Reading

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Basic Skill
Basic
Basic
Basic
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
High
High
High

Level 1

Recognise simple labels on commonly used product items

Level 2

Locate the time and place of a meeting on a weekly timetable

Level 3

Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form

Level 4

Read directions on how to operate a piece of machinery safely

Level 5

Read and interpret instructions and technical drawings in an equipment instruction manual

Level 6

Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies

Level 7

Read a book on leading and managing change in a diverse and evolving workplace.

Level 8

Read and analyse information comparing the impact of downturns in the global economy on the cost of producing and selling beef

Level 9

Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures

Level 10

Identify the key concepts and arguments from a range of highly academic sources in a specialised, new field of knowledge and synthesise information in order to progress research