NC1253   National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education 
(Vocational Tutor/Workplace Trainer) (Level 5)

Designed for vocational tutors, lecturers and workplace trainers, the National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education will enable you to discover the most trying aspects of your lessons for students struggling with literacy/numeracy and put in place strategies to provide support and development.

A largely self-directed course of study with integrated ‘on the job’ learning, this certificate provides an opportunity to develop professionally, enhance your teaching style and better equip your students to succeed.

*Please note: this programme does not entitle you to financial assistance from Studylink either in the form of a student loan or allowance.

Programme content

• The historical and theoretical context of adult literacy/numeracy within Aotearoa New Zealand
• Māori adult literacy
• Identifying areas where literacy and numeracy are required within your training or educational programme
• Identifying and assessing the literacy and/or numeracy needs, strengths and weaknesses of the individual learner
• Integrating literacy/numeracy skills development into the delivery of your programme and use of appropriate teaching strategies
• Evaluating the effectiveness of literacy/numeracy teaching strategies, learning activities and any specialist literacy/numeracy support within your programme

Programme delivery
The majority of learning within the programme is self-directed, occurring as a result of the implementation, observation and feedback on literacy/numeracy development strategies put into practise within your classroom situation. Tutors will provide the foundation for learning with set reading materials, tutor support, supervision and four 2-day workshops. 

Additionally, the 40 credits gained in this certificate can also contribute towards a National Diploma in Adult Education. 

Entry requirements

• Evidence of achievement in a programme of study at Level 4 or equivalent
• Recognition as an adult educator currently teaching a programme of study

*If English is not your first language you need to have achieved 6.5 or higher (in all skills) of IELTS or a similar English Language qualification.

Start dates

February intake - Trimester 1 & 2                       July intake - Trimester 2 & 3
Orientation: 20 February 2012, 12-1.00pm                  9 July - 22 February 2013
Room T401       
27 February - 2 November 2012                                 Workshop dates - tba             
Workshop dates                                                   
Workshop one: 15-16 March 2012
Workshop two: 7-8 June 2012
Workshop three: 26-27 July 2012
Workshop four: 27-28 September 2012