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30883QLD Course in Applied Core Skills (ACS)

The Course in Applied Core Skills (ACS) provides a structured curriculum based on the Australian Core Skills Framework – the National English Language, Literacy and Numeracy competency standards (ACSF). Qualified language, literacy and numeracy providers are able to use this curriculum to teach social, workplace and community language, literacy and numeracy skills. This is the only course that mirrors the flexibility of the ACSF and the reality of the development of LLN skills by individuals.

This course has been developed to provide the bridge to further education or training, or employment for those who need to improve their language, literacy and numeracy communicative skills. It recognises the generic and specific language, literacy and numeracy communicative skills necessary to access opportunities for employment and, thus, each program is tailored or customised to the participant’s assessed levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills as described in the ACSF - levels 1 to 5.

This course is the vehicle to improve the LLN skills of those needing to enter tertiary, secondary and further education as well as employment. Language learners whose work and life experience is sufficient for them to gain employment but their knowledge of the Australian Workplace English language is limited, and young people who are in alternative education programs that reflect their vocational aspirations, also benefit from the flexibility and relevance of this course. Learners who complete this course – from 100 to 800 hours or more - will gain entry to accredited courses, part-time and full-time work, the opportunity to return to mainstream schooling or to improve their own and their children’s’ knowledge and participation in the community.

The Course is structured so that all learners are assessed at the initial entry and then an individualised training plan is determined.

Focus
Access-A module – covers all levels of entry
Assess prior learning e.g. education/training/job
Determine current vocational goals/skills
Identify levels of reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning strategies skills using the ACSF
Document employment - paid/unpaid - experience
Identify Training Package/Industry Competency Standards & the LLN skills required
Plan & design individual program with client/employer/trainer by selecting specific focus
Focus
Personal Development: focus on personal skills and attitudes, current skills, experience
Networking: focus on interaction with others, teamwork, contacts
Community Access: focus on participation in the community, role in local community, participation in activities or use of community facilities
Workplace Context: focus on involvement in the workplace, employability language and literacy skills
Work Experience in vocation/industry
Technology & Change: focus on machines and technical equipment, computers, internet, email
Process & Procedures: focus on systems, structures, boundaries and roles/responsibilities

Duration

40-200 hours per unit/focus area

Delivery Mode

This program is delivered face-to-face in a classroom. In general students need to complete this qualification within 12 months. However, students can complete a course in less than this time at ABRA Qld.

Learners would commence the course with the Access module of 20 hours, then depending on their level and range of LLN skills will select focus units in negotiation with their trainer to create their own customised training program. This course provides both the learner and trainer with a range of possible training options that enable the learners’ goals, experience and current skills to determine the amount of learning they will undertake. Some learners need only a few modules to improve their skills and may do less than 100 hours in total while others may need over 800. Each learner has an individualised program because each person has varying levels of reading, writing, speaking, numeracy and learning skills.

Assessment

  • Evidence-gathering techniques
  • problem-solving
  • questioning
  • case studies
  • written question and answer
  • manuals/work sheets

The experienced ABRA Qld Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA Qld are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.

Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require evidence of practical experience in the workplace.

How to Enrol

Please ensure you have visited our web address and read and understood our policies, including those on refunds which can be found in the ABRA Qld Student Handbook. You should ensure that any queries you may have about the course have been fully addressed before enrolment and we are ready to answer these queries at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you are ready to enrol in this course, please complete the enrolment form and fax it to ABRA Qld on (07) 3203 7174 or email completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it