solve problems and make decisions
• update Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) and other procedures
• determine workplace targets
• schedule and allocate tasks
• provide feedback and evaluation.
Information can be shared in a number of ways. Written information might be

distributed via the intranet, email or in newsletters, memos and notices. Formal
meetings, informal discussions and work team briefings are commonly used to share
information in a face-to-face setting. Meetings might be convened for a specific purpose,
such as OH&S or union meetings, or they may be more general in their purpose.
All meetings must be structured to achieve their purpose and conclude in a

reasonable time frame. An agenda may be used to outline the purpose of a meeting and
the important points that need to be raised and discussed.
Formal meetings use an agenda which generally includes the following items:
• opening, welcome, and names recorded of those present and names of apologies
received
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• dated minutes and business arising from the previous
meeting, including the acceptance of these minutes
• correspondence, both in and out, with business arising
• reports from the finance and other subcommittees
• general and other business
• date, time and place of the next meeting and the close of the current meeting.
Minutes are detailed notes taken during a meeting of everything that has been
said and agreed upon. In some meetings a vote may be taken on important issues, either
by a show of hands or a secret ballot. The minutes should record the outcomes of voting
and any decisions made.
Informal meetings, discussions and briefings are less rigid in their structure.
However, it is still important to provide opportunities for discussion and take notes of
decisions.
Whatever the style of the meeting there is a protocol or code of behavior that all
participants should adhere to:
1. Attend the meeting on time.
2. Listen effectively.
3. Don’t interrupt other speakers.
4. Contribute to the meeting by expressing opinions in an appropriate manner.
5. Behave courteously towards other participants in the meeting.
6. Don’t discuss issues that are outside the purpose of the meeting.
7. Ask questions to clarify misunderstandings.
8. Take notes where appropriate of decisions agreed to in the
meeting and retain these for future reference.
9. Act on the instructions or decisions of the meeting within the
agreed time.
10. Keep sensitive issues raised at the meeting confidential.
SELF CHECK # 1.2-2
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Test 1. Matching type: Match the choices of column A to the choices in
column B.
A B
1. computers with email a) code of behavior in

and internet access workplace meetings
2. Improving the efficiency and b) items used in Formal

effectiveness of work meetings
practices.
c) efficient operation of
3. discuss and solve problems all workplaces
and make decisions
d) Need that a
4. date, time and place of the communication system
next meeting and the close designed must meet
of the current meeting.
e) Technology used in
5. Act on the instructions or communication
decisions of the meeting systems
within the agreed time.
ANSWER KEY 1.2-2
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1. – e
2. – d
3. – c
4. – b
5. – a
LEARNING OUTCOME # 3
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COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK –RELATED DOCUMENTS
CONTENTS :
 Basic mathematics
 Types of forms
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA :
1. Ranges of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately

and legibly.
2. Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents.
3. Basic mathematical processes are used routine calculations.
4. Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and rectified.
5. Reporting requirements to superior are completed according to enterprise

guidelines.
CONDITIONS:
 Paper
 Pencils/Ball pen
 References (books) Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
 Interaction
 Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written Test
 Practical/Performance Test
 Interview
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LEARNING OUTCOME # COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK
RELATED DOCUMENTS
1.Read information sheet If you have some problem on the
1.3-1 on content of the information sheets
Basic Mathematics facilitator.
the information sheets, you can
in the module.
2.Answer self-check 1.3-1
Compare your answer to the
answer key 1.3-1. If you got 100%
correct answer in this self-check,
you can now move to the next
information sheet. If not review
the information sheet and go over
the self-check again.
3.Read Information sheet 1.3-2 If you have some problem on the
content of the information sheets
on Types of Forms
facilitator.
the information sheets, you can
in the module
4.Answer Self-check 1.3-2
Compare your answer to the
answer key 1.3-2. If you got
100% correct answer in this self-
check, you can now move to the
next information sheet. If not
review the information sheet and
go over the self-check again.
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BASIC MATHEMATICS
Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet, the student/ trainee should be
able to;
1. Define what mathematics is.
2. Identify the different arithmetic operations.
3. Perform basic mathematical problems.
MATHEMATICS
It is the systematic study of magnitude, quantities, and their relationships as

expressed symbolically in the form of numerals and forms.
Comparison of mathematics in the workplace with mathematics in the

