COMS303

Module code

COMS303

Module title

Communication Skills

Prescription

To provide students with the knowledge and skills to communicate and self-manage effectively within the workplace while recognising cultural awareness.

Programmes

TC1801

NZQA Level

Level 3

NZQA Credits

5

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 50

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Communicate effectively within a team environment.
Receive and follow instructions to complete set tasks.
Describe and apply self-management techniques to use in the workplace.
Produce evidence of trade learning and experience.
Content: -Toolbox meetings
-Material specifications
-Trade-related terminology
-Safe work practices
-Self-management skills
-Cultural awareness practices
-Time management skills
-Communication techniques
-Teamwork
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The primary method of delivering the learning material is Project-based Learning. The teaching and learning material may incorporate workshop activities, laboratory tasks, lectures, online research, training videos, tutor directed learning, student managed learning, individual and group work.

Assessments will be a mix of formal and informal, conducted in group and individual settings. Observational assessments will also be used where appropriate.

Regular feedback to students will be provided including assessment results.

Over the course of a series of projects, it is anticipated that students will develop the skills and knowledge to meet or exceed the learning outcomes. These projects will provide the students with the opportunity to progressively develop their confidence and proficiency.
Assessment Criteria: Portfolio of evidence100
Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, the student must complete and submit all components and gain a mark of at least 50 for each achievement-based component within the portfolio. Students must also meet all of the requirements of the competency-based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks achieved in the achievement-based tasks.
Learning and Teaching Resource: An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.

COMS303 – Communication Skills