Plan for Communications Level 3
What you have to do...
You must put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you
can communicate well at Level 3. Your portfolio should include
evidence to meet the following 3 types of communication:
3.1 Speaking and Listening
3.2 Reading
3.3 Writing
How you are going to do it...
3.1 Speaking and listening
1. You need to provide evidence where you have taken part in two discussions with two or more people (one of the discussions has to be face to face)
You have to provide evidence that you have prepared for your discussion. You must meet the criteria on page 3.
3.1.3 (a)
2. You must provide evidence that you have made a presentation or given a talk for at least 8 minutes. (you can provide a witness statement with supporting
material, provided it meets all the criteria on page 4).
3.1.3(b)
3. You have to read, understand and synthesise two documents about the same subject (minimum 1000 words), one must contain complex information and one must contain an image.
You must provide your synthesis of the material you have read.
These documents can be linked to your research for your presentation in point 2.
You must meet the criteria listed on page 5.
3.2.1
4. You must write two different documents, giving different information to different audiences about complex subjects. One of your documents must be a minimum of 1000 words long.
You must provide
b) A draft of each document and
c) Your final documents
You must meet the criteria on page 6.
3.3.1
C3.1 Speaking and Listening: Assessor Observation of Formal Discussion
Discussion 1 or 2 (please circle)
Candidate Name:
Date of discussion: Number in group (not including assessor):
Subject of discussion:
Related to (please indiate): programme of study work area of personal interest
Evidence for C3.1.1 and C3.1.2 may be generated in the discussions for C.3.1.3 or in less formal situations in everyday life and work.
The assessor will look for evidence that you can:
Assessor to tick boxes as applicable
Assessor Comments
Please give concrete evidence of what the candidate said or did that meets the criteria for C3.1., C3.2 & C3.3
C3.1.1 Understand and respond by:
identifying relevant detail in complex discussions
responding constructively
using strategies to show you are listening
C 3.1.2 Speak to communicate on familiar and unfamiliar topics:
Information
feelings
opinions
questions
complex instructions
by using varied vocabulary and expressions to clarify what you are saying if necessary
C3.1.3 Discussion:
prepare for the discussion
make clear and relevant contributions
develop points and ideas showing sensitivity towards others
encourage others to contribute
(The candidate must attach a copy of preparatory notes made for the discussion)
Date: Date:
Essential Skills Wales: Communication Level 3
C3.1.3b Speaking and Listening: Assessor Observation of formal Presentation
Candidate Name:
Subject:
Related to:(please indicate): programme of study work area of personal interest
Duration of talk: Number in the audience(at least 3): Date:
I confirm that the candidate has presented preparatory notes for the talk (please box to confirm)
Description of the image used or other visual support material:
Is this talk/presentation linked to (please indicate): C3.2 (reading) YES/NO
C3.3 (writing) YES/NO
The assessor will look for evdence that you can:
Assessor to tick boxes as applicable
Assessor Comments
Please give concrete evidence of what the candidate said or did that meets the criteria for C3.1.3b
Speak clearly by:
articulating your words clearly
use a style of language to suit the subject, purpose and
audience
adapt the volume, pitch and pace of your speaking
vary your tone
Structure your talk by:
having a clear sequence
using a variety of ways to support your main points
keeping to the point
Did the audience follow the presentation with little or no difficulty? (assessor to confirm)
(The candidate must attach a copy of preparatory notes made for this presentation. If used – PowerPoint slides
must also be attached)
Signed by Candidate: Signed by Assessor:
C3.2.1 Read and Synthesise: Assessment Record
Candidate Name:
Purpose of synthesis:
Subject:
Length of documents:(please indicate): Each over 1000 words YES NO
Is this reading activity linked to (please indicate): C3.1 (discussion) YES NO
C3.3 (writing) YES NO
Material read
(Document description and title)
Type of document Image Complex Instructions/R
easoning
Doc. 1
Doc. 2
Assessment criteria How assessment criteria were met
C3.2.1 – Read, understand and synthesise information from at least two documents about the same subject.
Each document must be at least 1,000 words long and of a different type.
At least one must contain complex information or reasoning, and at least one must contain an image.
There should be clear evidence of how the image was used to aid understanding.
Candidates must work independently to select material from the documents.
Signed by Candidate: Signed by Assessor:
C3.3.1 Writing: Assessment Record
Candidate Name:
Title of Document:
Subject:
Type:
Audience:
Length of document:(please indicate): Over 1000 wordsYES NO
Has candidate included(please indicate): Plan YES NO
Draft YES NO
Final copy YES NO
At least two of these forms must be completed – one for each document produced
Assessment criteria How assessment criteria were met
C3.3.1 – Write two documents of
different types, each one giving
different information to different audiences about complex
subjects in appropriate formats, using language that is appropriate to the purpose and audience. One document must be at least 1,000 words long.
For each document, there must be evidence of planning and at least one draft, with evidence of checking.
In final work, sentences must be formed correctly, with correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Paragraphing must be appropriate.
Signed by Candidate: Signed by Assessor:
