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Purpose of this resource The aim of this resource is to improve language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) practices within vocational educational and training (VET) delivery and assessment, and to comply with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) through a planned approach to LLN. It will assist assessors, (including RPL assessors), VET practitioners, LLN specialists, and quality managers to provide quality training and assessment practices that explicitly address LLN. This resource provides models of good practice, suggestions and practical assistance regarding: The following acronyms are used throughout this resource: ACSF AQF AQTF LLN NRS RPL RTO VET Australian Core Skills Framework Australian Qualifications Framework Australian Quality Training Framework Language, literacy and numeracy National Reporting System Recognition of prior learning Registered training organisation Vocational education and training • communicating with clients • addressing access and equity issues • developing and monitoring trainer and assessor qualifications and skills • promoting effective assessment methodology • promoting effective LLN training content and delivery • providing LLN support services. This includes specialist support and support in the User Choice program and Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. At the back of this resource you’ll find some fact files that include additional practical information and tools. They appear in the following order: Tips Checklists Information sheets Templates Resources 4 The Crux of the Matter - Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Vocational Education and Training
Introduction Since 1998, LLN content has been ‘built-in’ to all Training Packages and accredited course content and has become an integral part of all vocational qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Each state and territory also has stand-alone accredited LLN courses that are delivered as part of adult general education. To develop the appropriate workplace communication and employability skills of all learners across all AQF qualifications it is essential that you ensure LLN is not seen as an issue just for learners with low-level skills. Whilst some learners will have more trouble developing LLN skills than others and may require specific assistance, LLN is an issue across the board for all learners as LLN skills underpin the way we communicate and learn. As a result, LLN are now seen as both an issue of equity and of quality, and therefore relevant to all AQTF standards. LLN in VET In the past, LLN issues in vocational training were seen as an ‘equity only’ issue, and not critical to vocational training. Learners who had such difficulties were labelled as having a ‘deficit’ and lacking the ability to ‘cut it’ in training. National and international studies and decades of research and practice have shown this is simply not true. The crux of the matter is that speaking and listening, reading and writing and using numbers in a variety of practical ways underpins workplace skills. For all learners, LLN are key underpinning skills that will support their vocational learning, the development of their employability skills and their workplace communication skills whatever level of course or training they are doing. Research by state and national vocational training bodies indicates that any LLN associated with vocational training is best delivered within the context of that training wherever possible. This is because all vocational learners will be developing LLN skills as they take on vocational competence. Attention to LLN issues is not just the responsibility of a few specialist teachers. The risk in this approach is of failing to reach all learners needing assistance. To manage this, all staff dealing with training and assessment require knowledge about vocational LLN. Taking a holistic approach to LLN can assist high competency completion rates, learner engagement and employer satisfaction. This means providing policies and procedures that deal with LLN from both an access and equity perspective and from an integrated skills perspective. Overall, a holistic approach allows quality training and assessment services to be delivered that fully comply with the AQTF. 5
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Page 21 and 22: Tip 4: Teacher, trainer and assesso
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Page 25 and 26: Tip 7: Locating LLN in Training Pac
Page 27 and 28: Unpacking a single unit Here is a s
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Page 35 and 36: Case study A training provider has
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AQTF Standard 2: The registered tra
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AQTF Standard 3: Management systems
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Checklist 3: LLN observation checkl
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Macro skill Level Type of task Fill
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Information sheet 1: Complexity in
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Information sheet 2: Identifying th
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The following table can be used to
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Template 1: Analysis of LLN macro s
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Question Yes No Example Are there s
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Speaking and listening Does the spo
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Legislation, policy and guidelines
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Specific VET learners Literacy supp
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