Literacy

Photo of two teenagers looking at a laptop computerGood literacy skills underpin all aspects of learning, work and social life, allowing individuals to engage fully in society and in learning through different forms of language and a range of texts.

Under CfE, Literacy is the ability to communicate in English or Gàidhlig by reading, writing, and listening and talking.

Here are a few suggestions of qualifications identified as focusing directly on these skills.


National Qualifications supporting Literacy

Literacy Unit National 4 SCQF level 4

Summary description

This Unit is one of a series; it enables learners to improve their reading, writing and listening and talking skills.

Literacy skills

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening and talking

Other SfLLW being developed

  • Thinking skills: Applying; Analysing and evaluating

View Literacy Unit National 4 Specification

Philosophy National 5 SCQF level 5

Summary description

This Course is one of a series; it enables learners to think philosophically about the world.

Literacy skills

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening and talking

Other SfLLW being developed

  • Thinking skills: Applying; Analysing and evaluating
  • Health and wellbeing: Personal learning; Emotional wellbeing
  • Employability, enterprise and citizenship: Citizenship (in terms of moral philosophy and rights and responsibilities)

View Philosophy National 5 Course Specification

English Higher SCQF level 6

Summary description

This Course is one of a series; it enables learners to develop higher level literacy skills relating to a range of texts, and to use these language skills to create their own texts.

Literacy skills

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening and talking

Other SfLLW being developed

  • Thinking skills: Applying; Analysing and evaluating; Creating

View English Higher Course Specification


Qualifications supporting Literacy

Core Skill Communication Unit SCQF level 2 F3GB 08

Summary description

This Unit is part of a suite of Core Skills Units aimed at developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in personal life, work and education. This Unit is available at other levels.

Literacy Skills and other SfLLW being developed

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Literacy skills
  • Personal learning

View Unit specification: Core Skill Communication SCQF Level 2 F3GB 08

NC Communication Unit SCQF level 6 FA1W 12

Summary description

This Unit is relevant for those who would like to interpret, analyse and convey complex written and oral communication. This Unit is available at other levels.

Literacy Skills and other SfLLW being developed

  • Written communication
  • Spoken communication
  • Analysing and evaluating

View Unit specification: NC Communication Unit SQCF Level 6 FA1W 12


Literacy case studies