Benefits of LLN training for VET Teachers – why do VET teachers constantly seem to have to upgrade their teaching qualifications?

As a VET teacher the advantages of completing LLN training are invaluable. The tools and information received are relevant and helpful immediately to apply in the classroom. It is pleasing to see the unit, TAELLN411 is going to become a core unit in the new Certificate IV TAE qualification.  It is, and really should always have been, a mandatory learning for teachers. How can a teacher be truly successful in teaching individuals if they have no idea what their literacy skills are? Some good trainers and assessors no doubt have practices in place to help determine if students have learning needs, however, it should become best practice for all trainers and assessors to have the skills and knowledge to assess and develop the LLN skills of their students. If we expect our students to be successful we should be committed to becoming the best teachers, trainers and assessors we can be.Free LLN assessment tools can be found at:

Precision Consultancy – there are a range of LLN tools that VET practitioners  and LLN specialists can use to assess core skills of individuals.

CSHISC (Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council)

MSA (Manufacturing Skills Australia)

ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research)

We would love you to comment and share any good resources that may be beneficial to other VET practitioners.