classroom reveals a disjuncture that is disconcerting to anyone who believes that a
primary purpose of school is to prepare students for work. School mathematics lives in
decontextualized ether, employing data that are without blemish and language that is
devoid of ambiguity. In contrast, real problems are embedded in concrete tasks, use data
that are often ill-defined or inaccurate, and rely on language that is often imprecise and
misleading. In the world of work, mathematics is collaborative rather than
individualistic; accuracy is defined by the situation rather than given by the textbook;
and mathematical processes are used rather than studied. The new challenge is to seek
common ground among these very different traditions--of mathematics for and from the
workplace and of mathematics as preparation for further study.
One resolution of the dilemma of tracking would be a common mathematics

program that could serve equally well as preparation both for college and for skilled
work. All students could benefit from the broadening effects of such a high school
preparation, yet there are currently few good models of curricula that serve both
agendas. Another approach would be to develop a new form of vocational and technical
education, with status equal to the academic track that would simultaneously prepare
students for the world of work and for further study in post-secondary institutions. U.S.
educators who are concerned about vocational education debate both the desirability
and feasibility of such a "separate but equal" track.
Arithmetic
Arithmetic or arithmetics (from the Greek word ἀριθμός = number) is the oldest
and most elementary branch of mathematics, used by almost everyone, for tasks ranging
from simple day-to-day counting to advanced science and business calculations. It
involves the study of quantity, especially as the result of combining numbers.
Arithmetic operations
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The basic arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division. Any set of objects upon which all four arithmetic operations (except division by
zero) can be performed, and where these four operations obey the usual laws, is called a
field.
Addition (+)
Addition is the basic operation of arithmetic. In its simplest form, addition

combines two numbers, the addends or terms, into a single number, the sum of the
numbers.
1+3=4
Adding more than two numbers can be viewed as repeated addition; this
procedure is known as summation and includes ways to add infinitely many numbers in
an infinite series; repeated addition of the number one is the most basic form of
counting.
Subtraction (−)
Subtraction is the opposite of addition. Subtraction finds the difference between

two numbers, the minuend minus the subtrahend. If the minuend is larger than the
subtrahend, the difference is positive; if the minuend is smaller than the subtrahend,
the difference is negative; if they are equal, the difference is zero.
17 – 9 = 6
Subtraction is neither commutative nor associative. For that reason, it is often

helpful to look at subtraction as addition of the minuend and the opposite of the
subtrahend, that is a − b = a + (−b). When written as a sum, all the properties of addition
hold.
Multiplication (× or ·)
Multiplication is the second basic operation of arithmetic. Multiplication also

combines two numbers into a single number, the product. The two original numbers are
called the multiplier and the multiplicand, sometimes both simply called factors.
4 × 4 = 16
Multiplication is best viewed as a scaling operation. If the real numbers are

imagined as lying in a line, multiplication by a number, say x, greater than 1 is the same
as stretching everything away from zero uniformly, in such a way that the number 1
itself is stretched to where x was. Similarly, multiplying by a number less than 1 can be
imagined as squeezing towards zero. (Again, in such a way that 1 goes to the
multiplicand.)
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Multiplication is commutative and associative; further it is distributive over
addition and subtraction. The multiplicative identity is 1, that is, multiplying any
number by 1 yields that same number. Also, the multiplicative inverse is the reciprocal
of any number (except zero; zero is the only number without a multiplicative inverse),
that is, multiplying the reciprocal of any number by the number itself yields the
multiplicative identity.
The product of a and b is written as a × b or a • b. When a or b are expressions

not written simply with digits, it is also written by simple juxtaposition: ab. In computer
programming languages and software packages in which one can only use characters
normally found on a keyboard, it is often written with an asterisk: a * b.
Division (÷ or /)
Division is essentially the opposite of multiplication. Division finds the quotient

of two numbers, the dividend divided by the divisor. Any dividend divided by zero is
undefined. For positive numbers, if the dividend is larger than the divisor, the quotient
is greater than one, otherwise it is less than one (a similar rule applies for negative
numbers). The quotient multiplied by the divisor always yields the dividend.
Division is neither commutative nor associative. As it is helpful to look at

