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This paper provides an overview of a research project aimed at identifying integrated numeracy and literacy skills and the incorporation of these into a set of recommendations for a learning package to improve training pathways in the beef industry. It examines the processes, materials and texts used in existing Quality Assurance self-paced training packages and analyses the numeracy skills required to use these materials. It addresses issues of self-confidence and integrated numeracy and literacy through a re-examination of skills, knowledge and values in learning and education in agriculture. This paper focuses on methods to assist farmers to become more effective learners and highlights the importance of self-confidence in the learning process.