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National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Write texts that
meet a range of
communicative
context
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
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National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Write texts that meet a range of
communicative context
Modules
Topics
Notional
Hours
10
P&P4FM
BF409.02 Understanding critical thinking skills as strategies for planning
10
Planning your
writing
BF409.03 Understanding the importance of good research
10
P&P4FM
BF409.01 Understanding the purpose of writing and know your audience
BF409.04 Using language structures to promote coherence and cohesion in writing
BF409.05 Drafting own writing and editing for improvement
Total Notional Hours
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
Using structures
8
12
50
P&P4FM
Drafting and editing
2
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
US: 8970
Write texts that meet a range of communicative context
BF409.01
Understanding the purpose of writing and
know your audience
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Be able to use langauge that is
sensitive to socio-cultural
differences and biases
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Be able to structure the writing
to convey the message cleary
Understand how the purpose
of the writing will influence
decisions regarding content,
structure, and design of a
document
Be able to select the correct
text-type and style appropriate
to the audience and purpose
of the writing
Be able to identify who your readers are
for a specific document
Understand what the focus of the
writing is, and how to stick to the point
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Understand how to analyse and target
an audience
Commissioned by PAMSA
Communicate effectively
Learner and societal
development
and German Technical Co-Operation
3
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Topic Specification: BF409.01
Execute, test and
evaluate
Analyse, plan and
make decisions
Collect Information
Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Understanding the purpose of writing and know your audience
Assignment Description
W
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An individual and group exercise
to determine whether the target
audience and the context of the
writing is clear
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to identify the purpose and context of
writing
• Are able to write for a target audience and to
change the language to suit specific audiences
Interview experts
Attend lectures
Topic assessment criteria
HOW
•Are able to select appropriate language avoiding
socio-cultural insensitive language
Group Discussions
Sketch
1.
Write two memos outlining reasons why a
salary raise is a good idea. One memo
should be addressed to the employeer and
the other to the employees. Pay special
attention to the structure of the writing
2.
Learners swop memos and in small groups
engage in discussion regarding the target
audiences, the style and language of the
memos and how clear they where
3.
During a structured/facilitated feedback
session groups will make suggestions on
improvements and answer questions
regarding the conclusions drawn in the
smaller groups
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
questionnaire
Commissioned by PAMSA
Notional
Hours
10
and German Technical Co-Operation
4
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
US: 8970
Write texts that meet a range of communicative context
BF409.02
Understanding critical thinking skills as
strategies for planning
Understand the need to think independently,
avoiding oversimplifications, listen and read
critically, examining and evaluating assumptions
Understand the basic techniques of
critical thinking and how they are
applied to enhance planning
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Understand the need to support arguments with
sound facts and show a logical development of
a clearly articulated premise
Be able to question deeply: raising and
pursuing root or significant questions,
exploring implications and
consequences, and analysing
arguments
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Understand brainstorming and
creative thinking techniques
and how to apply it
Be able to apply one or more techniques
(e.g. mind-mapping or spider diagrams)
to assist with organising thoughts
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Understand the importance of planning
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
5
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Topic Specification: BF409.02
Execute, test and
evaluate
Analyse, plan and
make decisions
Collect Information
Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Understanding critical thinking skills as strategies for planning
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
A group and an individual exercise
where the learners apply critical
thinking skills and use the
techniques available such as
brainstorming as a strategy for
planning
Interview experts
Attend lectures
HOW
Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to understanding of the practical use of
critical thinking techniques and strategies
•Are able to apply critical thinking skills as
strategies for planning
• Are able to support arguments with facts and
sound reasoning
Group Discussions
Sketch
1.
The group participates in a facilitated brain
storming session about a chosen subject.
The group pays special attention while the
session is in progress to critical thinking
skills and techiques such as mind mapping
to organise the thoughts
2.
Individually prepare a well researched,
clearly articulated report on the outcome of
the brainstorming session
3.
During a feedback session groups will
share observations, answer questions, and
make recommendations regarding the
techniques
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Notional
Hours
Answer questions
10
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
6
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
US: 8970
Write texts that meet a range of communicative context
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
BF409.03
Understanding the importance of good
research
Be able to formulate
conclussions and summaries
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Be able to cite quotations, to create
references and to keep addequate notes
of the sources used
Be able to establish the
validity and the reliability of
data and information
Understand the need to prepare a
research framework and to set research
parameters
Understand the basic principles of
classification and categorising used in
resource centers
Be able to access information from
different reliable sources (including the
internet)
Identify and solve
problems
Understand the need for research (due
to recent industry developments)
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
7
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Topic Specification: BF409.03
Execute, test and
evaluate
Analyse, plan and
make decisions
Collect Information
Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Field visit
Media search
Understanding the importance of good research
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
A group and individual exercise
where learners make use of the
internet to research a specific
subject and prepare a report.
