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Information and resources related to embedding literacy and numeracy into trades training programmes.

The resources cover topics such as:

  • embedding numeracy in joinery industry resources
  • the importance of making accurate measurements
  • contextualising writing and numeracy training
  • preparing learners for employment
  • embedding literacy through the use of carpentry diaries.

Key Points to Note:

  • These presentations provide insights and assistance for tutors in embedding literacy and numeracy in their courses.
  • Embedding literacy and numeracy in vocational courses will support the development of learners' literacy and numeracy skills in the workplace.
  • The resources available here to download include videos and PowerPoint slides from some of the presentations.

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Trades Training, Construction, How Bob Builds: Brett Tickner Part 1

A clip about embedding numeracy into a construction course.

(YouTube, 6:07, 360p)

  • 30 October 2012
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Trades Training, Construction, How Bob Builds: Brett Tickner Part 2

A clip about embedding numeracy into a construction course.

(YouTube, 5:21, 240p)

  • 30 October 2012
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Trades Training, Construction, How Bob Builds: Brett Tickner Part 3

A clip about embedding numeracy into a construction course.

(YouTube, 3:36, 240p)

  • 30 October 2012
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Trades Training, Construction, Embedding Numeracy into a Trades Course Part 1

A clip about embedding numeracy into a trades course.

(YouTube, 4:58, 240p)

  • 31 October 2012
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Trades Training, Construction, Embedding Numeracy into a Trades Course Part 2

A clip about embedding numeracy into a trades course.

(YouTube, 6:18, 240p)

  • 31 October 2012
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Trades Training, Construction, Embedding Numeracy into a Trades Course

A presentation about embedding numeracy into a trades course, given by Warren Shepheard, from the National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults, at the New Zealand Literacy Forum, 2011.

(PDF, 345 KB, 14-pages)

  • 31 October 2012
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Trades Training, Joinery, Non-sense to Cognizance: Virginia Sanders - Part 1

A clip about embedding numeracy in joinery industry resources.

(YouTube, 6:01, 240p)

  • 31 October 2012
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Trades Training, Joinery, Non-sense to Cognizance: Virginia Sanders - Part 2

A clip about embedding numeracy in joinery industry resources.

(YouTube, 5:13, 240p)

  • 31 October 2012
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Trades Training, Agriculture and Horticulture, Growing Literacy and Numeracy Skills

This clip is about developing prisoner learners’ literacy and numeracy skills and its contribution towards learners' achievement of National Certificates in Horticulture and Agriculture Level 2.

(YouTube, 8:29, 480p)

  • 12 March 2014
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Trades Training, Construction, Building Literacy and Numeracy in Construction Training

This clip is about the application of contextualised writing and numeracy training to the National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades (BCATs) Level 2.

(YouTube, 4:51, 480p)

  • 12 March 2014
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Trades Training, Painting and Plastering, Knowing the Language of your Trade

This clip is about preparing prisoner learners for post-release employment in the construction industry, including the achievement of National Certificates in Pre-Trade Painting Level 2.

(YouTube, 4:46, 480p)

  • 12 March 2014
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Trades Training, Construction, Framing Success

This clip is about introducing the importance of accurate measurement to learners in the construction of their own certificate frames for the National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Level 2.

(YouTube, 1:36, 480p)

  • 12 March 2014
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Trades Training, Carpentry, Embedded Numeracy Teaching in a Carpentry Course

A clip about an explicit and deliberate programme of integrating literacy and numeracy into every aspect of a carpentry course.

(YouTube, 4:37, 240p)

  • 30 October 2012
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Trades Training, Timber Processing, Thames Timber - Branching out into Lean Manufacturing

A clip about a workplace literacy programme focused on understanding lean manufacturing principles and practices in the timber processing industry.

(YouTube, 9:01, 240p)

  • 4 December 2012
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Trades Training, Timber Processing, Thames Timber – Impacts and Benefits

A clip about how learners’ literacy and numeracy practices at work and at home have changed as a result of a workplace literacy programme.

(YouTube, 3:13, 240p)

  • 29 October 2012
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Trades Training, Timber Processing, Thames Timber – Mechanics of the Course

A clip about two successful elements of Thames Timber’s workplace literacy programme.

(YouTube, 3:34, 240p)

  • 26 October 2012
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Trades Training, Timber Processing, Thames Timber – Timber Economics 101

A clip about teaching probable manufacturing value using wooden manipulatives.

(YouTube, 3:22, 240p)

  • 26 October 2012
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Trades Training, Carpentry, Embedding Literacy through Carpentry Diaries: Ideas, Frameworks and Practice

A presentation about embedding literacy through the use of carpentry diaries, given by Matthew McCullough, Hector Rurehe, Len Matautia, and Emma McLaughlin, from Weltec, at the National Centre for Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Symposium, 2016.

(PDF, 14 MB, 17-pages)

  • 8 August 2016
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