This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply highly specialised skills and knowledge in the field of adult language, literacy and numeracy practice. In these roles, they generate and evaluate complex ideas through the analysis of policy, information and concepts at an abstract level; and design and implement appropriate responses through a combination of research, targeted strategies for language, literacy and numeracy programs in different contexts, and the application of teaching practices.

This qualification uses the term 'adult literacy and numeracy' to mean the skills required to understand and use various forms of print and digital text in day-to-day activities at home, at work and in the community (OECD, 2001).

The qualification uses the term 'language' to talk about speaking, listening, reading, writing and visual communication skills. In its broadest sense, language involves the words, verbal structures and gestures we use to convey meaning. We are also talking about using words and grammatical structures and other meaning support systems (e.g. gestures when speaking and listening, punctuation and formatting when reading and writing) to make meaning or to understand somebody else's meaning. (Taking the Lead, 2006)

This qualification responds to the need for all practitioners to have a set of strategies to meet learners' language development needs. This is not language in the strict sense of language acquisition (as defined within the TESOL discipline), but rather the development of relevant and appropriate language repertoires depending on the context.

The diversity of learners attending adult language, literacy and numeracy provision requires effective and innovative educational leaders, program managers and researchers with responsibility for adult language, literacy and numeracy policy development and response, and program design and review. TAE80110 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership develops the skills and knowledge required to fulfil this responsibility in these roles.

Adult language, literacy and numeracy delivery contexts include vocational education settings, workplaces, and the community. A range of training organisations (public, not-for-profit, community and private) provides adult language, literacy and numeracy skills development.

Job roles

This qualification may apply to those in roles with responsibility for adult language, literacy and numeracy policy development and response, as well as program design and review. Job roles and titles vary across different organisational contexts. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:

adult literacy and numeracy teacher or leader, training organisation

practitioner or coordinator, Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program

senior educator, teaching and learning, training organisation

adult literacy and numeracy learning resource developer

program coordinator, training organisation

educational consultant

workforce development leader

policy advisor on language, literacy and numeracy.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 8

3 core unitsplus

5 elective units

At least 3 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. Up to 2 elective units may be selected from the elective unit list or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Vocational Graduate Certificate or Vocational Graduate Diploma level. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome and local industry requirements.

Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate the outcomes of units selected from the Training and Education Training Package.

Candidates with TAE70110 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice will gain credit of 4 elective units towards this qualification.

Core units

Elective units

Selecting elective units for different outcomes

The context for this qualification varies and will guide the selection of elective units. Examples of recommended elective units for particular work outcomes follow.

For a role as an adult literacy and numeracy coordinator in a training organisation, the following elective units are recommended.

For a leadership role in a Workplace English Language and Literacy program, the following elective units are recommended.

For a role in educational leadership in a training organisation the following elective units are recommended.

For a specialisation role as a language, literacy and numeracy resource designer, the following elective units are recommended.

Not applicable.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.