The DVD contains multilingual documents that support the following units of competency from the RTE03 Rural Production Training Package:
- RTE3901A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
- RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
- RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
The resource also supports Freshcare which is the national, on farm food safety program for the fresh produce industry.
The DVD is supported by food safety self audit checklist in Arabic, Cantonese, Khmer and Vietnamese.
The resources are designed for farmers of non-English speaking backgrounds and can be used in a variety of learning contexts and are appropriate for use in short courses on food safety, specific training for a Freshcare certificate and Certificate II and Certificate III in Agriculture. The resources were developed by Virginia Brunton and Joseph Ekman, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Narara NSW, 2250.
The resource can be purchased from the NSW Department of Primary Industries bookshop 
, phone 1800 028 374.
Cost: $40.00
An interactive CD for workers in the forest and forest products industry aligned with the Forest and Forest Products Industry Training Package (FP105). The CD includes on-screen text, photos, animated graphics and a voice-over narration. Trainers can customise all elements including inserting their own site-specific photos and recording their own voice.
The CD is available from David McElvenny phone (02) 4573 6969, email david@workspacetraining.com.au or visit www.workspacetraining.com.au
Cost: $66.00
The 'Get Real Factor' resource is designed specifically to address language, literacy and numeracy needs across the Agri-Food Industry. The relevant units are RTC2401A Treat Weeds, RTC2706A Apply Chemicals under Supervision, RTC3401A Control weeds, SFIEMS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
The 'Get Real Factor' may be used by RTO's (Registered Training Organisation) as well as by workplace trainers and assessors as a basis for identifying the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills required for work, analysing the LLN requirements of relevant competency standards and selecting or developing learning strategies to support the development of these skills within a vocational education and training setting. The resource integrates these processes with development of employability skills and addresses alignment by level of difficulty with the National Reporting System (NRS) via the Essential Skills Framework.
The resource 
(10.9 MB) was developed by Jane Brownbill, Senior Manager, Agri-Food Industry Skills Council.
The resource can be purchased from Jane Brownbill, jane.brownbill@agrifoodskills.net.au phone 02 6163 7209. Free of charge.
Taking the Lead is a strategic project funded through the WELL Programme. Service Skills Australia conducted research and consulted with industry to identify the key elements to embedding language, literacy and numeracy skills into training and assessment practices for the services industries. Eight key recommendations form the basis of the strategy detailed in this report.
Taking the Lead
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The Scene Savers: Communicating for safety at a fire scene resource package is comprised of an interactive CD-Rom and an 80 page loose-leaf Trainer’s Guide. The CD-Rom presents four interactive scenarios, each based on a different type of fire incident. Within each scenario the user is able to develop and practise several skills such as sending radio calls, finding information on a map, identifying hazards at an incident scene and controlling and monitoring hazards at an incident scene. The user can do this by completing the range of contextualised activities built into each scenario.
The resource is available through contacting:
Workplace Skills Access
W69, 369 Stud Road
Watirna South VIC 3152
Ph: 03 9210 1963
Cost: $20 for a CD and $55 for the Resource package
‘Using Chemicals Safely’ provides the framework for training in the use of agriculture, horticultural and veterinary chemicals. The resources will support the training needs of a defined group of farm chemical users who have low levels of literacy and numeracy. The ultimate aim is to improve safety in the field by increasing workers' understanding of safe work practices. The training set is comprised of a video, manual, label kit (5 laminated chemical labels) and trainer's notes. Resource available to purchase for $44 through: ChemCert (Vic) Inc., Po Box 889, Warragul, VIC 3820. Phone: (03) 5622 2055.
A guide to assist employees with language and literacy needs to understand and improve participation in the rehabilitation and return to work process. The guide consists of a resource for employees, and an implementation guide to assist managers and rehabilitation providers explain the resource to employees. The kit can be used by itself or integrated into the 'Workplace health and safety training resource kit.' 'Let's Work Together to Get Back to Work' will be available on line through
WorkCover SA website . Paper based copies of the resource will also be available.
Project Outline
Stage 1 Research Data Collection
The research project was divided into three stages. The first stage was the literature review and the research component. During this stage, the literature review provided an insight into the ageing work population, changing workplace practices, literacy, delivery practices and strategies for older workers/learners. Besides the literature, industry, teachers, older learners and workers were consulted using surveys and interviews. All this data and research guided the model of delivery in the program and the setting up process in the pilot study for older workers.
Stage 2 Pilot Study
The second stage was the pilot study where older workers participated in literacy learning using ICT skills as the tool of delivery. The pilot study was set up as the research tool to observe, evaluate and reflect on teaching and learning strategies to engage older workers.
Stage 3 Teaching And Learning Resource
In the third stage, the data was collated, analysed and categorised to form the key strategies to engage older workers in learning. The strategies and model of delivery guide future learning programs for older learners/workers.
Strategies to engage older workers in learning (1.0 MB)
Developed in partnership by Access Education and Canberra Institute of Technology as an ANTA Adult Literacy National Project. A learner resource covering basic numeracy and application of skills to various industry contexts.
Developed by Virginia Horticulture Centre this learning guide, "Conduct Fumigation" aims to provide fumigation trainees with the background knowledge to use fumigants responsibly, safely and effectively. It covers the commonly used fumigants that can be bought in Australia for use in: General fumigation including Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) requirements, Soil fumigation and Grain fumigation.
A dual language English/Vietnamese edition of the ChemCert SA course manual that promotes safe and responsible use of agricultural chemicals. Resource is available for purchase from ChemCert Australia (SA) Inc.
Occupational Health and Safety in Horticulture is a video and manual training package for use at small and large scale vegetable farm, orchard and vineyard operations. It is designed for use in basic workplace safety training with new and existing employees from a non-English speaking background and low-level English language skills; English speaking workers with limited literacy skills; and existing workers in need of a refresher course in workplace safety. The video and manual can be used flexibly, either in a formal group training setting or by individual learners under the guidance of a mentor. The manual is written in simple English and employs a learner friendly format which includes activities, Trainers Notes, Answers, Glossary and a Competency Assessment Tool. The video further aids comprehension, memory and workplace English skills. It is recommended that the video and manual be used in tandem to maximise their complementary design. Resource available for purchase through Monica Doman at Swinburne University Of Technology (03) 9210 1963.
Online Training Resource Kit (Workplace Health & Safety)
Developed in partnership by Workplace Education Services and Adelaide Institute of TAFE.
Henry Sprays It Safe is a resource to help market gardeners with chemical usage, mixing, storage and application. The aim of the resource is to support the development of language, literacy and numeracy skills required for a number of key units of competency common to Conservation and Land Management, Rural Production and Amenity Horticulture training Packages.
The selected units of competency are:
- Follow Basic Chemical Safety Rules (RTC1701A);
- Apply Chemicals Under Supervision (RTC2706A);
- Prepare and Apply Chemicals (RTC3704A);and
- Transport, Handle and Store Chemicals (RTC3705A).
These units relate to the safe handling, storage preparation and application of chemicals for Certificates I – III and the calculations involved in calibrating equipment are covered in some depth. The resource is available through:TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum Centre, contact: Laraine Wiles on 02 9846 8101. Cost per Unit: $45 (includes postage and handling)