Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge a vocational trainer or assessor requires to identify language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skill requirements of training and the work environment, and to use resources and strategies that meet the needs of the learner group.
The unit applies to individuals who teach, train, assess and develop resources.
Competence in this unit does not indicate that a person is a qualified specialist adult language, literacy or numeracy practitioner.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse LLN requirements | 1.1 Determine LLN skill requirements of the training specification 1.2 Identify and analyse the LLN skill requirements essential to workplace performance 1.3 Determine the LLN skills of the learner group from validated tools and other sources |
2. Select and use resources and strategies to address LLN skill requirements | 2.1 Identify resources to support LLN skill development 2.2 Use learning and assessment materials to support identified LLN requirements, customising where necessary 2.3 Apply learning support strategies in training delivery appropriate to LLN requirements and learner group 2.4 Determine assessment strategies appropriate to LLN requirements and learner group |
3. Use specialist LLN support where required | 3.1 Review course demands and learner profile to determine if specialist LLN support is required 3.2 Access specialist LLN support where available 3.3 Integrate specialist LLN support into training or assessment practice where required |
4. Evaluate effectiveness of learning support and assessment strategies in addressing LLN requirements | 4.1 Seek feedback on learning support provided and assessment strategies used 4.2 Evaluate learning support and assessment strategies used 4.3 Determine areas for improvement based on evaluation |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
use tools to identify the LLN skill requirements (reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy) of the training specification and/or assessment process relevant to vocational delivery
use various sources to gather information on the current LLN skills of a learner group
identify available sources of support to address at least two of the identified LLN skill needs of the learner group
customise and use at least two learning resources to address LLN requirements
select, use and review at least two instructional strategies that directly address the identified LLN needs of the learner group
use advice from specialist LLN practitioners to inform practice
select, use and review at least two assessment strategies that cater for the identified LLN needs of the learner group
determine areas for improvement of own practice.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
specify the critical LLN skills essential to workplace performance in an identified industry or sector
identify cultural and social sensitivities relevant to communicating with individuals who are identified as requiring LLN support
identify sources of resources, strategies and LLN support available in own training organisation and procedures for accessing them
explain techniques for evaluating own training and assessment practice.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment and include access to:
texts and tasks typically found in the workplace
specialist LLN practitioners for consultation and verification of approaches
training and assessment tools based on the ACSF levels
training package support materials
workplace-specific tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages (where applicable).
Skills must be demonstrated with real vocational learners.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 | Analyses training specifications, training materials, LLN specific resources and validated tools based on the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Interprets information from enrolment records and pre-training assessments |
Oral Communication | 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 | Uses appropriate language with consideration to vocabulary, tone and pace to talk with learners and other vocational education and training (VET) colleagues Uses language that demonstrates cultural sensitivity and builds and maintains understanding and rapport |
Interact with others | 3.2, 4.1 | Collaborates with colleagues and support specialists to design and implement effective learning strategies Considers how others should be involved, often using consultative or collaborative processes when evaluating practice |
Get the work done | 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | Uses formal and informal processes to monitor implementation of solutions and reflect on outcomes |
Sectors
Language, literacy and numeracy practice