NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ENVIRONMENTAL

PRACTICE
ID 49605 LEVEL 2 – 128 CREDITS

LEARNER WORKBOOK
SAQA ID: - 8964
WRITE FOR A DEFINED CONTEXT

Learner Information:
Details Please Complete this Section

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Name & Surname:
Organisation:
Unit/Dept:
Facilitator Name:
Date Started:
Date of Completion:

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 OVERVIEW

About the This Learner Exercise Workbook has been designed and developed to
Learner evaluate learners’ level of understanding of the Write/present for a
Workbook defined context module.

It forms part of a series of Learner Workbooks that have been developed

for National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks SAQA QUAL ID
24133 Level 2 – 120 Credits.

Purpose The purpose of this Learner Exercise Workbook is to evaluate learners

understanding on the specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria of the
following SAQA Registered Unit Standards:

US No US Title Level Credits

8964 Write/present for a defined context 2 5

Context This assessment represents the Formative Assessment component of the
Write/present for a defined context module, for the National
Certificate: National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks SAQA
QUAL ID 24133 Level 2 – 120 Credits and should be completed in the
classroom/training room.

Resources The following are resources needed for this assessment:

1. Learner Guide; and
2. Assessment Preparation.
Instructions to Facilitators will be required to:
Facilitators
 Explain the completion of the workbook to each learner; and

 Interview the learner on similar questions, should he/she not be able

to write.

Instructions to Learners will be required to:

Learners
 Complete the workbook as per the instructions;

 Ensure that all questions are completed;

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  Ensure that the completion of the workbook is their own work;

 Ensure that all annexure are attached to the workbook and clearly
referred to;

Assessment Time Learners are required to complete this assessment within the allocated time
frame of.... hours.

Total Mark This formative assessment carries a total mark of _ points. In order to meet
the pass mark, learners are required to achieve a minimum of 80% of the
total marks.

Equipment Learners are required to have the following equipment in order to complete
this workbook:

 Pen and Pencil;

 Ruler; and

 Exam Pad – for additional paper.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

LEARNER DETAILS

Learner Full Names

Learner ID No.:
Organisation:
Unit/Dept:
Contact Details: Telephone /Cell Email Address:
Numbers:

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Workshop Venue:
Facilitator Name:
Date Started:
Date Completed:

ASSESSMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST

DESCRIPTION YE NO COMMENTS/
S CONTINGENCY
This assessment is a formative assessment and it is based on
the outlined unit standard/s for the Write/present for a
defined context module.
Your assessment evidence for Write/present for a defined
context module needs to be submitted on....... (day)
of...............(month)...........(year) at the following
address/place................................................................
You will be assessed based on the outlined Unit Standards.
The assessment activities are linked to specific
outcomes/assessment criteria of the outlined Unit Standards.
To determine your competence level, the following are the
methods to be used for this assessment:

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To be declared competent on Write/present for a defined
context module (formative assessment), you should have
obtained at least 80% of the total mark of this assessment.
You will be provided with detailed feedback on your
performance of this assessment as follows:
1. Written Feedback
2. Verbal Feedback
Should you be declared “not yet competent” on this
assessment, you will be entitled for re-assessment
opportunity/ies.
You will be required to re-submit evidence (only for areas)
you were declared not yet competent. A date for re-
submission will be agreed with the assessor.
You will be entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be
satisfied with the assessment decision of your assessment.
You will be required to provide the assessor feedback on
assessment procedure – this is to assist in improving the
assessment practices.
Your results of assessment and portfolio of evidence
information will not be provided to any person without your
written consent.

Learner’s Declaration

I…………………………………………………………………………………………….herewith declare
that I am ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I understand
the assessment process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
Learner Signature: Date: Facilitator Signature: Date:

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 WRITE/PRESENT FOR A DEFINED CONTEXT
UNIT STANDARD NUMBER: 8964
LEVEL ON THE NQF : 2
CREDITS : 5
FIELD : Communication Studies and Language
SUB FIELD : Language
Answer the following question in the space provided below.

Question Question Description Mark

13 List any five (5) forms of written communication 5
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14 What do you need to consider when preparing any sort of 9
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15 What is the difference between a non-formal and a business type of 5
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16 Write down a list of the things that you will need to do to be able to put 10
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17 The Brainstorming process is as follows….. 10
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18 Do you think that brainstorming in a group always works? State Yes or 10
No and provide reasons for your answer.
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19 Demonstrate knowledge of constructing a mind map. 5
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20 Define basic research. 3
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21 Write down the format of writing up a research report. 10
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22 Demonstrate knowledge of the Creative Writing process 10
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