NZQA registered unit standard
27985 version 2
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Title
Participate in very basic everyday spoken transactions (EL
Foundation)
Level
1
Purpose
Credits
12
This unit standard is for people for whom English is an
additional language. It is intended for learners who have no
command or very minimal command of English, but are literate
in their own language.
People credited with this unit standard are able to participate in
very basic everyday spoken transactions (EL Foundation).
Classification
Languages > English Language
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
English Language (EL) refers to the acquisition of English as an additional language.
2
This unit standard may contribute to the New Zealand Certificate in English
Language (Foundation) (Level 1) [Ref: 1879]. It is at a level comparable to the
Common European Framework of Reference low A1.
3
All assessment activities must be conducted in English, which must not be the
candidate’s first language. Task instructions may be given in the candidate’s
preferred language.
4
Assessment must be conducted in a highly supportive and familiar environment, in
which the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly, and affective barriers are minimised.
Candidates may request assistance to understand the requirements of the
assessment tasks.
5
The assessor must be satisfied that the candidate can independently demonstrate
competence against the unit standard.
6
Two candidates may be assessed simultaneously, but each candidate must fulfil the
requirements of the unit standard independently.
7
It is recommended that:
i
the outcomes are assessed as part of an integrated unit of work, relevant to the
learning context of the candidate;
ii assessment be conducted in conjunction with assessment against other English
Language unit standards at this level.
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NZQA registered unit standard
27985 version 2
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8
Responses may contain significant phonological or linguistic inaccuracies, but must
be recognisable. Candidate’s speech may be hesitant with long pauses, single
words or short phrases, and may follow learnt formulas.
9
For the purposes of moderation, the assessment must be recorded audio-visually.
Guidelines for digital visual submissions for moderation can be found at:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/preparing-digital-visual-submissions-formoderation/.
10
Definitions
Common courtesies refer to interactions and behaviour that are respectful of others.
Enquiries refer to asking for information.
Everyday transactions refer to requests and enquiries.
Requests refer to asking for assistance or services.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Participate in very basic spoken everyday transactions (EL Foundation).
Range
six spoken transactions, two of which are initiated by the learner, assessed on
separate occasions, each in a different context and for a different purpose;
a minimum of one transaction must include numbers;
everyday transactions may include but are not limited to – asking the time or
price, asking to borrow an item.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Conventions of very basic spoken everyday interactions are used in a manner
appropriate to context and participants.
Range
1.2
Very basic enquiries and requests are made in a manner appropriate to the
purpose, context, topic, and relationship between participants.
Range
1.3
greetings, leave taking, common courtesies.
minimum of three requests and two enquiries over six
transactions.
Very basic enquiries and requests are responded to in a manner appropriate to
the purpose, context, topic, and relationship between participants.
Range
Planned review date
minimum of three requests and two enquiries, over six
transactions.
31 December 2017
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SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27985 version 2
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
16 May 2013
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
21 May 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA National Qualifications Services nqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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