COURSE OVERVIEW:
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.
Sometimes learners have trouble with their language, literacy (reading and writing), and numeracy skills in their training program. These skills are called 'LLN', and problems may include not being able to read and/or write well enough to complete their study, not understanding enough English to communicate well, or not being able to do any maths that may be needed for their training or job.
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.
The aim of this course is to improve language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) practices within vocational educational and training (VET) delivery and assessment. It will assist trainers, assessors, VET practitioners, LLN specialists, and quality managers to provide quality training and assessment practices that explicitly address LLN.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
- What is language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)?
- LLN in VET
- Why focus on LLN in vocational training?
- What is the role of the trainer in LLN?
- How to address LLN skills in training and assessment?
- The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
- What is the uses of the ACSF?
- The five core skills
- The ACSF levels
- How to determine the LLN requirements of the training?
- The triggers or signal words to identify LLN requirements
- How to locate trigger words in a unit of competency?
- How to identify LLN skills required for workplace performance?
- How to determine the LLN skills of learners?
- The behaviours which may indicate LLN issues?
- The factors influencing LLN
- How to address learner LLN needs?
- The legal and regulatory requirements for RTO’s
- How to customise training and assessment resources for LLN?
- The principles of designing training and assessment resources for LLN
- How to adjust assessment tasks and resources for LLN?
- Learning support strategies
- How to address adult LLN in VET?
- How to determine LLN skills in the training specifications?
- How to identify adult LLN skills required for workplace performance?
- How to determine the LLN skills of the adult learner?
- The validated LLN skills assessment tools
- How to customise training and assessment resources for adult LLN?
- How and when to access specialist support for adult learning?
- The key features of individual learning plans
- How to monitor and evaluate the specific strategies to address LLN skills?
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.