COM303

Level 3 Communication English (COM303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms E. McDonald.

In Communication English you will learn practical skills to be able communicate effectively with a wide range of people in different situations. This will be done through research, discussion, individual projects, the study of literature and film, and practical tasks.

Themes will include:

  • Relational Skills
  • Visual Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

You will develop confidence as you learn the communication skills that employers look for in school leavers and job seekers.  The ability to be able to communicate effectively with employers and workmates will create opportunities for employment success.  

All units of work are internally assessed and contribute credits towards NCEA Level 3. This course is designed to be taken along side CIV303, WOW303, and Tourism.

Communication English is not an approved subject for University Entrance as the assessments tasks are Unit Standards.


  

Course Overview

Term 1
Relational Skills

Term 2
Written Communication

Term 3
Visual Communication

Term 4
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry.  A positive attitude and the desire to achieve are essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1B8 Exercise Book

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1296 v8
NZQA Info
Conduct informal interviews
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2990 v8
NZQA Info
Read texts to research information for a specific purpose
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9681 v8
NZQA Info
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19629 v6
NZQA Info
Write a focused report
Level: 4
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27617 v1
NZQA Info
Lay out pages intended for publication
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.