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259931 · OSCA 2024

Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes.

Unit group

2599 · Other Education Professionals

Description

This unit group covers Education Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers, Careers Advisers and Student Services Advisers.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Assesses learners' needs, develops personalised learning plans and goals, and identifies barriers to learning
  • Identifies core literacy, numeracy and digital skills that underpin vocational courses and workplace tasks
  • Customises teaching methodologies to suit different types of learners and correspond to their learning goals
  • Delivers contextualised teaching and learning programs and resources
  • Conducts classes, tutorials, presentations and practical activities to teach literacy, numeracy and digital skills to individuals and small groups
  • Ensures interactions with learners and the learning programs being delivered are respectful, culturally appropriate and trauma informed
  • Assesses learners' progress and adapts programs and resources to improve outcomes
  • Informs learners of their progress, and prepares reports for Managers and leaders of organisations, institutions and communities
  • Provides advice to other parts of learners' networks such as vocational teachers, work supervisors and/or case managers as required
  • Conducts audits of literacy, numeracy and digital skills within organisations, institutions and communities

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