Foundation Skills Training Package (FSK) How to read and interpret a unit of competency from the FSK Training Package © Community Centres SA 2016 This resource has been designed and developed by Community Centres SA. It may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes however it is requested that you acknowledge Community Centres SA as the source. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Synopsis of this presentation This presentation works through an example unit of competency from the Foundation Skills Training Package (FSK). It is designed to assist ACE Providers, Coordinators of the Program and Tutors to fully understand the layout of a unit and the information contained within each section. The presentation will cover how to read and interpret the unit, its assessment requirements and the relevant information from the Training Package Implementation Guide. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency To fully comprehend a unit of competency from the Foundation Skills Training Package there are three separate documents which need to be accessed. The Unit of Competency The Assessment Requirements for the same Unit of Competency The Implementation Guide information that relates to the selected Unit of Competency © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Where the three documents can be located The Unit of Competency and the Assessment Requirements for the unit can be accessed at: www.training.gov.au The Implementation Guide for the FSK Training Package can be accessed at: www.ibsa.org.au Direct link to the Implementation Guide is: https://www.ibsa.org.au/sites/default/files/downloads/FSK%20Implementation%20Guide%20-%20Appendix%20A.pdf © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Check to ensure the unit of competency that is intended to be used is listed as being available for use in the ACE Program. This list is available on the Community Centres SA website: http://www.communitycentressa.asn.au/ The direct link to this list of units is: http://www.communitycentressa.asn.au/documents/item/637 © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency The Unit of Competency – (First document) FSKOCM02 – Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work. Code and Title Modification History Application Unit Sector Elements and Performance Criteria Foundation Skills Mapping Information Links Most significant sections for ACE purposes © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Code and Title It is important to ensure accuracy of this information, especially in an accredited ACE course. Application In this section we learn the ACSF level of the core skills embedded in this unit. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Elements and Performance Criteria This section of the unit gives us the content of the teaching the unit requires. Learners must master the knowledge and skills explicit within the performance criteria. Foundation Skills This section names the Foundation Skills which MUST be addressed in the delivery of this unit. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Links This link names the web address where the Foundation Skills Training Package Implementation Guide can be found. Direct link to the Implementation Guide is: https://www.ibsa.org.au/sites/default/files/downloads/FSK%20Implementation%20Guide%20-%20Appendix%20A.pdf © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Code and Title It is pivotal to ensure that the code and title of the Assessment Requirements document matches exactly the code and title of the unit of competency document. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency The Assessment Requirements for the Unit of Competency – (Second Document) FSKOCM02 – Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work. Code and title Modification History Performance Evidence Knowledge Evidence Assessment Conditions Links Most significant sections for ACE purposes © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Performance Evidence The dot point/s in this section state the requirements that learners MUST DEMONSTRATE to attain competency in this unit. Knowledge Evidence The dot point/s in this section state the requirements that learners MUST EVIDENCE to attain competency in this unit. © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Assessment Conditions Key information in this section: Workplace standards and expectations Cultural appropriateness with LLN requirements Reasonable adjustments for those learners with special needs © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Links The link below is the web address where the Foundation Skills Training Package Implementation Guide can be found. This link will take you directly to the document. https://www.ibsa.org.au/sites/default/files/downloads/FSK%20Implementation%20Guide%20-%20Appendix%20A.pdf © Community Centres SA 2016

FSK – A unit of competency Foundation Skills Training Package Implementation Guide – (Third Document) This document provides information to enable the tutor to ensure appropriate interpretation of the unit’s intent as well as the standards for assessment. © Community Centres SA 2016

Questions Any questions If you have any questions please contact Paul at: pmulroney@communitycentressa.asn.au © Community Centres SA 2016