Assessor Resource
TAELLN501A
Support the development of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to practitioners in many areas in the vocational education and training (VET) sector who wish to support adults in developing their language, literacy and numeracy skills. These VET practitioners require some knowledge of adult literacy and numeracy, as well as strategies to support learners enrolled in VET courses. They may be supported by the coordinator of adult literacy and numeracy professional development programs, or other colleagues more experienced in adult literacy and numeracy provision.
This unit also applies to those working in community programs, such as adult literacy and numeracy volunteer programs, who work with adults in the community wanting to develop their language, literacy and numeracy skills.
The unit also applies to those in workplaces, working with those in the workforce who wish to develop their language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Skills and knowledge outcomes required to recognise the language, literacy and numeracy demands of training and assessment, and tailor training and assessment to suit individual skill levels, are covered in TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to support adults to extend their language, literacy and numeracy skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)