Information and Advice

Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy 101: What employers need to know.

Webinar facilitated by Ai Group  – Centre for Education and Training

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Future proof your staff with a love of learning

Article – Future proof your staff with a love of learning https://www.aigroup.com.au/news/blogs/2021/future-proof-your-staff-with-a-love-of-learning/

What Works for LLN videos 

What Works for LLN is an online library of free language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) training videos. They can be used as LLN professional development for workplace trainers and supervisors. They cover topics such as what LLN skills are, why they are important, how to identify learners’ LLN skills, the LLN requirements of the job and when specialist LLN support is needed.

Unlocking Workforce Potential

An employer guide to using the Australian Core Skills Framework in the workplace. Sections include understanding workplace literacy, documenting skills requirements, communicating with the workforce and with training providers, as well as useful tools.

VET Foundation Skills Training Tips 

Strategies for trainers to use to develop foundation skills in a vocational training program. A YouTube presentation sponsored by Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council.

Diggin In

A resource developed to help trainers address the literacy and numeracy skills needed in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Contains a good section on using the ACSF and mapping it against particular training packages and occupations.

Precision Consultancy Assessment Tasks

A range of literacy and numeracy assessment tasks relevant to industry areas. For use by experienced LLN teachers with a sound working knowledge of the ACSF. Others may use the tasks, but should seek advice about their judgements from an experienced teacher.

Grassroots Strategies – PD Resource

Practical tips for teaching reading, writing, numeracy and speaking /listening in the workplace context. Developed by Service Skills Australia.

26TEN

Tasmania’s adult literacy and numeracy website has a section on business, with case studies of businesses that have incorporated adult literacy and numeracy programs in their training.