This report documents an investigation to determine what provisions are in place to identify the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements of Diploma level Agribusiness courses and therefore the LLN support which trainees may need to complete the qualification. The extent to which tutors felt equipped to support trainees’ LLN needs was also explored.
It offers recommendations for establishing the LLN requirements for courses and making subsequent decisions about trainee support strategies. While the report focusses on Agribusiness, the findings may be of use for assessing and embedding literacy and numerary in other subject areas.
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Background:
A project, completed in 2016, which aimed to identify the literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) needs of trainees in order for them to complete higher level tertiary qualifications.
A collaboration involving Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), DairyNZ and Dairy Training Ltd, led by the Primary Industry Training Organisation.
Research report prepared by Marianne Farrell, Mike Styles and Dr Lesley Petersen.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)