subtraction as addition, it is helpful to look at division as multiplication of the dividend
times the reciprocal of the divisor, that is a ÷ b = a × 1/b. When written as a product, it
obeys all the properties of multiplication.
Rounding
When we round decimals to a certain number of decimal places we are

replacing the figure we have with the one that is closest to it with that number of
decimal places.
An example: Round 1.25687 to 2 decimal places
1. Firstly look at the decimal place after the one you want to round to (in our
example this would be the third decimal place)
2. If the number in the next decimal place is a 6,7,8 or 9, then you will be rounding
up, so you add 1 to the number in the place you are interested in and you have
rounded. In our example the number in the third place is a 6 so we round up. We
change the 5 in the second place to a 6 and our rounded number is 1.26
3. If the number in the place after the one we are interested in is a 0,1,2,3 or 4 we
round down, i.e. we just write the number out as it is to the required number of
places.
4. If the number in the place after the one we are interested in is a 5, then we need to
look at what follows it. Cover the number from the beginning to the place you are
interested in, for example, suppose we are rounding 2.47568 to three decimal
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places we look at just the 568 and we ask is that closer to 500 or 600. Since it’s
closer to 600 we get a rounded number of 2.476
5. If only a 5 follows the place we are interested in then diﬀerent disciplines have
diﬀerent conventions for the rounding. You can either round up or down since 5 is
exactly half way between 0 and 10.
Percentages
Percentages are fractions with a denominator of 100. Often there will not be 100
things or 100 people out of which to express a fraction or a percentage. When this is the
case you will need to find an equivalent fraction out of 100 by multiplying by 100%
which is the same as multiplying by 1.
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SELF-CHECK 1.3-1
Test 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given
choices:
1. It is the systematic study of magnitude, quantities, and their relationships as

expressed symbolically in the form of numerals and forms.
a. Arithmetic
b. Mathematics
c. Subtraction
2. It is the oldest and most elementary branch of mathematics, used by almost

everyone, for tasks ranging from simple day-to-day counting to advanced science and
business calculations.
a. Arithmetic
b. Mathematics
c. Subtraction
3. Is a fraction with a denominator of 100?
a. Arithmetic
b. Mathematics
c. Percentage
4. It is essentially the opposite of multiplication. It finds the
quotient of two numbers, the dividend divided by the divisor.
a. Addition
b. Division
c. Subtraction
5. It is the second basic operation of arithmetic. It also combines two numbers

into a single number, which is called the product.
a. Multiplication
b. Division
c. Subtraction
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1. b
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. a
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TYPES OF FORMS
be able to;
1. Determine what a written communication is.
2. Identify the characteristics of workplace information
3. Identify the different types of information kept by agricultural and horticultural

workplaces.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Companies/ enterprises often require workers to use written forms of
communication. This may involve reading workplace notices and instruction
such as:
• signs and labels

• notes, messages and memos
• rosters and work schedules
• safety material and notices
• invoices and dockets with customer information
• tables and simple graphs.
Employees may also be required to write down information, messages

and material and tool requirements. They will need to fill out a variety of
workplace forms.
To be effective, written workplace information must be:
1. Clear – the handwriting must be legible and the information written in a manner
that will not be confusing.
2. Concise – the message should be written in simple language using short sentences
or point form. Unnecessary information and repetition should be avoided.
3. Correct – accuracy is very important when writing down information. If taking a
phone message, read the details back to the caller, especially names, addresses
and phone numbers. Use correct terminology where appropriate.
4. Courteous – as with verbal communication, the style of the language chosen
should be appropriate to the situation and the reader.
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Workplace information
Primary industry businesses regularly collect record and report workplace

information. This is done to fulfill production, business and legal requirements.
There are different types of information kept by agricultural and horticultural

workplaces. These include:
• Financial – for example invoices for purchases and sales, profit and loss
statements, taxation records, bank and dividend statements.
• Production – for example records of livestock numbers, growth rates, births and
sales, crops sown and harvested, weed and pest control management.
• Marketing - for example product sales, promotional and advertising material.
• Maintenance - for example machinery and vehicle log books and service
records, property structure repairs.
• Staff – for example personal and taxation records for employees, time sheets
and salaries, work rosters.
• Legal - for example workers’ compensation, public liability and property

insurance, deeds and titles.
Workers may be required to contribute to the collection, recording and reporting

