LEARNER WORKBOOK

US ID: 115791
LEVEL 5 – 5 CREDITS
USE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR VOCATIONAL AND
OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING

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Learner Information (Please Complete this Section)
Name & Surname:
ID Number
Tel/Cellphone Number
Email Address
Organisation/Venue:
Workplace Unit/Dept:
Facilitator Name:
Date Started
Date completed

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Declaration

I(Learner)…………………………………………………………………………………………….herewith declare
that I am ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I understand the
assessment process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.

Learner Signature: Date: Facilitator Signature: Date:

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Learner Workbook Information
This Workbook has been designed and developed to evaluate learners’ level of understanding relating to the
following skills program or unit standard: USE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR
VOCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING, which has been developed for the qualification:
………………………………………..Learners will be evaluated on the specific outcomes and/or assessment
criteria of the following SAQA Registered Unit Standard(s), which represent the Formative Assessment
component:

US ID US Title Level Credits

USE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR 5 5
115791
VOCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING

Instructions to Facilitators and Learners

Facilitators will be required to:
 Explain the completion of the workbook to each learner.
 Interview the learner on similar questions, should he/she not be able to write.
Learners will be required to:
 Complete the workbook as per the instructions.
 Ensure that all questions are completed.
 Ensure that the workbook is completed and authentic.
 Ensure that all annexure are attached to the workbook and clearly referred to.

Total Marks & Equipment

In order to meet the pass mark, learners are required to achieve a minimum of 80% of the total marks, and learners
are required to have the following equipment in order to complete this workbook:
 Pen and Pencil
 Ruler
 Exam Pad – for additional paper.

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Outcomes
Learners credited with this standard are able to:
 Formulate and use learning strategies
 Use and apply occupational and vocational learning materials and resources
 Conduct research and submit recommendations
 Lead and function effectively in a team and as an individual
 Identify the characteristics of the workplace and evaluate the specific needs of the occupational and/or
vocational context.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment process involves collecting and interpreting evidence about the learner’s ability to perform a task,
which will be achieved through a combination of formative and summative assessments. In this guide there may be
assessments in the form of activities, assignments, tasks or projects, as well as workplace practical tasks. The learner
is to perform these tasks and provide required and authentic evidence in their portfolio of evidence.
To qualify and receive credits towards the learning programme or unit standard, a registered assessor and moderator
will conduct an evaluation and assessment of the learner’s portfolio of evidence and competency.

Learner Responsibility
The responsibility of learning rest with the learner, so:
 Be proactive and ask questions,
 Seek assistance and help from your facilitators

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Learning

US: 115791, NQF Level 5 Worth 5 Credits

Unit 1 Use language and communication strategies for vocational and occupational learning

The purpose of this unit standard is to facilitate learning through improving communication
skills and to ensure that learners are able to cope with learning in the context of learnerships,
skills programmes and other learning programmes. Learning and study strategies and skills
are necessary to enable successful progression at this level.
Unit Standard
Purpose  Learners competent at this level will be able to deal with learning materials, to access and
use useful resources, to seek clarification and help when necessary, and apply a range of
learning strategies. They understand the features and processes of the workplaces,
occupations and vocations to which their learning programmes refer through simulated
learning activities.

Learning  The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in
Assumed to be terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning: NQF level 4:
in Place  • Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes.

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Question 1:

Suggest some of the information resources that you can use to get more information on study techniques and
explain why these resources are applicable.
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Question 2:

Consider the department that you work in. Write down the learning materials that you use regularly (for
instance, this could include policy documents and guidelines and instruction manuals). Discuss how these
materials are managed and who is responsible for this management.
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Question 3:

Explain how you will find information on the different languages that people speak in your town. State which
research tools you will use to do research on this topic
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Question 4:

Which types of learning resources are available in your workplace and how can your employer ensure that
staff members with different language abilities can use these resources?
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Not yet Competent

Signatures:

Learner Assessor

Date Date

Facilitator Moderator

Date Date

COMMENTS:

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