TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills. v1 Michael Buhagiar 0614

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1 TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills v1 Michael Buhagiar 0614

2 Your trainers Michael Buhagiar Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Diploma of Management Diploma of Project Management Master of Project Management 10 years leading project teams at McGraw-Hill Australia Sessional lecturer in project management at Sydney University

3 Your trainers Anne Paterson CEO All Australian Training Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Advanced Diploma of Management Master of Education 25 years experience in TAFE NSW 10 years Chief Education Officer TAFE NSW

4 Sections 1. Analyse LLN requirements 2. Select and use resources and strategies to address LLN skill requirements 3. Use specialist LLN support when required 4. Evaluate effectiveness of learning support and assessment strategies in addressing LLN requirements

5 Australian Core Skills Framework (2012) 5 Core Skills 5 Levels of Performance 3 Domains of Communication ACSF site

6 What is the ACSF? 5 Core Skills: Learning Reading Writing Oral communication Numeracy Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (also pre-level 1)

7 Performance variables levels 1-3

8 Performance variables levels 4-5

9 Domains of communication: Examples

10 ACSF Performance Indicators

11 Spiky profile: Scenario Amil has decided to enrol in Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, from the UEE07 Electrotechnology Training Package. He attends a pre assessment interview at the local TAFE institute and an LLN specialist assesses his skills as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Amil s overall spiky profile shows that his ACSF levels of performance vary across the five core skills. The assessor knows that the numeracy requirements of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician are high, with a number of units at level 5 of the ACSF.

12 Amil s spiky profile

13 Amil s numeracy skills Training recommended

14 ACF and the AQF The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single, 10 level, coherent framework for qualifications in the school, VET and higher education sectors in Australia. The levels of the AQF do not match up directly with the performance levels of the ACSF. This is because of the way that units of competency and qualifications have been written. Effective performance in different industries requires different core skills and core skill requirements will also vary in different contexts. Two qualifications at the same AQF level can have different core skill requirements.

15 Determining core skills requirements of a unit Trigger words Trigger words are words or phrases contained in a unit which suggest its core skills requirements Watch Precision Consulting video

16 Determining core skills requirements of a unit Assessment 1: Trigger words

17 Determining core skills requirements of a learner Interview Fill out enrolment form Tools (see especially: Watch ACSF video 7

18 Determining core skills requirements of a learner Assessment 2: Read signs

19 Determining core skills requirements of a learner Assessment 3: Injury hotspots: Hospitality

20 The training environment The LLN demands of the training environment should be no higher than those of the unit Written materials o Clear learning materials written at right LLN level consider images, font size, layout etc. Training methodology o Teach language of workplace, break tasks down into steps, use examples of workplace docs, allow practice time, use role-plays,etc. Assessment methods o Same guidelines as for written materials (above) o Choose modes that match LLN requirements of unit Physical environment o Configure class for interaction and proximity to trainer Watch ACSF video 8

21 The training environment Scaffolding When you ask a learner to do a certain task that requires specific LLN skills then you should provide them with an example of how you would expect the task to be done Learners can then use the model until they develop enough confidence to go it alone This method is called scaffolding When talking to learners about a particular LLN skill, discuss the purpose for that skill within the particular context e.g. using questioning to collect details from a customer about faulty goods as part of a returns policy For example, when you provide a scaffold for a writing or reading task, you could use a document from the workplace and discuss the various layout features of the document and what it is used for Scaffolding can be used for any core skill.

22 Sources of LLN support and professional development Industry Skills Councils ( is useful entry point) LiteracyNet web site ( Pages/default.aspx) Taking the Lead web site ( - large library of free LLN videos LLN workshops & professional development Find an experienced peer or mentor

23 Sources of LLN support: FSK Training Package Foundation Skills Training Package (FSK) can be accessed from: Foundation qualifications can be studied alone, or units added to other qualifications as electives Seek advice from others who have had experience Inspect FSK Training Package

24 Determining core skills requirements of a learner Assessment 4 & 5

25 TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills