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Sector:
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE N5
Qualification:
Japanese Language and Culture N5
A. COURSE DESIGN
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
COURSE STRUCTURE
Basic Competencies
(18 hours)
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
ineffective environmental
practices
COMMON COMPETENCIES
(8 hours)
Units of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Maintain an 1.1 Maintaining an 1.1.1 Maintain a professional 4 hours
effective effective image
relationship relationship 1.1.2 Build credibility to meet
with clients/ with clients/ customers’ requirements
customers customers
2. Manage own 2.1 Managing own 2.1.1 Plan for completion of own 4 hours
performance performance workload
2.1.2 Maintain quality of own
performance
CORE COMPETENCIES
(124 Hours)
UNIT OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Read, Write, 1.1 Reading, Writing, 1.1.1 Read and write Japanese 40 hours
Listen and Listening, and characters.
Speak the Speaking Japanese 1.1.2 Read and write Kana with
Japanese characters and words
dakuten and handakuten.
Language
1.2 Reading, Writing, 1.2.1 Read and write Japanese 20 hours
Listening and Numbers.
Speaking 1.2.2 Listen and Speak
Japanese Numbers Japanese Numbers.
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Written examination
• Demonstration of Practical skills
• Direct observation
• Interview
• Oral Questioning
COURSE DELIVERY:
• Modular
• Demonstration
• Self-paced / Blended Online Learning
• Face-to-Face
• Lecture/ Discussion
• Inquiry and Discovery Method
• Audio/ Visual Presentation
RESOURCES:
3. Facilities
• Trainer’s Resource Area
• Learning Resource Area
• Institutional Assessment Area
• Distance Learning Area
• Contextual Learning Area
• Quality Control Area
• Support Area
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have at least one (1) year teaching experience in the language to be
taught.
• Must present evidence/ certificate of language skills proficiency.
• Must be at least JLPT N4 passer.
MODULES OF INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO2. Perform duties following workplace instructions
LO3. Complete relevant work-related documents
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Specific and • Verbal and • Writing • Group • Written
relevant Nonverbal materials (pen discussion Exam
information is Communication and paper) • Lecture • Demonstr
accessed from • Medium of • Information • Self-study / ation with
appropriate Information discussion Self-paced Oral
sources • Active Listening • Sample letter, Questioni
2. Effective and Effective memo, ng
questioning, Questioning handbook, and
active listening • Telephone other print
and speaking Conversation media
skills are used • Lines of • CBLM
to gather and Communication
convey • Storage of
information Information
3. Appropriate •
medium is used
• Location and
to transfer
storage
information and
information
ideas
4. Appropriate
non-verbal
communication
is used
5. Appropriate
lines of
communication
with supervisors
and colleagues
are identified
and followed
6. Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location and
storage of
information are
used
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Written notices and • Written Notices • Writing • Group • Written
instructions are • Workplace materials discussion Exam
read and Feedback (pen and • Lecture • Demonstr
interpreted in • Workplace paper) • Self-study / ation with
accordance with Interaction • References Self-paced Oral
organizational • Meeting • CBLM Questionin
guidelines • Gender g
2. Routine written Sensitivity
instruction are
followed based on
established
procedures
3. Feedback is given
to workplace
supervisor-based
instructions/
information
received
4. Workplace
interactions are
conducted in a
courteous manner
5. Where necessary,
clarifications about
routine workplace
procedures and
matters concerning
conditions of
employment are
sought and asked
from appropriate
sources
6. Meetings outcomes
are interpreted and
implemented
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Range of forms • Filling Out • Paper • Group • Demonstr
relating to Work-Related • Pencils/ discussion ation with
conditions of Documents Ballpen • Interactive Oral
employment are • Record of • Reference Lecture questionin
completed Workplace books • Self-study / g
accurately and Data • Manuals Self - • Written
legibly • CBLM paced Exam
2. Workplace data is • Interview
recorded on
standard workplace
forms and
documents
3. Errors in recording
information on
forms/ documents
are identified and
acted upon
4. Reporting
requirements to
supervisor are
completed
according to
organizational
guidelines
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Describe team role and scope
LO2. Identify one’s role and responsibility within a team
LO3. Work as a team member
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. The role and • Team • Writing • Group • Portfolio
objective of the • Team objectives materials (pen Discussion • Written
team is identified • Team & paper) • Lecture Exam
from available parameters • References • Self-study / • Demonstrati
sources of • Team role (books) Self paced on with Oral
information • Manuals Questioning
2. Team parameters, • CBLM
reporting
relationships and
responsibilities are
identified from team
discussions and
appropriate external
sources
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Individual roles and 7. Team roles and • Writing • Lecture • Written
responsibilities responsibilities materials • Group Exam
within the team (pen & Discussion • Demonstrat
environment are paper) • Self-study ion with
identified • References / Self - Oral
2. Roles and (books) paced Questionin
objectives of the • CBLM g
team is identified
from available
sources of
information
3. Team parameters,
reporting
relationships and
responsibilities are
identified based on
team discussions
and appropriate
external sources
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Effective and • Effective and • Writing • Group work • Interview
appropriate forms of appropriate materials • Roleplay • Demonstrati
communication are forms of (pen & • Group on with Oral
used, and communication paper) Discussion Questioning
interactions uare • Effective • References • Self-study / • Written
undertakenwith contribution of (books) Self - paced Exam
team members the team in a • Manuals
based on company workplace • CBLM
practices • Reporting
2. Effective and Protocols
appropriate • Establish and
contributions made maintain
to complement effective
team activities and relationships
objectives, based with
on workplace colleagues
context • Work in a
3. Protocols in socially diverse
reporting are environment
observed based on
standard company
practices
4. Contribute to the
development of
teamwork plans
based on an
understanding of
team’s role and
objectives
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Identify routine problems
LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems
LO3. Recommend solutions to problems
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Routine • Common • CBLM • Lecture/ • Written
problems or Routine • PowerPoint Discussion Exam
procedural Maintenance Presentation • Self-study / • Interview
problem areas Issues • Writing Self-paced
are identified • Malfunctions materials (pen
2. Problems to be and & paper)
investigated are Resolutions
defined and
determined
3. Current
conditions of the
problem are
identified and
documented
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Potential • Root cause • CBLM • Group • Interview
solutions to the analysis • PowerPoint Discussion • Written
problem are • Problem- Presentation • Lecture Exam
identified solving • Writing • Self-study -
2. Recommendatio materials (pen Self paced
ns about & paper)
possible
solutions are
developed,
documented,
ranked, and
presented to the
appropriate
person for
decision
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Implementation • Implement the • CBLM • Group • Written
of solutions is solution • PowerPoint Discussion Exam
planned Presentation • Interactive • Demonstrati
2. Evaluation of • Writing Lecture on with Oral
implemented materials (pen • Brainstormin Questioning
solutions is & paper) g
planned • Self-study /
3. Recommended self paced
solutions are
documented
and submitted
to the
appropriate
person for
confirmation
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Manage one’s emotion
LO2. Develop reflective practice
LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Self- • Self- • Writing • Group • Portfolio
management management materials (pen discussion • Demonstrati
strategies are skills & paper) • Lecture on with Oral
identified • Information • Self-study / Questioning
2. Skills to work discussion Self-paced
independently • Sample letter,
and to show memo,
initiative, to be handbook,
conscientious, and other print
and persevering media
in the face of • CBLM
setbacks and
frustrations are
developed
3. Techniques for
effectively
handling
negative
emotions and
unpleasant
situation in the
workplace are
examined
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Personal • Gibbs • Writing • Group • Portfolio
strengths and reflective cycle materials (pen discussion • Demonstrati
achievements, • SWOT & paper) • Lecture on with Oral
based on self- analysis • Information • Self-study / Questioning
assessment • Ways to discussion Self-paced
strategies and improve your • Sample letter,
teacher attitude memo,
feedback are handbook,
contemplated and other print
2. Progress when media
seeking and • CBLM
responding to
feedback from
teachers to
assist them in
consolidating
strengths,
addressing
weaknesses
and fulfilling
their potential
are monitored
3. Outcomes of
personal and
academic
challenges by
reflecting on
previous
problem solving
and decision-
making
strategies and
feedback from
peers and
teachers are
predicted
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Efforts for • Self-regulation • Writing • Group • Portfolio
continuous self- • Habits of materials (pen discussion • Demonstrati
improvement highly effective & paper) • Lecture on with Oral
are people by • Information • Self-study / Questioning
demonstrated Stephen R. discussion Self - paced
2. Counter- Covey • Sample letter,
productive memo,
tendencies at handbook,
work are and other print
eliminated media
3. Positive outlook • CBLM
in life are
maintained
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better
LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others
LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Opportunities • Role of • CBLM • Group • Interview
for improvement Individual in • Writing discussion • Written
are identified Suggesting materials (pen • Lecture Exam
proactively in Improvements & paper) • Self-study /
own area of • Change and • Multimedia Self-paced
work Responsibility Presentation
2. Information is
gathered and
reviewed which
may be relevant
to ideas and
which might
assist in gaining
support for it the
idea.
