Foundational Learning Competencies
SAQA ID
88895
MIN CREDITS
40
EST DURATION
3 MONTHS
SETA
QCTO
How is the programme aligned?
This programme is a SAQA registered qualification aligned to unit standards
Unit Standards
The main purpose of foundational learning is to remove any barriers to learning and progress in occupational pathways and skills development.
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.
Who is the target audience?
This qualification is useful to learners who would like to achieve the compulsory fundamental requirements at all four levels in the FET band for mathematical literacy and language.
What are the entry requirements?
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 1
- Numeracy at NQF Level 1
- Literacy at NQF Level 1
What is the purpose of the programme?
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:
- Oral skills
- Print-based learning
- Language of external assessments such as trade tests.
Foundational mathematical literacy’ is the minimum, generic mathematical literacy that will give learners 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.
What are the learning outcomes?
People who achieve this 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.
How is the programme structured?
1. Foundational communication (20 credits)
Element 1: Reading – Read and understand a range of text types, extract and use information, and make critical judgments.
Element 2: Writing – Write a variety of texts to record and information and ideas.
Element 3: Speaking and listening – Interact orally with others with a reasonable degree of confidence for a number of purposes.
Element 4: Visual literacy – Read and produce visual texts.
Element 5: Language structure and use – Use knowledge of grammar in order to understand and communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking. and listening.
Element 6: Study skills – Use the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) effectively for occupational learning and training.
Element 7: Workplace terminology – understanding of general workplace terminology.
2. Mathematical Literacy (20 credits)
Element 1: Numbers – 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.
Element 2: Finance – Manage personal finances using financial documents and related formulae.
Element 3: Data and chance – Collect, display, and interpret data in various ways and solve related problems.
Element 4: Measurement – Make measurements using appropriate measuring tools and techniques and solve problems in various measurement contexts.
Element 5: Space and shape – Describe and represent objects and the environment in terms of spatial properties and relationships.
Element 6: Patterns and relationships – Describe, show, interpret and solve problems involving mathematical patterns, relationships, and functions.
Note: It is not compulsory to complete both foundational communication and mathematical literacy modules and can be completed independently.
How will the course be delivered and assessed?
Facilitation strategy
We offer our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, and virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays, and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.
Assessment strategy
- Formative Assessment is conducted throughout the programme during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
- Summative Assessment is conducted at the end of the foundational training phase. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the workplace and complete a logbook.
- Final Integral Assessment (FISA) is conducted at the end of the qualification and learners are only eligible for the FISA once competent for all modules. The FISA will consist of assessment of knowledge, practical and reflexive components although these may be integrated.
What are the workplace requirements?
Outcomes-based qualifications require application of skills in the workplace. For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:
- A supervisor/manager
- PC with MS Office and access to the internet and a printer
- Planting materials, implements and tools
- Applicable PPE for plantings and testing of water
- Water source as well as tools and equipment to sample and test water
- Company policies and procedures including:
- Code of conduct
- Human resource policies
- Disciplinary rules
- Grievance procedures
What workplace activities will need to be completed?
Individuals who have met all the requirements of Foundational Mathematical Literacy are able to make sense of and solve problems in real contexts by responding to information about mathematical ideas that is presented in a variety of ways:
- Solve problems by defining their goals
- Analysing and making sense of problem situations
- Planning how to solve problems
- Executing their plans
- Interpreting and evaluating the results
- Justifying the method and solution.
Individuals will respond by means of identifying or locating, ordering, sorting, comparing, counting, estimating, computing, measuring, modelling, interpreting, and communicating.
This qualification is useful to learners who would like to achieve the compulsory fundamental requirements at all four levels in the FET band for mathematical literacy and language.
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