HOW
Group Discussions
Sketch
1.
The group visits a library/resource center
and are required to find source materials
on accidents in the workplace.
2.
Individuals are provided with access to the
internet and are required to prepare a short
report on the effects of accidents in the
workplace, paying special attention to
establishing the validity and reliability of
the data and noting what sources where
used.
3.
During a feedback session individuals to
present their observations, answer
questions, and make recommendations
regarding the research
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to access reliable, relevant information
from varying sources
•Are able to produce coherent text, correctly
reference sources and formulate conclusions
Interview experts
Attend lectures
Topic assessment criteria
•Are able to sort, classify and sift sources for
relevance
•Are able to write text with complex subject matter
in a clear, well-research manner
Complete a
questionnaire
Commissioned by PAMSA
Notional
Hours
10
and German Technical Co-Operation
8
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
US: 8970
Write texts that meet a range of communicative context
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
BF409.04
Using language structures to promote
coherence and cohesion in writing
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Understand the need for the overall
structure and the conclusion of the text
to be clearly formulated
Be able to compile and
abstract or executive summary
Understand how links between
paragraphs and effective transitions
between sentences promote coherence
and cohesion of writing
Be able to use a range of
sentence lenghts in text to
enhance clarity
Be able to describe and use different
types of sentences
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Understand the different parts of a
paragraph (e.g. the topic sentence, the
closing sentence and the supporting
details)
Study the construction of paragraphs
and the types of paragraphs used in
writing (inter alia descriptive, definition,
compare and contrast, sequencing and
choice paragraphs
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
and German Technical Co-Operation
9
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Topic Specification: BF409.04
Execute, test and
evaluate
Analyse, plan and
make decisions
Collect Information
Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Using language structures to promote coherence and cohesion in writing
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
An individual exercise where
learners should write a coherent
and cohesive report using different
types of sentences and
paragraphs.
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to demonstrate an understanding of
language structures and features and how they are
applied
•Are able to use a range of sentence and
paragraph types to express meaning clearly
Interview experts
Attend lectures
Topic assessment criteria
HOW
•Are able to control the overall structure of the
writing and clearly formulate a conclusion
Group Discussions
Sketch
1.
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
2.
3.
Make presentation
Complete documents
Individual learners are required to write a
detailed report on: The importance of
general maintenance of tools and
equipment in the workplace. The report
should incorporate different types of
sentences and paragraphs.
Learners swap reports and compile a list of
identifiable types of paragraphs and
sentences used in one another’s reports
During a feedback session groups present
their observations, answer questions, and
make recommendations regarding the
language structure in the written text
Draft a report
Notional
Hours
Answer questions
8
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
10
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
US: 8970
Write texts that meet a range of communicative context
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
BF409.05
Drafting own writing and editing for
improvement
Be able to write text on complex
subject matters to suit a specific
audience, purpose and context
Be able to consistently apply the common
conventions of standard written English and
monitor for correct:
spelling,punctuation,capitalization,diction
(choice of vocabulary) and formal grammar
usage
Be able to identify and avoid
use of clichés, exessive use of
jargon, euphemisms and
offensive or incorrect register
Understand the importance of neatness,
legibility, and visual appeal of
documents
Be able to use electronic technologies
to revise, edit, and format
communications (italic, bold etc.)
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Be able to revise and edit text to:
eliminate false ideas and unsupported
claims and to ensure logical and
organised presentation of information
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Be able to use gender-inclusive, neutral,
and parallel language
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Understand the fact that text can be laid
out in different ways to make it more
readable and to create emphasis.
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
Commissioned by PAMSA
and German Technical Co-Operation
11
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4
Topic Specification: BF409.05
Analyse, plan and
make decisions
Collect Information
Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Field visit
Media search
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
A group exercise where learners
edit existing workplace
documents, change the layout of a
document to improve it and make a
fieldtrip to a newspaper printing
and editing facility
Interview experts
Attend lectures
HOW
Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to revise, edit and format text to improve
clarity and correctness
•Are able to use different layout options appropriate
to the nature and purpose of the text
•Are able to improve the logical sequencing of
ideas through redrafting
Group Discussions
Sketch
1.
Case studies
Compile lists
Propose solutions/
recommendations
Execute, test and
evaluate
Drafting own writing and editing for improvement
Job assignment
Make presentation
2.
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
questionnaire
3.
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Provide learners with the same unedited
material, including various types of
technical and professional documents.
Learners should:
•
edit the work for technical
correctness
•
critically review evidence that
supports the arguments
•
adjust the visual layouts
1. to enhance
the messages
Learners, working in pairs, are required to
edit each other's work, identifying
problems and proposing solutions.
Learners to re-examine their own work,
discuss each edit, and try to agree on final
revisions
Learners to submit final edited document
and German Technical Co-Operation
Notional
Hours
12
12