Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply highly specialised skills and knowledge in the field of adult language, literacy and numeracy practice. In these roles they generate and evaluate complex ideas through the analysis of policy, information and concepts at an abstract level; and design and implement appropriate responses through a combination of research, targeted strategies for language, literacy and numeracy programs in different contexts, and the application of teaching practices.

The diversity of learners attending adult language, literacy and numeracy provision requires effective and innovative educational leaders, program managers and researchers with responsibility for adult language, literacy and numeracy policy development and response, and program design and review. This qualification develops the skills and knowledge required to fulfil this responsibility in a variety of roles. Possible job titles include:
adult literacy and numeracy teacher or leader, training organisation
practitioner or coordinator, Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
senior educator - teaching and learning, training organisation
adult literacy and numeracy resource developer
program coordinator, training organisation
educational consultant
workforce development leader
policy advisor on language, literacy and numeracy.

This qualification may not meet the requirements for TESOL teaching. It is advisable to check with relevant jurisdictions and in the human resource statements in accredited course documentation.

The volume of learning of a Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership is typically one to two years.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.