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Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices and implement them to meet the needs of adults seeking to develop their language, literacy and numeracy skills. New adult language, literacy and numeracy practices may be theories, approaches or strategies that are new to education, new to the adult literacy field, new to Australia, new to particular delivery contexts or provider organisations, or simply new to the practitioner.
It applies to adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners who need to critically reflect on their own practice in order to research and identify new, innovative or alternative approaches to practice, and adapt and apply these to their own work context as appropriate.
An advanced application of adult literacy and numeracy practice is required at this level. It is recommended that those who have previously completed education theory and practice units, and/or have established skills and experience as a teacher or practitioner undertake this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

1.

  • 1.1 Identify current adult language, literacy and numeracy teaching practices
  • 1.3 Assess and evaluate current practice in relation to requirements of learning context
  • 1.4 Identify aspects of current practice that could be improved or enhanced through new, innovative or alternative approaches

2.

  • 2.1 Identify areas of research relevant to the identified aspects of current practice that require improvement
  • 2.3 Use appropriate sources of information to identify new practices

3.

  • 3.1 Evaluate new practices in relation to requirements of learning context
  • 3.3 Review new practices in relation to adult language, literacy and numeracy teaching theory
  • 3.4 Identify potential implementation, professional development and resourcing issues arising from new practices

4.

  • 4.1 Undertake joint planning with others as relevant, to introduce new practices
  • 4.3 Apply new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices to teaching and assessment activities

5.

  • 5.1 Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate impact of new practices
  • 5.3 Disseminate findings of evaluation to relevant stakeholders
  • 5.4 Review changes to practices based on feedback and evaluation findings

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:
• develop or select criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of current adult English language, literacy and numeracy teaching practice
• identify at least 2 current aspects of practice that need improvement or issues that need resolving and research any new practices that may be appropriate
• evaluate new practices in relation to adult language, literacy and numeracy theory, the requirements of the learning context and the needs of learners
• make changes to existing practices to implement new practices into the learning program in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• monitor, evaluate and review the new practices using established criteria
• share findings about new practices with colleagues.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
• identify curriculum frameworks, pedagogy or teaching theories and their relationship with current adult language, literacy and numeracy teaching practice
• identify any implementation, professional development and resourcing issues that may arise from the introduction of new practices
• describe criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of new practices and explain how they are relevant to the specific requirements of the learning context in terms of:
• organisational or workplace requirements
• funding body guidelines
• learner needs
• national VET standards and frameworks
• explain how potential issues arising from the introduction of new practices can be identified and overcome
• identify sources of information and advice on adult language, literacy and numeracy practice.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the language, literacy and numeracy practice field of work and include access to:
• opportunities to participate in a range of practical exercises and projects
• information about new teaching practices in adult language, literacy, numeracy and program evaluation
• special purpose tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Foundation Skills

  • {'skill': 'Reading', 'description': '2.1, 2.3, 5.2'}
  • {'skill': 'Writing', 'description': '1.2, 2.2, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4'}
  • {'skill': 'Numeracy', 'description': '1.2, 5.1, 5.2'}
  • {'skill': 'Oral Communication', 'description': '4.1, 5.3'}
  • {'skill': 'Navigate the world of work', 'description': '1.3, 2.1, 5.4'}
  • {'skill': 'Interact with others', 'description': '4.2, 5.3, 5.4'}
  • {'skill': 'Get the work done', 'description': '1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4'}

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 07 April 2026