91351NSW Course in Tutoring Adult Foundation Skills

Qualification: Course IV (AQF)
TAFE Course No: 9110
Nominal Hours: 90

This course is for people who wish to work as an adult language, literacy or numeracy tutor.

Career Opportunities: You will be able to participate as a language, literacy or numeracy tutor in a range of community and educational settings. This course is accepted as a qualification enabling you to participate as a volunteer in the DET in-school tuition programme.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

Modules/Units
Core:
NSWTLTU301A	Assess own skills for tutoring
NSWTLTU302A	Define the role and responsibilities of an adult language/literacy/numeracy tutor
Elective:
BSBCMN205A	Use business technology
ICAITU128A	Operate a personal computer
ICAITU133A	Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email
NSWTCOM203A	Demonstrate awareness of cultural protocols for communicating with an Aboriginal community
NSWTCOM209A	Plan and conduct a simple project
NSWTLRN202A	Devise strategies for own learning
NSWTLTU303A	Develop strategies to tutor learners with literacy needs
NSWTLTU304A	Develop strategies to provide support to learners with English language and literacy needs
NSWTLTU305A	Support Aboriginal learners with literacy needs
NSWTLTU306A	Develop strategies for learners with numeracy needs
NSWTLTU307A	Work as a language/literacy/numeracy tutor
NSWTLTU308A	Refine language/literacy/numeracy tutoring skills
NSWTLTU309A	Select and use materials for tutoring
NSWTLTU310A	Extend strategies to tutor learners with language/literacy/numeracy needs
NSWTSFM202A	Participate in work placement or work experience
NSWTSFM203A	Undertake and evaluate work placement/work experience
PSPGOV302B	Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV308B	Work effectively with diversity
PSPOHS301A	Contribute to workplace safety

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Lismore - Contact Jenny Watt on (02) 6623 0272
Taree - Contact Margaret Gardner on (02) 6591 3600

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application form by 31 October, 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Lismore - Part-time day, 3 hours per week for 8 weeks.
You do not need to complete a North Coast Institute application form for this location. You should contact Jenny Watt on (02) 6623 0272 to enrol.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 334KB)

Taree - Details to be advised.
For more information please call (02) 6591 3600 or 131 601.