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Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22554VIC)

Course Aims:

This Course supports Participants with an intellectual disability in developing:

  • initial literacy and numeracy skills
  • recognition and use of letters of the alphabet
  • job ready and behavioural skills
  • general communication skills using pictures and symbols
  • social skills through verbal communication and ques
  • general study skills
  • recognising numbers from 1 to 10
  • coins and notes recognition
  • self-esteem and self-worth

The Course is designed to assist Participants in maintaining literacy skills developed for the workplace and general community.

Units (and nominal hours):
Electives: Recognise and use letters of the alphabet (40), Read simple words (80), Communicate using pictures and symbols (40), Write simple words (80), Communicate verbally using single words (40), Recognise and use whole numbers from 1 to 10 (20), Recognise coins and notes (40).

Learning Pathways:
There are no formal pathways from the Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Latrobe Lifeskills does recommend that Participants completing the Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy may then continue their studies in the higher level 22293VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy Course. The Course supports the development of skills and knowledge in literacy, language and numeracy as identified as being required for future volunteer work, work experience and for engaging within the community.

Pre-requisites / Entry Requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this Course.
Lifeskills is open to all Participant applicants and there are no minimum qualification requirements.
Anyone wishing to attend Lifeskills is required to complete an Application Form and attend a Pre-Training Review (interview). A Participant may be asked to attend a trial period to ensure the Course is suitable to the Participant’s needs and interests.

Training Delivery:
Fully classroom based and face-to-face supervised training delivery and assessment.

Duration:

The course is delivered over 2 years on a part-time study basis. Lifeskills will provide a timetable and schedule prior to commencement of training.

Unit Code & Title Core/Elective Nominal Hours
VU21724 Recognise and use letters of the alphabet Elective 40
VU21726 Read simple words Elective 80
VU21727 Communicate using pictures and symbols Elective 40
VU21728 Write simple words Elective 80
VU21729 Communicate Verbally using single words Elective 40
VU21730 Recognise and use whole numbers from 1 to 10 Elective 20
VU21735 Recognise coins and notes Elective 40

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Latrobe Lifeskills Head Office
1A Union Drive, La Trobe University,
Bundoora VIC 3083

Latrobe Lifeskills Bendigo
Edwards Road, La Trobe University
Flora Hill VIC 3552
Phone: (03) 94791474
Email: [email protected]

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