Purpose of this Qualification?

The part qualification component ‘Foundational Communication’ describes the language skills, processes, knowledge and practices needed in the language of instruction for occupational training and in the language of formal usage in the workplace. The purpose of this component is to enable individuals to deal confidently and successfully with the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of formal occupational training, in relation to oral skills, print-based learning and the language of external assessments such as trade tests. People who achieve the part qualification will be able to speak, listen, read and write meaningfully and effectively in the language of instruction, so that they can progress further in their chosen occupational pathways and workplace contexts.

The part qualification component ‘Foundational Mathematical Literacy’ is the minimum, generic mathematical literacy that will provide learners with the necessary foundation to cope with the mathematical demands of occupational training and to engage meaningfully in real-life situations involving mathematics. Foundational Mathematical Literacy will also serve as the foundation for further development of an individual in mathematical literacy contexts and mathematical concepts that may be specific to an occupation or trade.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

• Communication at Adult Based Education and Training (ABET) Level 3 or equivalent.
• Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.

QUALIFICATION RULES

Learners must achieve 20 credits for the Foundational Communication component and 20 credits for the Foundational Mathematical Literacy component. Both components are compulsory.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Foundational Communication:

• Read and understand a range of text types, extract and use information, and make critical judgments.
• Write a variety of texts to record information and ideas.
• Interact orally with others with a reasonable degree of confidence for a number of purposes.
• Read and produce visual texts.
• Use knowledge of grammar to understand and communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Use the language of learning and teaching effectively for occupational learning and training.

Foundational Mathematical Literacy:

• Use numbers in a variety of forms to describe and make sense of situations, and to solve problems in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
• Manage personal finances using financial documents and related formulae.
• Collect, display and interpret data in various ways and solve related problems.
• Make measurements using appropriate measuring tools and techniques to solve problems in various measurement contexts.
• Describe and represent objects and the environment in terms of spatial properties and relationships.
• Interpret and solve problems involving mathematical patterns, relationships and functions.

Who should attend the training?

Those wishing to progress to a level 3 qualification.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This part qualification, by definition, articulates directly with all occupational and trade qualifications at NQF Levels 3 and 4, as well as with those occupational and trade qualifications at NQF Level 2 that specify Foundational Learning as a requirement. Any stipulations regarding the LOLT and the language of occupational assessment (e.g. trade tests) for the Foundational Communication component of the Part Qualification must be made in the relevant occupational qualification.