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Foundation skills

Foundation skills

The reading, writing, talking, numbers and digital skills your training and your workplace actually use. Practised on real workplace tasks.

My starting point

You read site signs and notices well — that's a strong place to start.

My next step

Next we'll build measuring and quantity work up to trade level.

  • Reading

    You've got this

    Read the documents the job actually uses.

    • Read a Safe Work Method Statement
    • Interpret site signage and notices
    • Read a traffic management plan
    • Find the right line on a delivery docket

    Used in CPCCWHS1001, RIIWHS201E, RIICOM201E, RIISAM201E, RIIRIS201E

    Practise reading

  • Writing

    You've got this

    Write records another worker can rely on.

    • Complete a workplace incident report
    • Fill in a timesheet and docket
    • Write a short handover note
    • Record a hazard on a site form

    Used in CPCCWHS1001, RIICOM201E, RIIERR205D

    Practise writing

  • Oral communication

    Building confidence

    Give, receive and check instructions on site.

    • Repeat back an instruction to confirm it
    • Ask a supervisor for clarification
    • Take part in a toolbox talk
    • Use radio and hand signals

    Used in CPCCWHS1001, RIIWHS201E, RIICOM201E, RIIERR205D, RIIRIS201E

    Practise oral communication

  • Numeracy

    Let's practise this again

    The numbers used on the job, in the units the job uses.

    • Calculate a material quantity
    • Use a tape measure accurately
    • Work out a concrete mix ratio
    • Read a roster and calculate hours

    Used in RIIWHS201E, RIISAM201E

    Practise numeracy

  • Digital skills

    Building confidence

    Use the devices and forms the workplace runs on.

    • Complete a digital hazard form on a phone
    • Find a document on a tablet
    • Photograph and send site evidence
    • Log in and reset a password safely

    Used in RIIWHS201E, RIICOM201E

    Practise digital skills

  • Learning skills

    Building confidence

    Ways of working that make new training easier.

    • Break a task into steps
    • Check your own work before handing it over
    • Ask a question that gets you unstuck
    • Practise something again on purpose

    Used in CPCCWHS1001, RIISAM201E, RIIERR205D

    Practise learning skills