Reading

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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

Level 0

Recognise simple labels on commonly used product items

Level 1

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

Level 2

Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form

Level 3

Read directions on how to operate a piece of machinery safely

Level 4

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

Level 5

Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies

Level 6

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

Level 7

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

Level 8

Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures

Level 9

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