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Tip 12: Promoting effective training content and delivery
When teachers, trainers and assessors understand
a little more about the types of LLN tasks and levels
essential to vocational competence, it can come
as quite a surprise to find that their own training
methods and materials are often inappropriate.
Training methods are often developed along an
academic or textbook-type model, often unrelated to
the LLN that is embedded in workplace performance.
Some learners may experience difficulties
undertaking training and assessment using these
methods. Learners in training programs may then
drop out of a course of study, or candidates for RPL
assessment may make a complaint that they were
not assessed fairly.
By selecting or developing training and assessment
methods that avoid such problems in the first place,
the risk of withdrawals and complaints is removed.
Evaluating training methods and materials will help
you to provide fairer and more appropriate LLN
in training, and to the consistency that the AQTF
demands.
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.
Strong relationships built between teachers, trainers
and assessors and LLN specialists will lead to more
effective working relationships and a better outcome
for the learner.
Remember the three steps referred to in ‘The Crux
of the Matter’, Page 7 of this resource: Balance
the LLN demands of a TP unit of competency
or accredited course module with the LLN
requirements of the training specification and the
LLN skills of the learner.
1. Consider the demographic profile of
the learner group.
Tips
Tip2: Addressing access and
equity issues. Page 18.
What is known about their past educational
experience Do all learners speak English as their
first language Have all learners had recent and or
positive experiences of learning How might this be
found out in an appropriate way
Examine any information gained through the
enrolment process or any informal diagnostic
assessments done as an introduction to the training
program.
What impressions of each learner’s LLN competence
do you have
2. Consider the LLN requirements from a
unit or unit cluster that are the basis for
the training.
Tips
Tip 7: Locating LLN in Training
Package units of competency
or accredited course modules.
Page 25.
Tip 8: The ACSF and LLN levels.
Page 30.
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