Plan for Communications Level 2
What you have to do...
You must put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you
can communicate well at Level 2. Your portfolio should include
evidence to meet the following 3 types of communication:
2.1 Speaking and Listening
2.2 Reading
2.3 Writing
How you are going to do it...
2.1 Speaking and listening
1. You need to provide evidence where you have taken part in two discussions with two or more people (other than your assessor).
You have to provide evidence that you have prepared for your discussion. You must meet the criteria on page 3.
2.1.3 (a)
2. You must provide evidence that you have made a presentation or given a talk for at least 4 minutes.
You must meet the criteria listed on page 4.
2.1.3(b)
2.2 Reading
3. You have to read, understand and synthesise two documents about the same subject (minimum 500 words long), one must contain reasoning and one must contain an image.
You must provide your synthesis of the material you have read which will be the handout to accompany your presentation.
You must meet the criteria listed on page 5.
2.2.1
2.3 Writing
4. You must write two different documents, giving different information to
You must provide
a) A plan for each document b) A draft of each document and c) Your final document
You must meet the criteria on page 6.
2.3.1
Very important - both documents must be free from spelling and grammar errors.
TIPS – Using work you have already done
Using work you have already completed for your AON and IT Essential Skill.
Your TWO writing documents will be the ECO footprint investigation and the handout you produced to accompany your power point presentation.
One discussion will be following your PowerPoint presentation (which I will assess). Your preparation materials will be your PowerPoint and your speakers’ notes.
One discussion will be your end of shift discussion. You will get a witness testimony from your supervisor based on the criteria on page 3. You will need a preparation document for this discussion.
Essential Skills Wales: Communication Level 2
C2.1 Speaking and Listening: Assessor Observation of Formal Discussion
Discussion 1 or 2 (please circle) Candidate Name:
Date of discussion: Number in group (two or more other people not including assessor):
Subject of discussion:
Related to (please indicate): programme of study work area of personal interest
Evidence for C2.1.1 and C3.1.2 may be generated in the discussions for C.2.3 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
C2.1., C2.2 & C2.3
C2.1.1 Understand and respond by:
identifying relevant detail
responding constructively
using strategies to show you are listening
C 2.1.2 Speak to communicate on familiar and unfamiliar topics:
feelings
opinions
questions
instructions
by using varied vocabulary and expressions to clarify what you are saying if necessary
C2.1.3 Discussion:
prepare for the discussion
make clear and relevant contributions
support own opinions and/or arguments with evidence
respect the turn-taking rights of others
(The candidate must attach a copy of preparatory notes made for the discussion)
Signed by Candidate: Signed by Assessor:
Date: Date:
Essential Skills Wales: Communication Level 2
C2.1.3b Speaking and Listening: Assessor Observation of Short Talk
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:
Iconfirm 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): C2.2 (reading) YES/NO
C2.3 (writing) YES/NO
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 C2.1.3b
Speak clearly by:
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 talk with little or no difficulty? (assessor to confirm)
(The candidate must attach a copy of preparatory notes made for this talk/presentation. If used – powerpoint slides must also be attached)
Signed by Candidate: Signed by Assessor:
Date: Date:
Essential Skills Wales: Communication Level 2
C2.2.1 Read and Summarise: Assessment Record
Candidate Name:
Purpose of summary:
Subject:
Length of documents:(please indicate): Each over 500 words YES NO
Is this reading activity linked to (please indicate): C2.1 (discussion) YES NO
C2.3 (writing) YES NO
Material read
(Document description and title)
Type of document Image Reasoning
Doc. 1
Doc. 2
information from at least two documents about the same subject
Each document must be at least 500 words long and of different types
At least one document must contain 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:
Date: Date:
Essential Skills Wales: Communication Level 2
C2.3.1 Writing: Assessment Record
Candidate Name:
Title of Document:
Subject:
Type:
Audience:
Length of document:(please indicate): Over 500 words YES NO
Has candidate included(please indicate): Plan YES NO
Draft YES NO
Final copy YES NO
C2.3.1 Write two documents of
differenttypes, each one giving
different information to different audiences in appropriate formats, using language that is appropriate to your purpose and audience.
One document must be 500 words long.
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:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS WALES
COMMUNICATION – LEVEL 2
EVIDENCE TRACKING RECORD
Candidate
COMPONENT REFERENCE(S)
C2.1 Speaking and listening
Example 1 – Group Discussion
Example 2 – Group Discussion
Example 3 – Group Discussion (If required)
Short talk (at least 4 minutes)
C2.2 Reading
Document 1 Image
Each document must be at least 500 words long.
Document 2 Image
C2.3 Writing 500 word document
Other document
I confirm that the evidence submitted is the candidate’s own work and that it meets all the evidence requirements for Essential Skills Wales Communication.
CANDIDATE ASSESSOR
