Mapping older GCSE Equivalents to the New LASER Access GCSE
Equivalents 2010-11: English
How to Use

Simply enter details of the evidence drawn from existing Access Units or other
qualifications/courses in the boxes under ‘Mapped Evidence’ for each unit below.

Ensure that the new units listed below are added to your Access Diploma list of
optional units in its rules of combination and that the old ones are removed

Retain this mapping document, get your Access external moderator to approve it
and ensure that is available when confirming student results at the final Awards
Board
UNIT TITLE:
Communication Skills
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
2
UNIT CODE: FN22SE903
This unit has 3 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Communicate effectively in writing
2. Demonstrate effective reading skills.
3. Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills
UNIT TITLE:
Critical Analysis of a Text
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
UNIT CODE:
FC22SE903
This unit has 1 learning outcome
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will:
1. Understand the language structure and
characterisation within a chosen fictional text.
GCSE Equivalent Mapping Template 2010-11
(Access/A2)
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
UNIT TITLE:
Writing for Different Purposes
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
UNIT CODE
FN22SE904
This unit has 3 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Use different forms of writing
2. Understand the techniques of original writing
3. Understand how to use and acknowledge sources
when writing
UNIT TITLE:
Critical Reading
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
2
UNIT CODE:
FN22SE905
This unit has 2 learning outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Understand differences and similarities in texts
2. Appreciate literary techniques.
UNIT TITLE:
Speaking and Listening
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
2
UNIT CODE:
FN22SE906
This unit has 3 learning outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Know how to give a talk
2. Know how to participate effectively in a group
discussion.
3. Understand aspects of academic discussion
Centre Name
Approved: Access Manager/Coordinator
Approved Access External Moderator
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