Workplace/vocational literacy and numeracy

These guides and resources provide useful information about developing literacy and numeracy in workplace, and industry and vocational training.

Please note these resources were developed some time ago and do not include recent developments, such as the Learning Progressions.  These resources do, however, contain useful frameworks, information and activities.

Literacy @ WorkA guide to placing learners on work experience (PDF 2,551 kB)The key steps forward for workforce literacyThe key steps forward for workforce literacy (PDF 2 MB)Te Whare Ako case studyTe Whare Ako case study (PDF 940 kB) Employer investment in workplace literacyEmployer investment in workplace literacy (194 kB)Workplace literacy: A programme manager's guideWorkplace literacy: A programme manager's guideDescriptor BankA framework for thinking and talking about literacy in industry training. A Guide to Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Needs AnalysisSecond edition (PDF 2.05 MB)