1ENGLIT - Level 1 English for Literacy
Course Description
This course is specifically designed for students who are yet to gain one or both of the Literacy Co-requisite standards for reading and writing and who find mainstream English challenging for specific reasons.
Learning will focus on real world contexts for reading, writing and communication appropriate to the workplace, training courses and apprenticeships. Students will develop reading and writing skills that will support them to confidently access their learning in all areas.
This course will not normally lead to a Year 12 English course. However, students may discuss requirements of this progression with the Head of English prior to final selection.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry to the course will be based on all results produced in Year 10 English and will be on the advice of each student's English teacher. Students may select this as a preferred option as an indicator of interest to their teachers.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A personal laptop is strongly encouraged for all class learning and assessment work.
Pathway
This course supports students towards vocational pathways.
Assessment Information
Assessment in this course is through a learning portfolio. Student work is assessed as they are ready throughout the year. Students may not gain credits until later in the year due to this process.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Product Assembler, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Cook, Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing Manager, Retail Manager, Cafe Worker, Buyer, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Chef, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Visual Merchandiser, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Bank Worker, Flight Attendant, Retail Sales Assistant, Insurance Claims Officer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Service Station Attendant, Telemarketer,