Learners at this level are aware of their audiences and purposes for communication. They adapt their style and language register to the requirements of different situations. They are able to listen and speak/sign confidently in both formal and familiar settings. They can articulate their purposes and reasons for the adoption of a particular register and style in any situation. They can usually identify the assumptions and inferences implicit in what people say/sign and how they say/sign it. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to interact successfully in oral/signed communication, use strategies that capture and retain the interest of an audience, and identify and respond to manipulative use of language.
The purpose of this unit standard is to facilitate learning and to ensure that learners are able to cope with learning in the context of learnerships, skills programmes and other learning programmes. Many adult learners in the FET band have not been in a learning situation for a long time, and need learning and study strategies and skills to enable successful progression. 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 do this with an understanding of the features and processes of the workplaces and occupations to which their learning programmes refer. Learners credited with this standard are able to access and use suitable learning resources, use learning strategies, manage occupational learning programme materials, conduct basic research and analyse and present findings, function in a team, and reflect on how characteristics of the workplace and occupational context affect learning.
This unit standard is a core standard and forms part of the qualification, National Certificate Project Management and is registered at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Learners accessing this standard will be involved in project management teams or involved in building small project management teams. These projects may be technical projects, business projects or developmental projects and will cut across a range of economic sectors. This standard will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business. Learners acquiring this standard will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively with others, build relations, make positive contributions, interact with others and explain team dynamics. The qualifying learner is capable of demonstrating an understanding of criteria for working as a member of a team, working autonomously and collaborating with other team members, contributing to building relationships between team members and stakeholders, making a positive contribution to team coherence, image and spirit, and respecting personal, ethical, religious and cultural differences to enhance interaction between team members.
This unit standard enables learners to communicate effectively by adapting their language and style to suit different audiences and contexts. It develops listening, speaking, and interpretive skills required in both formal and informal settings.
Learners will acquire the ability to understand and use language in the context of workplace learning. The unit promotes strategies for reading, writing, and interpreting workplace documentation to support effective learning and performance.
This unit focuses on the competencies required to function effectively as a member of a project team. It includes understanding team roles, contributing to team tasks, and communicating appropriately within a team environment.
This foundational requirement ensures learners can read, write and communicate clearly in English. Strong literacy supports learning, helps with understanding technical content, and ensures effective participation in the fruit packing environment.