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New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational or Workplace) (Level 5)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

2 years and 13 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Invercargill Campus

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Summary

This qualification is intended for education practitioners who want to develop the literacy and numeracy skills of adult learners by embedding those skills into community, vocational or workplace programmes. It is a non-specialist introduction to embedding literacy and numeracy into adult and tertiary education and training.Graduates of this qualification will have skills and knowledge related to the basics of embedded literacy and numeracy design, facilitation, assessment and evaluation.By the end of the program, you will be able to:Design embedded literacy and numeracy learning to enhance learner outcomes in a training or education programme, using a range of pedagogical and cultural practices.Facilitate quality learner-centred teaching that respects the mana and diverse cultural backgrounds of adult learners, and the wider educational and societal context.Plan and use embedded literacy and numeracy strategies, including technology-enhanced teaching and learning, in a training or education programme.Use assessment, including literacy and numeracy diagnostic, and evaluation as tools to enhance student learning and own teaching practice.Note: This qualification has now moved to Version 2. If you are an existing student and have any questions regarding transitioning from Version 1, please contact the Programme Operations Manager, Melissa James.

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