of a wide range of workplace information. To do this effectively they need to be able to:
1. Correctly identify sources of information.
Information can be sourced internally by asking appropriate questions

of employers, supervisors or colleagues. Another way of sourcing
information is to access and read workplace documents. It is important to
know where workplace records are kept and to return them to the correct
place after use.
Most enterprises have a business directory that contains the names,

addresses, phone and fax numbers, email addresses and contact names
for a number of services such as:
• suppliers
• contractors
• the local veterinarian
• trade personnel
• industry and regulatory bodies
• local government.
Training organizations and advisors from the Department of Primary
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Industries and Rural Lands Protection Board are often listed on the
directory of business services.
Other external sources of information can be sourced from the media, internet,
CD ROMs and DVD’s, reference material supplied by companies and the local
library.
2. Obtain appropriate information.
Once the source of the information has been found, the correct information
needs to be collected. This will depend on the purpose of the information,
the people who will use the information and the time available or necessary
to obtain it.
For example, if a worker is asked to ring around the local produce

stores to compare fertilizer prices, a half-hour conversation catching up on
the local gossip would not be appropriate. Conversely, if the employee
responsible for machinery maintenance was sent to look at a second-hand
tractor, there would be an expectation that sufficient time would be spent
to thoroughly assess the condition of the machine.
Information needs to be sorted so that only relevant data is collected. If

a worker is asked to obtain a three-day weather forecast for the local
district, a detailed analysis of the likelihood of cyclones in Queensland the
following summer, although possibly interesting, would not be appropriate.
3. Record information on standard forms.
A number of forms need to be completed and submitted prior to, at the

commencement of and during employment. These forms may be related to:
 employee records and workplace agreements

 personnel and staffing details
 taxation and superannuation
 banking and finance
 health and insurance records
 Workers Compensation, accidents and incidents.
It is important to read through all forms carefully, as well as any

accompanying instructions, before starting to fill them out. Make sure that
all the information is available and is correct. Check the spelling of names
and addresses and that any numbers have been accurately recorded.
Government forms are often translated into official documents and any
errors will be duplicated on them.
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Details that are commonly requested include:
 full name and title

 home and postal addresses
 date of birth and country of citizenship
 phone and fax numbers and email addresses
 occupation
 Signatures and dates
Other details that may be required could include:
 highest level of qualification

 tax file number
 bank account details
 ABN number
 Emergency contact names, addresses and phone numbers.
Forms should be completed clearly and neatly in the spaces provided

using the type of pen and style of writing indicated in the instructions.
Always check through the answers for accuracy. Any corrections which are
necessary should be made according to the procedure set out in the
instructions.
It is good practice to make a copy of the form for future reference before
presenting or mailing it. If sending the form by mail, ensure that the postal
address is correct, the sender’s address is on the envelope and the correct
postage is affixed. Retain original forms such as Birth Certificates and only
forward photocopies.
Each workplace will have a range of forms, specific to the enterprise

that workers need to complete. There is a legal obligation on employers to
keep some of these records such as safety reports and chemical records.
Forms that are common to most enterprises include:
 safety reports
 dockets, invoices and receipts
 petty cash vouchers
 time sheets
 telephone message forms
 leave forms.
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Other enterprise forms might include:
 chemical records
 weather records
 vehicle and machinery log books
 registration, license and insurance forms
 equipments inspection records
4. Use correct procedures for the storage of information.
Every organization and business has a particular method for storing

information. It is important that all employees who need to access that information are
familiar with the location and the filing systems used. Records might be stored in the
following places:
• filing cabinets
• computer files and databases
• folders on shelves, in drawers or under counters
• pin boards and white boards
Information stored in filing cabinets is usually organized alphabetically or

under different topic headings. Basic computer skills are required to access computer
records. Help should be sought if a particular piece of information cannot be found. All
records should be filed correctly and returned to the appropriate location after use.
Many workplaces also store information which is confidential. Anyone with

access to these records should only use them when necessary and only allow
distribution of the information to relevant personnel.
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SELF-CHECK 1.3-2
Identification: Identify the answers of the statements given below.
1. It contains the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, email addresses
and contact names for a number of services such as suppliers and contractors.
2. Product sales, promotional and advertising material are pieces of
information kept by agricultural and horticultural workplaces.
3. A style of the language chosen that should be

appropriate to the situation and the reader.
4. A message should be written in simple language using short sentences or

point form. Unnecessary information and repetition should be avoided.
5. The handwriting must be legible and the information written in a manner

that will not be confusing.
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1. Business Directory
2. Marketing
3. Courteous
4. Concise
5. Clear
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INSTRUMENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE PLAN
Qualification Title
Unit of Competency
The evidence must show that the candidate…✓ Ways in which evidence
will be collected
Third party report

