1. How to Select a Suitable Unit from FSK for an ACE Course
Foundation Skills
How to Select a Suitable Unit from FSK for an ACE Course
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2. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Synopsis of this presentation
This presentation explains a process, which can be followed, to ensure that a suitable unit of competency is selected to enable the planned ACE course to be delivered to maximum effect.
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3. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
The Process
Check that the unit is listed as available for ACE delivery
Ensure that the Foundation Skills embedded in the unit are the focus of your intended ACE delivery
Ensure the content of the unit matches the vocational content you have selected as the context for developing the Foundation Skills
Ensure that the ACSF level of the unit is suitable for the learner cohort
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4. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Is the unit on the list of available units for ACE delivery?
Not all the units from the foundation Skills
Training Package are available for ACE
delivery. Ensure that the unit you wish
to use, is listed as an available unit for
ACE delivery. This list can be accessed on
the Community Centres SA website.
Follow the link below:
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5. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Are the Foundation Skills Embedded in the Unit the Correct Ones for the Planned ACE Course?
Each unit lists the Foundation Skills which are embedded
For example:
FSKLRG04 – Use basic strategies for work-related learning
Foundation Skills - This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill
Performance Criteria
Description
Reading
Locates and reads information to support own work-related learning
Oral Communication
Discusses progress with trainer or supervisor
Planning and Organising
Develops and following a personal learning plan
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6. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
However – the following may occur
FSKOCM02 - Engage in basic spoken exchanges
In this unit the Foundation Skills are not overtly named, but are explicit within the Performance Criteria.
So to recognise these Foundation Skills the Performance Criteria must be reviewed.
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7. It is clear, from the highlighted sections of the performance criteria, that Oral Communication is the ACSF Core Skill embedded into this unit. A performance feature could be, “Understands and responds appropriately in highly familiar oral contexts where exchanges are short and explicit.” I have selected this due to the fact that there is emphasis on accuracy of speech and strategies being used to maximise effectiveness of exchanges.
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8. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Is This Unit Suitable for My ACE Course?
This unit is suitable for my ACE course, provided that:
Oral Communication is the Foundation Skill targeted in my delivery
My learners will be able to accommodate learning pitched at ACSF Level 1
The Tutor is able to name the indicators/ descriptors of competency achievement in the Oral Communication strategies taught in this course
Oral Language can be taught within any vocational context .
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9. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Does the Unit’s Content Match the Vocational Context of the ACE Delivery?
Oral Communication is pivotal to learning and is relevant to all vocational contexts.
* conversation – community involvement
involvement * questions – clarification, seeking information
* accessing services – utilities, Service Providers
*learning – all topics of learning and engagement
* description – detailing needs, feelings etc.
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10. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Is the ACSF Level of the Unit Suitable for the Prospective Learners?
Each unit in the FSK Training Package is written to an ACSF level. This information is located in the unit document under the heading “Application.”
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11. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
Is the ACSF Level of the Unit Suitable for the Prospective Learners?
It is a requirement that the anticipated capabilities of the targeted cohort of learners would enable them to achieve competency in the ACSF Core Skills at the named level.
This requires the Tutor to make an educational assessment of the learner cohort and to also plan content that is aligned to the identified ACSF level of complexity.
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12. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
The ACSF Level of Complexity
At each level of each Core Skill there is a table such as the above detailing the complexity expectations or standards which demonstrate achievement of the level.
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13. Selecting a Suitable Unit for an ACE Course
A Suitable Unit for ACE Delivery If these criteria are met, then the unit selected is suitable for the intended ACE delivery. You are now able to plan the content and skills development to be delivered within the ACE course.
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14. Questions
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