This Adult Literacy National Project Innovative Project by the Victoria University developed two resources to support the implementation of Employability Skills in Further Education courses:
- a professional development resource for teachers of language, literacy and numeracy programs to support the identification of Employability Skills in their programs and teach their learners to make the links between their learning and these skills. The resource also supports VET practitioners understand the cultural implications of the specific facets identified as part of each Employability Skill. It can be found at http://tls.vu.edu.au/employability_skills/index.html.
- a learner guide to support learners in language, literacy and numeracy programs understand and apply Employability Skills. It can be found at http://tls.vu.edu.au/employability_skills/l_guide/index.htm
The resource has been developed by the Victoria University. Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Lynne Fitzpatrick
Phone: (03) 9919 8375
Email: lynne.fitzpatrick@vu.edu.au
This Adult Literacy National Project Innovative Project’s DVD, showcases adult literacy and numeracy teaching practices. It can be used for professional development purposes, teacher training and advocacy for adult literacy and numeracy services.
The resource has been developed by the University of Technology, Sydney. Further information can be obtained by contacting
Jacquie Widin
Phone: (02) 9514 3030
Email: jacquie.widin@uts.edu.au
This flexible resource kit guides teachers through the process of developing student's skills to create digital stories about their local communities. Activities develop students' oral and written communication skills, Infromation and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills, project planning skills and employability skills. It has been developed to suit the diverse needs of students in a range of locations and educational settings.
The ten session plans in the kit are accompanied by printable tasks and handouts for students. Teachers with varying ICT skills will find useful information and training tips. There are also tips for teachers about setting up projects and maximising the development of the students' skills as they engage with the activities in the resource kit. The kit includes sample digital stories and copyright-free photos and music.
You can buy this kit on CD from AMES Shop
Otherwise it can be downloaded free from Creating the Connections
The WELL professional development guide for trainers and assessors was developed focussing on methods and processes for analysing language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements of learners. The objective of the guide is to raise awareness and provide information, case studies and tools to enhance knowledge and understanding of the range of LLN issues and support needs of learners in the Construction and Property Services Industries.
The guide also covers the responsibilities for Registered Training Organisations and other providers to provide appropriate LLN support to learners under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
The resource is available from the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council by phone (02) 6253 0004, email Kristen.sydney@cpsisc.com.au or contact www.cpsisc.com.au
WELL professional development guide cost: $65.00
Or click here to download:
WELL professional development guide for trainers and accessors 
(1.8 MB)
Trainer's guide to support: CPCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry (305.8 KB)
Into Learning-a professional development resource for teachers of pre-literacy/low literacy adult ESL students. The DVD presents 5 classroom sequences which can form the basis of a 1-2 hour PD session. Each sequence demonstrates a single language recycling activity for trainers to extent their knowledge and repetoire of strategies and reflect on their own methodology and practice.
The DVD can be purchased from:
Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES)
Level 4, 255 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone (03) 9926 4691
The professional development guide focuses on raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of Agri-Food trainers and assessors of the range of LLN issues and support.
This guide covers:
- an overview of WELL and Language, Literacy and Numeracy
- an overview of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Training Packages (including the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF), the AQTF, units of competency and identifying LLN within Training Packages)
- strategies for identifying LLN needs in training and assessment
- strategies for supporting LLN in training and assessment
- strategies for working with Indigenous learners
- listing of LLN support contacts, resources and glossary information
Further information can be obtained from:
Jane Brownbill,
Agri-Food Industry Skills Council
PO Box 5450
Kingston ACT 2604
Phone (02) 6163 7200 or
Email: mailto:reception@agrifoods.net.au
Report Writing in Corrections is an innovative training resource designed to assist workers in the corrections industry with the development of report writing skills. The resource contributes to the development and advancement of clear and appropriate written communication required to report on clients with demanding behaviour and needs, in a statutory environment. The target audience is staff in Corrections and other allied industries who work with difficult and demanding clients.
The CD Resource is available through:
Swinburne University TAFE,
Workplace Skills Access – W69
369 Stud Road
Wantirna South VIC 3152
Phone: (03) 9210 1963
Fax: (03) 9210 1920
Cost per unit: $22
A report investigating the levels of use of the internet by adults with low levels of literacy. Includes several case studies. Copies of the report can be purchased from Jan Hagston, Language Australia on (03) 9612 2600.
This suite of resources is designed to support the Asset Security Training Package (PRSO3). It is aimed at assisting the development of workplace communication skills for security operatives at the Certificate II level. The materials cover core units of competency from the Certificate II in Security Operations (PRS20103) qualification. The target audience is Registered Training Organisations and their constituent candidates undertaking training for the Certificate II in Security Operations. The CD Resource is available through contacting: Alan Ross, Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), phone: (02) 6230 2907 or via the CPSISC . Cost per unit is $118. Also available for loan through VOCED .
Creative Training (3.2 MB) is for trainers in the arts and cultural industry who, in the process of delivering vocational training, also need to support the development of a young person's literacy (including workplace communication) and numeracy skills. This resource may help a trainer to be prepared for those trainees who are attracted to arts/cultural industry training because they perceive it to be very hands-on and practical. Some of those trainees may not be prepared for the literacy and numeracy demands of the training. The resource contains suggested approaches to developing trainee's literacy and numeracy skills and sample activities using these approaches. It also shows trainers how to identify the Literacy, Language and Numeracy demands of a unit of competency. The resource can be used for all training packages in the arts and cultural industries.
CGEA online The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) website provides teachers with a one-stop shop for the CGEA. It provides information about the curriculum, assessment, delivery strategies, moderation and teaching resources; online moderation, and database of CGEA resources; and teaching strategies which can be downloaded and printed off for use by students.
Pre Assessment Training Kit (256.5 KB)
The 'Pre-training Assessment Kit' is designed to support Trainers and Assessors to develop their skills in carrying out the Skills Gap Analysis. Furthermore, it supports the development of individual training plans with some suggestions for a Skills Development Matrix and provides a model training plan for Literacy and Numeracy support. The resource is written in Plain English and uses common units from the Transport and Distribution Training Package as exemplars.
Workplace Communication - Making language, literacy and numeracy in Training Packages work (2.0 MB)
Developed by the Tasmanian Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania Workplace Communication - Making language, literacy and numeracy in Training Packages work offers practical insights from workplace language literacy and numeracy practitioners in Australia and shows, through a series of case studies, ways in which some organisations are addressing the issues of workplace communication through Training Packages.
Workplace Communication - Making language, literacy and numeracy in Training Packages work (2.0 MB)
Developed by the Tasmanian Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania Workplace Communication - Making language, literacy and numeracy in Training Packages work offers practical insights from workplace language literacy and numeracy practitioners in Australia and shows, through a series of case studies, ways in which some organisations are addressing the issues of workplace communication through Training Packages.
Adult literacy and numeracy practices 2001: a national snapshot (824KB)
This study was undertaken in 2001 by TAFE NSW - Access Division with funding from DETYA. The project provides a snapshot of national adult literacy and numeracy provision showing the range and diversity of current practice and provision and an analysis of current best practice.
A kit that has been designed specifically for trainers working with Deaf or Non-English Speaking Background NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) learners undertaking the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.