Demonstration
Question/
interview
Written
• Specific relevant information was
accessed from appropriate sources.
• Effective questioning, active listening and

speaking skills were used to gather and
convey information
• Appropriate medium was used to
transfer information and ideas.
• Appropriate non-verbal communication

was used.
• Appropriate lines of communication with

superiors and colleagues were identified.
• Defined workplace procedures for the

location and storage of information.
• Personal interaction was carried out

clearly and concisely.
• Team meetings were attended on time.
• Own opinions were clearly expressed and

those of others were listened to without
interruption.
• Meeting inputs were consistent with the
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meeting purpose and established
protocols.
• Workplace interactions were conducted in
a courteous manner appropriate to
cultural background and authority in the
enterprise procedures
• Questions about simple routine workplace
procedures and matters concerning
conditions of employment were asked and
responded.
• Meeting outcomes were interpreted and
implemented.
• Ranges of forms relating to conditions of

employment were completed accurately
and legibly.
• Workplace data was recorded on standard
workplace forms and documents.
• Basic mathematical processes were used

routine calculations.
• Errors in recording information on

forms/documents were identified and
rectified.
• Reporting requirements to superior were
completed according to enterprise
guidelines.
Prepared by: Date:
Checked by: Date:
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT RESULTS SUMMARY
Candidate’s Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Qualification:
Date of Assessment:
Assessment Center:
The performance of the candidate in the following

assessment methods – Participate in Workplace
Communication Satisfactory Not
Satisfactory
[Pls. check (✓) appropriate box]
A. Demonstration with Oral Questioning
B. Written Exam
Did the candidate's overall performance meet the

required evidences/ standards?
NOT YET
OVERALL EVALUATION COMPETENT COMPETENT
Recommendation
For re-
assessment.
For submission of document. Pls. specify (Portfolio Document)
For issuance of NC
General Comments [Strengths / Improvements needed]
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Candidate’s
signature: Date:
Assessor’s
Date:
signature:
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RATING SHEET FOR OBSERVATION/ WITH ORAL QUESTIONING
Candidate’s Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Assessment
Center:
Qualification:
Unit of
Competency PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Instructions for the assessor:
Date of observation:
Description of assessment
activity:
Location of assessment
activity:
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During the performance of skills, the If yes, tick the box
candidate….
• Showed dedication and enthusiasm toward the •
learning process.
• Developed effective communication in the •

workplace
• Demonstrated appropriate lines of •

communication with superiors.
• Observed cleanliness and orderliness in the •
workplace.
• Practiced courteous manner in the workplace. •
• Showed interest in any group activity given to •

them.
Assessor’s signature: Date:
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RATING SHEET FOR OBSERVATION/DEMONSTRATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING
[continued]
Satisfactory
response
The candidate should answer the following questions:
Yes No
• How will you be able to promote sound and
pleasant working relationships with other workers in the

company?
• What will you do to prove your honesty and
loyalty to the company you are working with?
• In case of unexpected incident or problem that

will arise in the workplace, to whom will you report
the incident?
• What will you do to grow and learn from the

error you have committed in the exercise of your
duties and responsibilities in the company you are
connected with?
• How will you Share Company values/practices

with co-workers using appropriate behavior and
language?
The candidate’s underpinning knowledge was:

Satisfactory □ Not Satisfactory □
Feedback to candidate:
The candidate’s overall performance was:

