Language Literacy Numeracy

1 Hospitality Institute of Australasia Issue # ( ) P a g e | 1 Fresh Ideas in Training TAELLN411 Address adult Language , Literacy and Numeracy skills Book 4 Language Literacy Numeracy Hospitality Institute of Australasia Issue # ( ) P a g e | 2 This Learning Resource contains the following competencies TAELLN411A Address adult Language , Literacy and Numeracy skills Unit Descriptor: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise the core Language , Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) demands of training and assessment, and to tailor training and assessment to suit individual skill levels, including accessing relevant support resources.

2 This book is the FOURTH of four (4) Learning Books for the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. It is strongly advised you work though the four books in order as each book builds on the lessons from the previous book. This book contains all the learning materials you will need to complete the above competency unit. There is a separate assessment booklet for each competency unit. It is strongly advised you work through assessment materials in the order provided to you. Book 1 Design Introduction to Vocational Education & Training Book 2 Assess - Developing and Using Assessment Tools Book 3 Deliver - Delivering Training Book 4 Language , Literacy and Numeracy This booklet was produced by Hospitality Institute of Australasia (HIA) and is to be used as resource material.

3 The booklet is not designed to be an independent program in itself. Every effort has been made to ensure that this booklet is free from error or omissions. However, you should conduct your own enquiries and seek professional advice before relying on any fact, statement or matter contained in this book. Hospitality Institute of Australasia is not responsible for any injury, loss or damage as a result of material included or omitted from this course. Information in this module is current at the time of publication. The time of publication is indicated in the date stamp at the bottom of each page. Hospitality Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd Phone: 1 300 783 757 Web: Queensland 15 Godwin St.

4 , Bulimba QLD 4171 New South Wales PO Box 738 Newcastle NSW 2300 Hospitality Institute of Australasia Issue # ( ) P a g e | 3 Table of contents Page # TAELLN411 Address adult Language , Literacy and Numeracy skills 4 Section 1: LLN in Training and Assessment 9 Section 2: The Australian Core Skills Framework 11 Section 3: Core LLN Skill Requirements of the Training 17 Section 4: Assessing Learner's Core LLN Skills 32 Section 5: Working with an LLN Specialist 38 Section 6: Strategies to Support Learners 40 Section 7: Monitoring Performance 55 Appendix 1 The Five Core Skills 56 Appendix 2 - Way To Go Checklist Learning Styles 61 Hospitality Institute of Australasia Issue # ( ) P a g e | 4 TAELLN411 Address adult Language , Literacy and Numeracy skills About this learning guide This learner guide introduces you to the core Language , Literacy and Numeracy issues in training and assessment practice.

5 You may be employed as a trainer and/or assessor in an RTO that provides training and assessment to learners who wish to gain nationally recognised qualifications. part of your role may be to identify the LLN requirements of training/assessment; to identify instances where specialist support is required and to collaborate with specialist practitioners; or develop and evaluate learning and assessment materials appropriate to core LLN skill requirements. The information in this learner guide requires an understanding of the following concepts and issues. Core LLN skills within a training specification/context You should have an awareness of the fundamental LLN skills required to participate effectively in the workforce and the community generally and an understanding of how to access, analyse and apply the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) to different training specifications and contexts.

6 Validated tools To accurately and effectively determine the core LLN requirement of the training context you may use validated tools based on the ACSF or rely on information, feedback or reports from LLN specialists. These tools should help you make judgments about the LLN requirements of learner skill levels. Specialist core LLN assistance can come from different sources, including in-house LLN support staff, specialist consultants, government or community services or funded support programs. You should know how to access this support; how to communicate with specialists; and how to apply an appropriate/approved strategy. Learning support strategies When developing or customising a learning program or learning and assessment materials, you need to apply, monitor and evaluate suitable learning support strategies that assist learners to develop core LLN skills.

7 Strategies can take a variety of forms, including: using plain English, especially to provide explanations at a level appropriate to learners supporting training with audiovisual material sharing decision-making with learners. Access and equity issues Access and equity issues are important in a learning situation. Learners must have access to an environment that does not discriminate on any basis or cause offence through cultural or Language misunderstandings. You require the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that the learning process accommodates the needs of particular target groups, such as people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and people with a Language background other than English.

8 II Hospitality Institute of Australasia Issue # ( ) P a g e | 5 Review of the VET System Understanding vocational education and training To work effectively in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, you need to understand its essential components, particularly training packages, since they are the backbone of VET. You also need to understand how to use training packages in a training delivery and assessment role. Vocational education and training VET develops skills and knowledge for work through a national training system that seeks to provide consistent training across Australia. The primary purpose of VET is to equip people with the skills, knowledge and attributes they require to be 'work ready' and/or to operate effectively in employment.

9 The Australian VET system comprises two fundamental elements that help ensure quality and consistency in training: Training packages The VET Quality Framework (VQF), which includes the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) The National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) (formerly the National Quality Council) is responsible for the endorsement and quality assurance of training packages. It is also responsible for developing and maintaining national standards for the regulation of VET and advising on the operation of the regulators. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national VET regulator responsible for registering training providers and accrediting courses.

10 It does this mainly through the VQF. (Note: Victoria and Western Australia have not referred their powers of regulation to the ASQA and continue to be subject to their respective state regulators if they operate solely within their state.) Training Packages Training packages are the foundation of Australia's VET system. A training package is defined as 'a set of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications used to recognise and assess people's skills in a specific industry, industry sector or enterprise. Copies of individual training packages can be viewed by accessing the website. Training packages also provide the structure for competency-based training.