1. 1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

2. 2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.14 Understanding the effect of selected production techniques BF403.12 Understanding writing techniques and the impact they have BF403.13Understanding the influence of specific language structure BF403.11Understanding the authors values and views and the effect it has text Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts BF403.08Understanding reading strategies BF403.09Understanding organisational feature of texts BF403.10Understanding surface and embedded meaning in text 7 8 7 6 8 50 Notional Hours Total Notional Hours P&P4FM Analyse and criticise text P&P4FM Values and assumptions P&P4FM Response to text ModulesTopics

3. 3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.08 Understanding reading strategies Be able to use indexes, tables of contents, glossaries and Mind Maps to help assimilate information Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Be able to increase the number of words that can be read in a minute Reading at the appropriate depth: skimming, scanning and studying Understand the different text types and genres Understanding how to extract information from different article types Knowing what you need to know, and reading appropriately Understand active reading and the usefulness of highlighting, underlining and annotating the text as read US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

4. 4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.08 Understanding reading strategies Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Games Using checklists Evaluate Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to explain the use of reading strategies to extract information from text in the most effective way possible Are able to read at the appropriate depth: skimming, scanning and studying Are able to to respond to use the appropriate reading strategy to read text produced for various purposes and audience Are able to distinguish between different types of text and recognise their purpose Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 7 A group exercise where learners are requiried to read different type of text for various purposes 1.Using three different types of newspaper articles (news, opinion and a feature article) learnes should read and answer questions about the purpose audience and context of the articles by making use of questionnaires. 2.Learners are provided with technical workplace manuals and required to read a specific work related manual and the audience it has been written for, does it get the message accross and make suggestions of how the manual can be improved 3.Present your findings in a short report.

5. 5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.09 Understanding the organisational features of text Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Know the set format for text in your organisation Know the basic sections of expository writing (e.g. Title, Abstract, Executive Summary, etc.) Be able to identify the charactaristics of a good headline or title Be able to identify the organisational features of text and know the role of each feature Know the inverted pyramid style of wrtiting and how to apply it Understand the advangtages of using graphics and other visual aids in text Be able to insert a footnote at the end of the document and at the end of a page Be able to explain the use of references, a bibliography and appendixes in text US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

6. 6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.09 Understanding the organisational features of text Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Games Using checklists Analyse Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to explain the organisational features of text and know the role of each feature Are able to explain the basic sections of expository writing (e.g. Title, Abstract, Executive Summary, etc.) Are able to write a good title or heading Are able to correctly reference sources in text Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 A individual exercise where learners are requested to write a article for the organisation’s in house publication reporting on a work related incident 1.Learners to be provided with details of a work related incident 2.Learners are required to prepare a newspaper style report using the the inverted pyramid style 3.Attention should be payed to the title/headline, the who, what, when, where, why and how, and to references and conclusion or summary 4.Discuss the report in the group and analyse and review the use of the organisational elements and make the necessary recommendations

7. 7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.10 An understanding of surface and embedded meaning in text Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Use strategies to analyse the stereotyping in text Understand the reasons for varied interpretations of text Understand the underlying assumptions and subtext in text Be able to explain the connection between context and values projected Be able to use a range of strategies to interpret text (e.g, make generalisations, draw conclusions, synthesize materials read etc.) Be able to cite relevant evidence from text in defense of own point of view or position US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

8. 8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.10 Understanding of surface and embedded meaning in text Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Games Using checklists Analyse Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to demonstrate an awareness of underlying assumptions, points of view and subtext in text Are able to use a range of strategies to interpret text (e.g, make generalisations, draw conclusions, synthesize materials read etc.) Are able to identify and interpret assumptions and subtext in text Are able to cite evidence from text to defend point of view Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 An individual exercise using a variety of criteria to evaluate and form viewpoints regarding varied websites to recognise embedded meaning in text and to cite evidence from text to defend point of view 1.Learners are required to conduct a search on the internet regarding a work related topic. 2.The results received and the websites viewed should be analysed, by making use of a questionnaire. Using a variety of criteria learners prepare a report on the surface and embedded meanings of the text on each site and present your report to the group. 3.The report should include your recommendation/conclusion or point of view regarding the topic and show/cite evidence for this point of view or conclusion drawn from the information received from the websites

9. 9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.11 Understanding the authors values and views and the effect it has text Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Be able to explain values Understand the effect of an authors’ values and views on text Be able to recognise the time and culture in which the text was created Be able to identify the belief of the author Understand the effect of subjective writing US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

10. 10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.11 Understanding the authors values and views and the effect it has on text Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Games Using checklists Analyse Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to explain the effect of an authors’ values and views on text and the impact it has Are able to identify the belief’s of the author Are able to identify the time and culture in which the text was created Are able to explain the effect of the authors views and values has on text Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 7 An individual and group exercise to study the genre of soap operas on TV and to identify the authors intent and beliefs 1.Learners watch and study a specifice soap opera for a week. Making use of a questionnaire, learners should indicate the authors values and views 2.Individually, learnrs should prepare a report explaining the authors values and views identified and present the report to the rest of the group. 3.Compare these reports and discuss the conclussion in the group

11. 11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.12 Understanding writing techniques and the impact they have Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Be able to explain how diction/choice of words influence the reader Be able to rewrite a paragraph omitting jargon/ slang Understand that choice of language in a particular situation is influenced by purpose, subject matter, the mode of communication and the roles and relationships between the writer and the audience Understand the use of punctuation marks as signals to readers and to emphasize and clarify text Understand different writing techniques and the particular effect produced by using them Understand the influence on readability of text of length of sentences, jargon technical terms and legalisms US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

12. 12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.12 Understanding writing techniques and the impact they have Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Case study Using checklists Analyse Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Present summary Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to demonstrate an understanding of different writing techniques and the particular effect produced by using them Are able to demonstrate an understanding of the influence factors like length of sentences and paragraphs, jargon and technical terms and legalisms have on the readability of the text Are able to recognise jargon Are able to explain particular effects achieved by writing techniques Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 6 A group exercise where learners study photographs of a well known public figure and are required to compare how some photographs create a “good” or “bad” impression 1.Learners are provided with a collection of photos of a public figure, chosen from recent newspapers or magazines. Half the students work in pairs to construct a headline and choose a photo for a newspaper article critical of the person's recent actions, while the other half do the same for an article that supports the actions. 2. Working in clusters of two or three pairs, they present their headlines and photos to each other, explaining their choices and discussing the differences among them. Each cluster should present a summary of their findings to the class.

13. 13 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.13 Understanding the influence of specific language structure Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Understand the situational context and socio-cultural context of language Be able to use gender inclusive language, which consists of words and phrases which include both genders Understand the influence of specific language structure Be able to recognize and explain cultural or religious references Know the ideal sentence and paragraph lengths Know the different type of sentence Know how to recognise and use active voice sentence structure US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

14. 14 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.13 Understanding the influence of specific language structure Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Case studies Rewrite paragraph Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to demonstrate an understanding the influence of specific language structure Are able to demonstrate an understanding of the situational context and socio-cultural context of language Are able to to recognize and explain cultural or religious references Are able to use gender gender inclusive (or gender neutral) language Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 6 A individual exercise requiring learners to revise a written paragraph to change gender exclusive language and a group excercise to compare gender response to text 1.Learners are provided with a written sample paragraph which includes gender exclusive language and asked to study, analyse and rewrite it to change the gender exclusive language to gender inclusive (or gender neutral) language 2.In a group discuss the paragraph revisions and the effect of the gender exclusive language on the reader 3.Divide the group along gender lines. Ask each group to examine familiar car names for underlying connotations and select those names that appeal to them. 4.Each group to present their selections and compare and discuss these selections

15. 15 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 BF403.14 Understanding the effect of selected production techniques Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Be able to list a range of visual techniques Understand the use of production techniques in visuals Understand the difference between photographs, transparencies, slides, posters videos and films Understand how different techniques can be applied to communication underlying values, assumptions and attitudes US: 8975 Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts

16. 16 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: BF403.14 Understanding the effect of selected production techniques Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Are able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of production techniques in visuals Are able to differentiate between specific techniques applied and what effect they achieve Are able to to list a range of visual techniques Are able to explain, describe and judge the impact of production techniques Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 An exercise requiring learners evaluate and judge the impact of a range of visual techniques and to identify the techniques used in specific visuals 1.Learners are provided with three different short videos to watch. 2.Learners identify the techniques used in the videos making use of a checklist 3.Learners present their interpretation of the message and discuss these in a group 4.Learners evaluate and judge the impact of the techniques and share their observations