Write for a defined context.

1. Write for a defined context.

2. P&P2FM10 Good writing principles P&P2FM11 Use basic writing tools Write for a Defined Context Topics Modules Notional Hours TF204.24 Understanding the basic rules of writing 15 5 10 10 10 50 TF204.25 Using different voices to get written messages across TF204.26 Writing good sentences TF204.27 Drafting basic business reports TF204.28 Writing basic letters Total Notional Hours

3. US 8964: Write for a Defined Context Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF204.24 Understanding the basic rules of writing Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to identify the correct and incorrect use of words and grammar in written text Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the importance not using complex and foreign words and avoiding too much slang Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the importance of writing “free” first drafts and then editing your writing Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand how to use a dictionary to check grammar Use mathematics Learner and societal development

4. Notional Hours 15 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of checking given written material for grammatical errors and correcting the errors To ensure that the learners can apply their understanding of the correct use of grammar in workplace and personal life situations WHY HOW • Individually study the basic writing rules • Individually review given text • Correct the text using a dictionary • Jointly discuss the corrections and the reasons why the corrections are important Topic Specification TF204.24 Understanding the basic rules of writing • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Use a dictionary to check grammar • Demonstrate understanding of the basic rules of good writing • Identify the incorrect use of grammar and words in text and replace them with the correct use of grammar • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to use the correct words and grammar in relevant job related writing • SHEQ • Understanding that the quality of reports and written material impacts positively on the total quality of the company

5. US 8964: Write for a Defined Context Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF204.25 Using different voices to get written messages across Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to use the active and passive voice to express information in a variety of ways Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Understand the impact of using active and passive voice in writing letters Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the concept and benefits of short sentences Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand the difference between active and passive voice Use mathematics Learner and societal development

6. Notional Hours 5 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of writing information and requests using correct sentence construction WHY To ensure that the learners can apply the rules of sentence construction to practical job related writing HOW • Given specific information in verbal and loosely written format the learners must draft properly constructed sentences using different expressions of active and passive voice to make the information meaningful • The learners must jointly discuss the writing and give positive feedback Topic Specification TF204.25 Using different voices to get the written message across • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of some basic rules regarding sentence construction and the use of active and passive voice in getting messages across • Use active and passive voice correctly to express information correctly • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Understanding of the basic rules of sentence construction and the use of active and passive voice • Ability to apply the rules of sentence construction correctly in job related communications • SHEQ • Ability to apply good sentence construction in SHEQ related written communication

7. US 8964: Write for a Defined Context Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF204.26 Writing good sentences Identify and solve problems Be able to compose a variety of sentences that can be combined into meaningful paragraphs Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Be able to avoid using sentences that contain unnecessary information Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Be able to avoid using empty phrases Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the basic rules for sentence structure Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand the need to structure sentences in such a way that readers do not lose interest Use mathematics Learner and societal development

8. Notional Hours 10 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of drafting sentences and paragraphs explaining what was seen in video clips, TV programmes and radio talk shows WHY To ensure that the learners can translate visual and audio information into meaningful well written sentences and paragraphs HOW • Learners view and listen to audio and visual inputs and then draft sentences and paragraphs to describe clearly what was observed • Learners share their writing and give each other constructive feedback Topic Specification TF204.26 Writing good sentences • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the basic rules of sentence construction • Avoid the construction of long sentences that contain unnecessary information • Compose a variety of well constructed sentences combined into meaningful paragraphs • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to construct clear and well constructed sentences in written format • Ability to use good sentence construction to write about the production process and ways of maintaining process stability • SHEQ • Ability to use good sentence construction to write short reports on SHEQ incidents

9. US 8964: Write for a Defined Context Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems TF204.27 Drafting basic business reports Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Be able to draft a variety of basic business reports using pro forma report formats and including graphs and diagrams Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the need for checking facts and the accuracy of figures and other information Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand how to maximise clarity in a report Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand basic purpose of business reports Use mathematics Learner and societal development

10. Notional Hours 10 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of drafting basic reports making use of information generated from a variety of job and non job related events To ensure that the learners can apply their knowledge of good report writing in a variety of work and personal situations WHY HOW • Jointly agree a basic report pro forma • Individually gather information and draft the basic reports • Individually work with someone who is computer literate and develop the report including basic graphs and diagrams • Present reports to the group and give mutual feedback and constructive comments Topic Specification TF204.27 Drafting basic business reports • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the purpose and basic structure of business reports • Draft a variety of basic business reports using basic pro forma formats, the reports should include basic graphs and diagrams • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • The ability to draft relevant basic progress reports on issues directly related to the process and the team supporting the process • SHEQ • Ability to draft basic reports on the progress regarding the implementation of Safety, Health and quality plans

11. US 8964: Write for a Defined Context Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF204.28 Writing Basic letters Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to draft a variety of personal and business letters that comply with an effective communication structure Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Be able to add addresses and greetings correctly to letters Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the differences between various types of letters Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what a good letter looks like Use mathematics Learner and societal development

12. Notional Hours 10 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of drafting basic letters and reviewing the letters as a small group exercise WHY To ensure that the learners can apply the basic principles of good letter writing related to basic production and SHEQ issues HOW • Jointly agree a good letter checklist based on the groups understanding of what a good letter will consist of • Individually write letters relating to different production, SHEQ and personal issues • Jointly review the letters and provide constructive inputs Topic Specification TF204.28 Writing Basic Letters • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the differences between various types of letters and business memorandum • Draft basic business and personal letters using the basic principles of good letter writing • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to write basic work related memorandum and personal letters and requests • SHEQ • Ability to write good letters relating to company SHEQ issues and/or deviations from SHEQ standards