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. People who • Discuss and • CBLM • Group • Interview
could provide Develop Ideas • Writing discussion • Written
input to ideas with Others materials (pen • Lecture Exam
for • Critical Inquiry & paper) • Self-study / • Demonstrati
improvements Method • Multimedia Self-paced on with Oral
are identified • Managing Presentation Questioning
2. Ways of Ideas
approaching
people to begin
sharing ideas
are determined
3. Meeting is set
with relevant
people
4. Ideas for follow
up review and
selected based
on feedback
5. Critical inquiry
method is used
to discuss and
develop ideas
with others
6. Critical inquiry
method is used
to integrate
different ideas
for change of
key people
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Summarizing, • Innovation and • CBLM • Group • Interview
analyzing, and its Process • Writing discussion • Written
generalizing materials (pen • Lecture Exam
skills are used & paper) • Self-study / • Portfolio
to extract salient • Multimedia Self-paced
points in the Presentation
pool of ideas
2. Reporting skills
are likewise
used to
communicate
results
3. Current issues
and concerns
on the systems,
processes and
procedures, as
well as the need
for simple
innovative
practices are
identified
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Gather details/information
LO2. Assess gathered data/information
LO3. Record and present information
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Evidence, facts • Methods of • CBLM • Group • Interview
and information information • Writing discussion • Written
are collected collection materials (pen • Lecture Exam
2. Evaluation, • The scope of & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
terms of data collection • Multimedia Self-paced
reference and Presentation
conditions are
reviewed to
determine
whether
data/information
falls within
project scope
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Validity of data/ • Assessing • CBLM • Group • Interview
information is gathered data • Writing discussion • Written
assessed • Techniques in materials (pen • Lecture Exam
2. Analysis data analysis & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
techniques are • Multimedia Self-paced
applied to Presentation
assess data/
information
3. Trends and
anomalies are
identified
4. Data analysis
techniques and
procedures are
documented
5. Recommendatio
n s are made on
areas of
possible
improvement
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Studied • Research • CBLM • Group • Interview
data/information records • Writing discussion • Written
is recorded • Characteristics materials (pen • Lecture Exam
2. Recommendatio of a & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
ns are analyzed good/effective • Multimedia Self-paced
for action to presentation Presentation
ensure they are
compatible with
the project’s
scope and
terms of
reference
3. Interim and final
reports are
analyzed and
outcomes are
compared to the
criteria
established at
the outset
4. Findings are
presented to
stakeholders
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements
LO2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance
LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Relevant OSH • Workplace • CBLM • Group • Interview
requirements, safety and • Writing discussion • Written
regulations, health materials (pen • Lecture Exam
policies, and regulations & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
procedures are • Preventive • Multimedia Self-paced
identified in control Presentation
accordance with requirements
workplace
policies and
procedures
2. OSH activity
nonconformities
are conveyed to
appropriate
personnel
3. OSH preventive
and control
requirements
are identified in
accordance with
OSH work
policies and
procedures
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. OSH work • Standard tools, • CBLM • Group • Interview
activity material, materials and • Writing discussion • Written
tools and working materials (pen • Lecture Exam
equipment environment & paper) Self-study /
requirements • Multimedia Self-paced
are identified in Presentation
accordance with
workplace
policies and
procedures
2. Required OSH
materials, tools
and equipment
are acquired in
accordance with
workplace
policies and
procedures
3. Required OSH
materials, tools
and equipment
are arranged/
placed in
accordance with
OSH work
standards
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Relevant OSH • Practices for • CBLM • Group • Interview
work safety and • Writing discussion • Written
procedures are health materials (pen • Lecture Exam
identified in programs & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
accordance with • Multimedia Self-paced
workplace Presentation
policies and
procedures
2. Work Activities
are executed in
accordance with
OSH work
standards
3. Non-compliance
work activities
are reported to
appropriate
personnel
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization
LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Techniques in • Resource • CBLM • Group • Interview
resource utilization and • Writing discussion • Written
utilization are techniques materials (pen • Lecture Exam
identified • Waste & paper) Self-study / • Portfolio
2. Methods in minimization • Multimedia Self-paced
waste and methods presentation
minimization are in the • Other
identified workplace manuals and
3. Appropriate • Environmental references
waste Work
minimization Procedures
method is
selected
4. Environmental
work
procedures in
the workplace
are identified
5. Correct
environmental
work
procedures are
applied
