Modification History
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TAELLN501B |
Released with TAE10 Training and Education Training Package version 2.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use strategies to support adults to extend their language, literacy and numeracy skills. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
This unit typically applies to those in the vocational education and training sector who support adult learners to develop language, literacy and numeracy skills as part of their role. These VET practitioners require some knowledge of adult language, literacy and numeracy, a sound knowledge of the Australian Core Skills Framework, as well as strategies to support learners enrolled in VET programs. They may be supported by a coordinator or other colleagues more experienced in adult literacy and numeracy provision.
This unit also applies to those working in community programs or the workplace.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the purpose and context for language, literacy and numeracy development |
1.1 Analyse the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the training specification or learning situation 1.2 Analyse the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the training context |
2. Determine learners’ language, literacy and numeracy skill level |
2.1 Identify each learner’s language, literacy and numeracy background 2.2 Identify factors or potential barriers that may affect the learner’s development of language, literacy and numeracy skills 2.3 Determine learner’s existing language, literacy and numeracy skill level using relevant validated tools and other approaches |
3. Design and apply strategies to develop literacy and numeracy skills |
3.1 Examine limited range of strategies to develop reading, w riting, speaking, listening and numeracy skills 3.2 Analyse strengths, needs and learning strategies of learners in relation to goals 3.3 Confirm areas for skill development with learner 3.4 Select and implement strategies 3.5 Access relevant language, literacy and numeracy learning resources 3.6 Modify resources to meet language, literacy and numeracy learning needs, and in relation to context |
4. Review strategies |
4.1 Monitor learner progress 4.2 Seek support and feedback from colleagues whenever required 4.3 Review strategies in terms of their effectiveness and feedback received |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
Assessment must also ensure the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills include: |
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Training specification may include: |
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Training context describes: |
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Language, literacy and numeracy background may include: |
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Factors that affect development of language, literacy and numeracy skills may include: |
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Potential barriers that affect development of language, literacy and numeracy skills may include: |
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Validated tools include: |
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Other approaches for identifying learners with language, literacy and numeracy needs may include: |
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Strategies to develop reading skills may include: |
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Strategies to develop writing skills may include: |
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Strategies to develop speaking skills may include: |
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Strategies to develop listening skills may include: |
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Strategies to develop numeracy skills may include: |
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Goals may include: |
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Colleagues may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Language, literacy and numeracy practice
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.