Communication Skills for the Workplace unit (GEN300)

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Introduction

Communication Skills for the Workplace is a language proficiency support course designed to develop students’ communication skills in preparation for the Australian and global workplace.  Examples of these language skills include vocabulary development, sentence structure, pronunciation and fluency. The unit also aims to develop soft skills that are highly valued in the workplace, such as active listening, teamwork and day-to-day communication skills. This unit also places emphasis on  developing an awareness of Australian and global workplace cultures and etiquette. The unit is highly practical in nature; students will be required to actively participate in all sessions, and assessment tasks require students to engage with each other and their teachers. 

Summary

Unit name	Communication Skills for the Workplace
Unit code	GEN300
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Student Services and Operations International Partnerships and Programs
Discipline	English Language Centre
Coordinator	Mr Chris Jones
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/02/2026	17/03/2026	20/04/2026	14/06/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• ILO 1 - Communicate in spoken form in small and large group situations that reflect workplace interactions.
• ILO 2 - Communicate in written form for workplace purposes.
• ILO 3 - Speak using a range of pronunciation skills, particularly with regards to intonation, syllable stress, word endings and consonant clusters.
• ILO 4 - Comprehend and respond to information and ideas in workplace interactions.
• ILO 5 - Participate in workplace interactions reflecting an understanding of Australian and global workplace cultures and etiquette.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
091501	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,101.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Teaching arrangement consists of two 90-minute sessions per week (total 3 hours per week) over 12 weeks. You will be actively engaged in all sessions whether you choose on-campus or Zoom mode of learning.  Teaching activities for this unit are highly practical and they include: small talk, workplace vocabulary, public speaking, pronunciation, telephoning, emailing, workplace meetings, situational dialogues and mock job interviews.
Assessment	Individual Presentation|Small group self-reflection and feedback session (10%)|Mock workplace meetings (20%)|Paired situational dialogues (20%)|Workplace emails (20%)|Mock job interview (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings will be provided by the Unit Coordinator

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