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Potential • Cause and • CBLM • Group • Interview
causes of effect of • Writing discussion • Written
inefficiency inefficient materials (pen • Lecture Exam
and/or and/or & paper) • Self-study • Portfolio
ineffectiveness ineffective • Multimedia /Self-paced
are listed resource Presentation • Roleplaying
2. Causes of utilization • Other
inefficiency manuals and
and/or references
ineffectiveness
are identified
through
deductive
reasoning
3. Identified
causes of
inefficiency
and/or
ineffectiveness
are validated
thru established
environmental
procedures
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Efficiency and • Effective • CBLM • Group • Interview
effectiveness of and/or efficient • Writing discussion • Written
resource resource materials (pen • Lecture Exam
utilization are utilization & paper) • Video clip • Portfolio
reported to methods • Multimedia viewing
appropriate • Environmental Presentation • Self-study /
personnel Protection • Other Self - paced
2. Concerns manuals and
related resource references
utilization are
discussed with
appropriate
personnel
3. Feedback on
information/
concerns raised
are clarified with
appropriate
personnel
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
LO3. Implement cost-effective operations
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Good practices • Entrepreneurs • CBLM • Group • Interview
relating to hip in the • Writing discussion • Written
workplace workplace materials (pen • Lecture Exam
operations are • Entrepreneuria & paper) • Video clip • Portfolio
observed and l workplace • Multimedia viewing
selected best practices Presentation • Case study
following • Other
workplace manuals and
policy references
2. Quality
procedures and
practices are
complied with
according to
place
requirements
3. Cost-conscious
habits in
resource
utilization are
applied based
on industry
standards
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Observed good • Factors to • CBLM • Group • Interview
practices consider in • Writing discussion • Written
relating to entrepreneursh materials (pen • Lecture Exam
workplace ip & paper) • Video clip • Portfolio
operations are • Business plan • Multimedia viewing
communicated Presentation
to appropriate • Other
person manuals and
2. Observed references
quality
procedures and
practices are
communicated
to appropriate
person
3. Cost-conscious
habits in
resource
utilization are
communicated
based on
industry
standards
Methodologie Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions
s Methods
1. Preservation • Cost effective • CBLM • Group • Interview
and optimization workplace • Writing discussion • Written
of workplace • Cost effective materials (pen • Lecture Exam
resources is practices: & paper) • Video clip • Portfolio
implemented in Productivity, • Multimedia viewing
accordance with Quality, Safety Presentation • Case study
enterprise policy and Resource • Other
2. Judicious use of utilization manuals and
workplace tools, references
equipment and
materials are
observed
according to
manual and
work
3. Constructive
contributions to
office
operations are
made according
to enterprise
requirements
4. Ability to work
within one’s
allotted time
and finances is
sustained
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
COMMON COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to relate in a work based environment
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
CORE COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the reading, writing, listening and
speaking including recognizing and interpreting written
forms of Japanese characters and words.
1. Read and write • Kana with The students/ •Group •Written Test
Kana with Dakuten Dakuten trainees must be discussion( via •Demonstration
based on standard provided with the zoom) •Oral
Japanese language • Kana with following: •Interaction (via questioning
form Handakuten zoom)
1.Downloadable/ •Lecture (via
2. Read and write online learning zoom)
Kana with Handakuten materials •Reportorial( vi
based on standard 2.Laptop a zoom)
Japanese language 3.Internet •Self-paced/
form Connection Blended
learning
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the reading, writing, listening and
speaking including recognizing and interpreting written
forms of Japanese numbers.
LO1. Read and write Japanese characters with suffixes and prefixes for word
construction.
LO3. Describe personal details and other relevant information for simple
transactions.
• Expression
of apology
(in different
situations)
• Expression
of views and
opinions
• Asking
permission
1. Describe personal • Post office and The students/ •Face-to-Face •Written Test
details accurately and financial trainees must be Lecture/ •Demonstration
according to standard transactions
provided with the Discussion •Direct
Japanese language
• Telephone following: •Audio/ Visual observation
2. Describe other conversation Presentation •Oral
relevant information for 1.Reference •Inquiry Method questioning
• Hotel Materials •Demonstration
simple transactions transactions
according to standard (medical 2.Writing •Self-paced/
Japanese language insurances, materials Modular
etc.) (pen and paper)
3. Ask questions and
make inquiries based • Department
on standard Japanese store and
language supermarket
transactions
• Restaurant
transactions
• Transportation
transactions
• Police and
security
transactions
• Emergency
(fire, accident,
disaster, etc.)
• Climate and
season
(wearing of
appropriate
clothes)
• Traffic rules
and signs
LO1. Respond to and act upon briefings, oral instructions and warnings.
• Common
instructions in
workplace
procedures.
• Make a work
progress
report