Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAWRT406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write nonfiction material

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write nonfiction material in a range of forms and to use basic editing and proofreading skills to refine work.It applies to individuals who draw on a range of information sources and writing techniques to produce nonfiction materials in variety of forms and delivery media. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine requirements for nonfiction material
  • Establish requirements of the nonfiction material including topic and elements of composition
  • Clarify purpose and required outcomes of the nonfiction material with relevant people
  • Identify intended audience and select the most suitable form, publication media
  • Develop ideas and concept for the nonfiction topic
  • Clarify copyright, intellectual property and regulatory requirements for the nonfiction material
  • Identify appropriate language, style, tone and length for the intended audience
  • Determine appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation for the intended audience
       
Element: Plan and prepare to write nonfiction material
  • Develop timeline for completion of the nonfiction material based on requirements
  • Prepare resources needed to produce the required materials
  • Plan writing task to reflect the publication media, scope, structure and content of the nonfiction material
  • Research and gather information to ensure that the requirements of the writing task will be met
       
Element: Create draft of nonfiction material
  • Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • Use writing techniques and structural elements appropriate for the publication type to create draft nonfiction material
  • Perform basic editing of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material
  • Perform basic proofreading of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material
  • Check content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
       
Element: Complete the nonfiction material
  • Confirm the draft is appropriate for the purpose, publication media and intended audience
  • Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders and establish the method by which feedback will be provided
  • Discuss and confirm any modifications with relevant people
  • Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish requirements of the nonfiction material including topic and elements of composition 
Clarify purpose and required outcomes of the nonfiction material with relevant people 
Identify intended audience and select the most suitable form, publication media 
Develop ideas and concept for the nonfiction topic 
Clarify copyright, intellectual property and regulatory requirements for the nonfiction material 
Identify appropriate language, style, tone and length for the intended audience 
Determine appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation for the intended audience 
Develop timeline for completion of the nonfiction material based on requirements 
Prepare resources needed to produce the required materials 
Plan writing task to reflect the publication media, scope, structure and content of the nonfiction material 
Research and gather information to ensure that the requirements of the writing task will be met 
Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks 
Use writing techniques and structural elements appropriate for the publication type to create draft nonfiction material 
Perform basic editing of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material 
Perform basic proofreading of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material 
Check content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements 
Confirm the draft is appropriate for the purpose, publication media and intended audience 
Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders and establish the method by which feedback will be provided 
Discuss and confirm any modifications with relevant people 
Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material
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CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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