This report documents the development and evaluation of a quick Enrolment Assessment Tool for guiding the suitable qualification level for migrant dairy farm workers who are undertaking formal industry training (trainees).
While the report focusses on the dairy industry, the findings may be of use to any industry that utilises migrant workers, or those involved with supporting people with English as a second language in their transition to work or training.
Download the report:
Enrolment Assessment Tool for Workers from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds in Agriculture (PDF, 400Kb)
Background:
A project, completed in 2011, to develop and trial a quick diagnostic placement tool that Agriculture ITO Training Advisors can use on-farm to assess Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) dairy farm workers who are undertaking formal industry training. A collaboration of English Language Partners, Agribusiness Training Ltd and Agriculture Industry Training Organisation.
Research report prepared by Charlotte Heather and Dorothy Thwaite.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)