Workplace communication in national training packages: a practical guide

Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers for Vocational Education and Training (VET) now require that language, literacy and numeracy be included in competency standards, and the National Training Framework (NTF) committee requires language, literacy and numeracy to be included in national training packages. This guide aims to provide straightforward assistance for those preparing training packages. It also draws on the National Reporting System (NRS), a nationally recognised resource which provides a comprehensive reference point for language, literacy and numeracy competencies. It...  [+] Show more

Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers for Vocational Education and Training (VET) now require that language, literacy and numeracy be included in competency standards, and the National Training Framework (NTF) committee requires language, literacy and numeracy to be included in national training packages. This guide aims to provide straightforward assistance for those preparing training packages. It also draws on the National Reporting System (NRS), a nationally recognised resource which provides a comprehensive reference point for language, literacy and numeracy competencies. It gives advice for developing learning strategies, assessment materials and professional development materials which will support the inclusion of language, literacy and numeracy in national training packages.