This document outlines six types of communication: procedural, technical, personal, cooperative, systems, and public. Procedural communication refers to following instructions to complete tasks. Technical communication involves understanding and using tools or technology. Personal communication is about expressing one's identity and goals. Cooperative communication is about understanding group roles and relationships. Systems communication is about understanding and interacting within organizations. Public communication regards understanding and interacting in the wider social context.

1. ASPECTS OF
{ COMMUNICATION

2. 
Procedural communication refers to
the language and numeracy related to
carrying out a task or a number of
tasks. It includes giving instructions,
applying and following a number of
steps or procedures in order to
perform and complete a task/s.
Procedural
Communication for
performing tasks

3. 
Technical communication refers to the
language and numeracy related to the
use of tools or machines - whether
simple or complex. It includes the
language and mathematics involved in
understanding and learning about
media as well as about the function of
technology and how to use it.
Technical
Communication for using
technology

4. 
Personal communication refers to the
language and numeracy related to
expressing personal identity and/or goals.
It includes the different ways personal
history, knowledge, attributes, goals and
opinions are drawn on and expressed for
particular purposes. It also includes the
application of mathematics for individual
needs such as personal finances or
personal measurement.
Personal Communication
for expressing identity

5. 
Cooperative communication refers to
the language and numeracy related to
understanding the function of a group
and the roles of the different members,
as well as to participating in the group
including establishing cooperative
relationships with its members.
Cooperative
Communication for
interacting in groups

6. 
Systems communication refers to the language
and numeracy related to understanding and
interacting within an organization or institution.
In an educational institution or program it
includes learning about the range and design of
educational choices and pathways as well as the
relationship between classroom and nonclassroom activities. It also involves the
application of mathematics in or for institutional
purposes.
Systems Communication
for interacting in
organizations

7. 
Public communication refers to the language and
numeracy related to understanding and
interacting within the wider social or community
context. In an educational institution or program
it includes learning about and interacting with
other institutions - educational ones, those in local
community or those related to employment - for
the purposes of future work or
study, entertainment or engagement with public
interest issues. It also involves the application of
mathematics in or for a public context or need.
Public Communication
for interacting with the
wider community