Satisfactory □ Not Satisfactory □
Assessor signature: Date:
RATING SHEET FOR WRITTEN TEST
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Candidate’s Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Assessment Center:
Qualification:
Unit of
Competency
PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Instructions for the assessor:
Date of observation:
Description of assessment
activity:
Location of
assessment
activity:
During the performance of skills, the candidate…. If yes, tick box the
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•
Assessor’s signature: Date:
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR OBSERVATION/DEMONSTRATION
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Qualification:
Unit of Competency PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
1. Explain how will you communicate toward your superiors and

colleagues?
Answer:
2. How will you be able to relate basic mathematical processes to the nature
of your work?
Answer:
3. What will you do to improve your communication skills?
Answer:
5. In case of workplace meetings, how will your knowledge in technical

writing help you in gathering information?
Answer:
6. Explain the importance of effective communication to your work?
Answer:
INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
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Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.
1. It is the basic types of words that English has and consists of eight parts.
a.noun
b. parts of speech
c.conjunction
d. adverb
2. It is a word used in a place of a noun.
a.noun
b. verb
c.pronoun
d. conjunction
3. A part of a sentence which says something about the subject.
a.Run-on sentence
b. Subject
c.Predicate
4. It is a sentence which is not complete, and therefore not grammatically correct.
a. Run-on sentence
b. Subject
c. Fragment
5. A factor of Interference in which is a product of how the sender and the receiver feel
at the time the communication process is occurring. If either sender or receiver is not
committed to the communication process, communication is impaired.
6. When a communicator's words cannot communicate the desired meaning to another

person unless the listener or reader has had some experience with the objects or
concepts to which these words refer. What factor of barrier to communication is this?
a. Lack of common experience
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b. Overuse of Abstractions
c. Interference
7. A rule in technical writing which states that measurements or calculations should be

used to express.
a. Spelling out Numbers

b. Measurements or Calculations
c. Plural Numbers
8. A characteristic of a technical report in which it should be very detailed and factual.
a. Graphics
b. Documentation
c. Factual detail
9. It is a process of conveying messages, of transmitting meaning between individuals.
a.Communication
b. Listening
c.Reading
10. A style of writing which is used for writing letters to the government officials,
speeches, articles for newsletter and magazines, school assignments, long reports and
formal compositions.
a.Informal-public style
b. Formal style
c.Casual style
ANSWER KEY (INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT)
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1. b
2. c
3. c
4. c
5. c
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. b
References:
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Fernando, et.al. New Perspective in English One. Philippines: RBSI, 2005. Warriner’s
English Grammar and Composition. USA:
http://www.io.com/~hcexres/textbook/techreps.html
http://faculty.washington.edu/ezent/imsc.htm
http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/sentence-construction.html
http://www.effective-communication.net/
http://www.wikipedia.com http://www.UOTTAWA.COM http://www.Elcstudyzone.com
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COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome to the Module Participating in Workplace Communication.

The unit of competency Participate in Workplace Communication

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order

Competency Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Participate in Participating in 400311210

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Participate in Workplace Communication

MODULE TITLE: Participating in Workplace Communication

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills and

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

LO 2. Complete relevant work related documents.

LO 3. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion

1. Specific relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources.

3. Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas.

4. Appropriate non-verbal communication is used.

5. Appropriate lines of communication with superiors and colleagues are identified

6. Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information.

7. Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely.

8. Team meetings are attended on time.

11. Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner appropriate to

13. Meeting outcomes are interpreted and implemented.

14. Ranges of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately

15. Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents.

16. Basic mathematical processes are used routine calculations.

17. Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and

18. Reporting requirements to superior are completed according to enterprise

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:

 Writing materials (pen & paper)

OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE

Learning Activities Special Instructions

If you have some problem on the

If you feel that you are now

Refer your answer to answer

Learning Objectives: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you MUST

THE PARTS OF SPEECH

What are the Parts of Speech?

A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and

Late last year our neighbours bought a goat.

A verb is a word which describes an action (doing something) or a

In each of the following sentences, the verb or compound verb is

Dracula bites his victims on the neck.

A pronoun can replace a noun or another pronoun. You use

In the following sentences, each of the highlighted words is a

An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing,

In the following examples, the highlighted words are adjectives:

The truck-shaped balloon floated over the treetops.

An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a

While some adverbs can be identified by their characteristic "ly" suffix,

In the following examples, each of the highlighted words is an

The seamstress quickly made the mourning clothes.

You can use a conjunction to link words, phrases, and clauses, as in

I ate the pizza and the pasta.

A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a

A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical

The book is on the table.

In each of the preceding sentences, a preposition locates the noun "book" in

An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey emotion. It is

You usually follow an interjection with an exclamation mark.