Essential Communication Skills| Level 3 Sample 1 controlled task | Mark Scheme | DRAFT v1.0
Assessment Activity
Completed
Assessment Criteria
Level 3 Speaking and Listening
Prepare preparation notes prior to the discussion clearly showing points to be
raised during the discussion to:
Provide information;
(C3.1A) Take part in a formal discussion in a
group of 3 – 6 people. The discussion must last
between 15 – 25 minutes depending on the size
of the group.
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Duration:
Max
Marks
1
Express opinions;
Express feelings;
1
Give instructions.
1
During the discussion the learner:
Clearly communicates complex information that is relevant to the purpose of the
discussion;
use varied and specialist vocabulary and expressions to suit topics, purposes and
situations;
2
Summarise and synthesise complex information to suit purpose;
respond appropriately to enquiries and constructively to feedback, including
criticism;
2
understand and follow detailed explanations and complex instructions on a range
of topics;
ask questions to increase your understanding of this topic;
1
understand the opinions and feelings of others and show that you can understand;
develop points and ideas with a sensitive awareness of others’ feelings, beliefs and
opinions;
1
use appropriate language and non-verbal communication;
use strategies to show listening and to clarify and confirm understanding;
confirm that listeners understand meaning;
1
help to move the discussion forward and work towards agreement where
appropriate.
1
____________
Size of Group: ___________.
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 6 marks required for a pass)
11
Achieved
Mark
(C3.1B) Give a talk/presentation of at least eight
minutes to an audience of at least three people
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During the presentation the learner:
prepare for a talk/presentation to communicate complex information that is
relevant to the purpose;
use a variety of techniques including non-verbal communication to engage the
audience;
use of an image or other support materials to enhance your talk/presentation and
to help the audience to understand it;
1
1
2
use appropriate varied and specialist vocabulary and expressions to suit topics,
purposes and situations;
speak clearly and adapt your language and a style of presentation to suit the
complexity , purpose and formality of the situation and needs of the audience;
keep to the subject and structure talk/presentation in a logical sequence to help
the audience follow a line of thought or series of events;
confirm that listeners understand meaning provide further detail and development
to clarify or confirm understanding.
Level 3 Reading
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 7 marks required for a pass)
(C3.2) Read, understand and
synthesise information
from different documents
about the same subject
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2
2
2
1
11
As part of the reading activity the learner has:
read and understand specialist and complex vocabulary
2
Use a variety of strategies to identify the main points, ideas and lines of argument,
and reasoning from text and images including by inference
3
recognise the writer’s purpose and intentions, including where they are implicit
2
locate and understand information using organisational features within source
documents
2
find the meaning of words and phrases not understood using reference materials
1
read critically to compare and evaluate accounts and recognise opinion and
possible bias
2
Select and explore a range of documents to obtain relevant information
1
Explore and understand complex information and lines of reasoning in documents
2
Synthesise information from documents
3
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 11 marks required for a pass)
18
Level 3 Writing
Doc 1 
(C3.3) Write documents of different types
communicating different complex information,
using language and
formats that are appropriate both to
purpose and audience
As part of the writing of the first document the learner has provided evidence of
planning
1
Produce the draft and revise where necessary
1
select and use formats, styles and techniques of writing that are appropriate to
communicating purpose and the complexity of the subject matter to the audience
organise material coherently to suit the length, complexity and purpose of the
document
use an appropriate style and tone to suit the audience, the degree of formality
required and the nature of the subject
1
present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence
2
make meaning clear
1
spell correctly
2
use punctuation correctly
2
use grammar correctly
2
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 9 marks required for a pass)
Doc 2 
1
2
15
As part of the writing of the first document the learner has provided evidence of
planning
Produce the draft and revise where necessary
1
select and use formats, styles and techniques of writing that are appropriate to
communicating purpose and the complexity of the subject matter to the audience
organise material coherently to suit the length, complexity and purpose of the
document
use an appropriate style and tone to suit the audience, the degree of formality
required and the nature of the subject
1
present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence
2
make meaning clear
1
spell correctly
2
use punctuation correctly
2
use grammar correctly
2
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 9 marks required for a pass)
1
1
2
15