Migrant workers not from English speaking backgrounds (NESB) are at a disadvantage in their initial work and training, although they are literate in their own language. This can put their productivity, safety and employment relations at risk.
This report documents the development and evaluation of two tools to support migrant farm workers from non-English speaking backgrounds who are undertaking formal industry training in New zealand.
While the report focusses on trainees in the diary industry, the findings will be of use for any industry training people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Download the report:
Supporting Workers from non-English Speaking Backgrounds in Agriculture Industry Training (PDF, 700Kb)
Background:
A project, completed in 2011, to develop, trial and evaluate tools to support migrant dairy farm workers from non-English speaking backgrounds who are undertaking formal industry training (trainees).
A collaboration of Agribusiness Training, English Language Partners and the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation.
Report prepared by Charlotte Heather and Dorothy Thwaite.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)