Reads and writes own name, address, and phone number, and signs name as appropriate, e.g. fills in details on a simple form.

Recognises and identifies purpose of very short explicit pictorial texts, e.g. traffic signs.

Follows simple written instructions, e.g. simple road signs and warnings.

Locates key pieces of information based on literal match in a short, explicit, familiar text e.g. ingredients in a recipe.

Locates single items of information from a procedural text in the immediate environment, e.g. for using a public telephone.

Recognises familiar symbols, abbreviations, numerical, and colour codes in work instructions related to own job.

Reads a pie-graph to locate specific personally relevant workplace information.

Writes short note of one or two sentences following a model and with teacher support, to support application, e.g. a request for fee relief for English class or child care.

Indicates a problem / hazard/ fault/ defect to a supervisor.

Responds to and/or elicits specific information in order to complete a one step procedure.

Gives instructions consisting of one or two steps, e.g. tells someone directions to reach a nearby location.

Introduces self and greets others in short conversation.

Listens to and follows one-step instruction to complete task in immediate context.

Recognises very short, explicit, pictorial texts, e.g. understands logos related to worker safety before using a piece of machinery, reads letters on a keyboard.

Locates relevant graphic instructions accompanying a new piece of technology to learn new information or skills about a technology or medium, e.g. uses an automatic teller machine by following instructions given graphically on the screen.

Gives spoken instructions of one or two steps, supported by body language, to fellow worker explaining how to perform a series of routine tasks, e.g. operate a piece of technology.

Expresses personal opinion in a short simple conversation, e.g. indicates if a piece of machinery works.

Reads and writes own name, address, and phone number, and signs own name as appropriate, e.g. fills in personal detail section and signs name on an application form about a personal matter.

Recognises very short explicit pictorial texts, e.g. reads symbols or words which may be encountered in personal circumstances, such as symbols for public conveniences.

Locates particular information of personal relevance from a familiar source, e.g. locates expiry date on a driving licence.

Conveys information by writing a brief and highly contextualised personal message, e.g. writes a brief personal message from self on a greeting card.

Makes and responds to simple enquiries relevant to personal needs and activities.

Recounts autobiographical details in sequence for scribing by the teacher.

Recites personal details such as name, address, age, country of origin, date of birth, date of arrival, in response to direct questions.

Exchanges highly familiar information, e.g. introduces self in an informal or familiar situation.

Exchanges autobiographical details in a casual conversation with known interlocutors.

Undertakes simple oral negotiations, e.g. buys a cup of coffee in a cafe.

Reads and writes own name, address, and phone number, and signs name on a club/union membership form as appropriate.

Recognises own name and personal details, e.g. locates own name on a list of team, class or group members.

Recognises very short explicit, pictorial texts, e.g. reads safety symbols found on household products or symbolic cultural artefacts.

Locates and matches pieces of information, e.g. time and place of a meeting/class on a notice or letter.

Exchanges highly familiar information in spoken language, e.g. introduces self to group.

Responds to greetings, using single words, phrases or gestures.

Responds to simple enquiries from other members of the group.

Makes simple enquiries of other members of the group.

Exchanges information regarding immediate environment in order to complete a group task, e.g. indicates a need for, or availability of, a particular technology or support.

Reads and writes own name, address, and phone number, and signs name as appropriate, e.g. completes personal details on a system’s form, writes self-addressed envelope.

Recognises very short explicit pictorial texts, e.g. reads signs related to Public Service institutions.

Recognises key words on personally relevant text, e.g. recognises key words on a bill, reads own pay slip.

Reads days of the week and months in order to attend interview or appointment at designated time, e.g. reads CES notice and recognises calendar information for appointment.

Locates, matches and copies information from one text to another, e.g. writes driving licence number on the back of a cheque, copies name from a Health Card on to another form.

Writes one or two sentences, from a modelled text, to support application, e.g. for a further English class within the same centre.

Recognises and knows value of Australian notes and coins.

Gives basic facts about personal work background in a short interview by responding with yes/no answers.

Introduces oneself appropriately in an institutional setting, e.g. Medicare office.

Participates in simple negotiations, e.g. buys a train ticket.

Exchanges personal details in a casual conversation with supervisor or teacher.

Reads and writes own name, address and phone number, and signs name as appropriate, e.g. completes personal details for a membership form to join a local community group.

Recognises very short, explicit pictorial texts, e.g. signs related to local environment.

Reads titles and phrases of public importance in immediate local environment, e.g. street names, names of service providers, or indigenous place names.

Reads simple diagrams, e.g. hand drawn map of local area to locate public facilities such as schools, hospitals, churches, shops, bus stops, railway stations, recreation facilities,

community houses, places of cultural importance.

Reads key words in a public notice of immediate interest.

Locates information in a community service section of telephone directory, e.g. Telephone Interpreter Service, Women’s Health Centre.

Uses public transport by locating destination on public transport map, asking for ticket, and tendering fare.

Recognises cost of selected item when shopping, by locating item on list of goods and costs, e.g. shopping specials leaflet.

Recognises and knows value of Australian notes and coins.

Writes one or two sentences, following a model, to support an application, e.g. for membership of a local organisation.

Uses calendar to record information related to community or public dates, e.g. class term dates, culturally significant celebrations.

Uses diary to record information from public notices and information sheets, e.g. class times, library times, working times, appointments.

Participates in spoken exchanges through use of key words or phrases, or gesture, e.g. makes enquiry about classes at an education provider, financial support at local Dept. of Social

Security office.

Expresses opinion unconditionally, e.g. about quality of service.

Gives basic facts about own personal background in a survey.

Uses public transport by locating destination on public transport map, asking for ticket, and tendering fare.