±¬×ߺÚÁÏ

People credited with the National Certificate in Work and Community Skills (Supported Learning) [Ref: 0853] have demonstrated that they have knowledge and skills that enable them to participate in work and in the community.

This qualification recognises the achievement of people who require some form of support with their learning, either through additional resources, specialised equipment, or adapted teaching programmes.

The Numeracy elective recognises skills and knowledge related to basic calculation, measurement, and use of a calendar. The Communication elective recognises telephone skills, taking messages, and the ability to create text documents using a computer.

The Supplemented Learning elective allows candidates to select any other unit standards from the Supported Learning - Work and Community Skills which are appropriate to the candidate''s own workplace or intended vocation, while the Balance set allows them to supplement these skills with unit standards or achievement standards from across the National Qualifications Framework.

Literacy Aotearoa is a national organisation of adult literacy providers and is a leading commentator on literacy issues in Aotearoa (±¬×ߺÚÁÏ).

Literacy is listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and critical thinking, interwoven with the knowledge of social and cultural practices.

Literacy empowers people to contribute to and improve society.

In carrying out its mission… ‘to develop, promote and deliver accessible, quality literacy services designed to ensure the peoples of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural and economic potential’, Literacy Aotearoa has a fundamental commitment to student-centred learning, at no direct cost to the learner.

Accessibility and quality means that literacy services are provided in a way that enables students to fulfill their potential, by building on their knowledge and experiences to enhance their confidence and capabilities.