An interactive learning tool to complement training delivery of the Building and Construction Training Package. The resource uses visuals, graphics, video clips and narratives to support learners with lower level language, literacy and numeracy skills. The use of authentic materials/scenarios in the activities provides students with the opportunity to learn whilst being supported by learning activities that address their language, literacy and numeracy needs.
The resource has been developed by the Gordon Institute of TAFE. It can be purchased from Gordon Institute of TAFE: Phone (03) 5225 0540 or Email rolliver@gordontafe.edu.au
The resource is also available online at www.trade-talk.com.au
Cost: $7.50 (GST inclusive) for a copy of the CD and online version is free.
A 22 minute DVD titled "Forklift Risks and Hazards" that deals with safe forklift operation and focuses on hazard identification and risk management. The resource also includes a CD containing trainers’ notes and customisable worksheets, covering topics such as verbal and written communication, workplace documentation, safety signs and risk control.
The resource is aligned to the industry unit TLID1007C Operate a forklift from the TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package and covers most of the required knowledge and skills for this unit, including communication and literacy skills.
It has been developed by Fran Haarsma and Ideas That Work. The resource can be purchased from:
Ideas That Work
PO Box 2189
Prahran, Victoria
Australia 3181
Phone: (03) 9525 1407
Fax: (03) 9525 1424
Email: ideas@ideasthatwork.com.au
Website: www.ideasthatwork.com.au
Cost: $135.00 GST inclusive plus postage and handling (DVD & CD which includes Trainers’ Resource Kit and Learners’ Worksheets)
The resources suport the delivery of qualifications from Certificate IV through to Advanced Diploma in the Construction Training Package CPC08.
These support materials focus on processes that will assist employees working at the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) 3 level to gain the necessary skills and confidence to enable them to participate in training aligned to the new higher level Construction qualifications. The resources consist of three learning modules and two supporting resources.
The resource has been developed by the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council Phone: (02) 6253 0002 or email: kristen.sydney@cpsisc.com.au. Please CLICK HERE 
for more information.
Cost: $110.00 per CD (includes all five booklets, GST and postage inclusive)
This resource is aimed at employers, trainers, assessors and workers in the construction industry participating in the national construction OHS Induction Training Program. The resource will assist participants to work through the key OHS knowledge areas in the unit of competency ‘CPCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry’ which is underpinned by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2006).
The resource consists of:
These resources are available in hard copy from the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC).
OHS Pocket Book – full colour, A5 –$30.00; Trainer/Assessor Guide –$30.00, Assessment Instrument $10.00, Recognition Instrument $10.00.
Please note: the above costs are based on single units and costs reduce for orders over 50 copies, please contact CPSISC for a quote, phone (02) 6253 0002 or email kristen.sydney@cpsisc.com.au, visit www.cpsisc.com.au
Last updated on 11 July 2008
DVD, training manual and trainers notes demonstrating best practice in Occupational Health and Safety for plasterers working in the residential construction industry.
It has been developed by Swinburne University of Technology - TAFE and can be purchased by contacting:
Workplace Skills Access
Swinburne University of Technology TAFE
PO Box 218
Hawthorn, Victoria
Australia 3122
Website: www.tafe.swinburne.edu.au/socsci/access/workplaceskill.htm
Cost (prices below include GST and postage and handling):
- DVD - $33
- Training manual - $33
- Resource package 1 (1 DVD, 1 training manual & 1 trainer's notes) - $66
- Resource package 2 (1 DVD, 10 training manuals & 1 trainer's notes) -$165
Last updated on 25 November 2008
The Trade Maths Dictionary is a CD based resource that provides worked solutions to Trade Mathematics problems in the context of four trades – Fitter Machinist; Motor Mechanic; Boilermaker Welder and Landscape Construction. The Dictionary allows learners to search an index that links to scenarios in which mathematics challenges are presented in trade context. The learner is then presented with factors for consideration to be used to find the solution; the formula to be used; and worked examples into which a viewer may introduce the factors applicable in their own work situation to find a solution.
The Trade Maths Dictionary is available at a cost of $20 (GST inclusive) plus postage from:
Kim Dawson
Training Design Department
Wodonga TAFE
87 McKoy Street,
Wodonga West, Victoria
Australia 3690
Phone: (02) 6055 6328
Fax: (02) 6055 6577
kdawson@wodonga.tafe.edu.au
Taking the Lead is a strategic project funded through the WELL Programme. Service Skills Australia conducted research and consulted with industry to identify the key elements to embedding language, literacy and numeracy skills into training and assessment practices for the services industries. Eight key recommendations form the basis of the strategy detailed in this report.
Taking the Lead: A national WELL strategy for the services industries 2006 
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The Scene Savers: Communicating for safety at a fire scene resource package is comprised of an interactive CD-Rom and an 80 page loose-leaf Trainer’s Guide. The CD-Rom presents four interactive scenarios, each based on a different type of fire incident. Within each scenario the user is able to develop and practise several skills such as sending radio calls, finding information on a map, identifying hazards at an incident scene and controlling and monitoring hazards at an incident scene. The user can do this by completing the range of contextualised activities built into each scenario.
The resource is available through contacting:
Workplace Skills Access
W69, 369 Stud Road
Watirna South VIC 3152
Ph: 03 9210 1963
Cost: $20 for a CD and $55 for the Resource package
Manual Handling – recognising the risks in construction breaks new ground in educating the building and construction industry about safe manual handling. Filmed on location on commercial building sites, this DVD provides a real life look at a range of trade activities. These detailed case studies help to demonstrate the potential manual handling hazards and possible control measures that can be used. The DVD delivers:
- An appreciation of the short and long term impact of injury
- An understanding of onsite manual handling hazards
- Practical approaches for controlling the associated risks
- A clear explanation of the risk management process; and
- A set of worksheets for creating risk control plans.
The Resource will be available through contacting: Mary Gates, ph: (03) 9411 4579 or by visiting the MBAV Retail Centre,332 Albert Street, East Melbourne 3002. Cost per Unit: $50.
Safety Planning is an interactive training CDROM for the development of the general communication and writing skills of domestic builders in establishing, implementing and auditing a Health & Safety Management System. The message to builders is that it is not difficult to set up a health & safety management system and further benefits include: it can be done expediently, will save time in the long run, will ensure systems/procedures are in place to support site safety and it will help to meet the WorkCover requirements when inspecting/auditing. This resource is available for purchase through Ira Holowko from the Master Builders Association of Victoria on (03) 9411 4575, or for loan through
VOCED .
A guide to assist employees with language and literacy needs to understand and improve participation in the rehabilitation and return to work process. The guide consists of a resource for employees, and an implementation guide to assist managers and rehabilitation providers explain the resource to employees. The kit can be used by itself or integrated into the 'Workplace health and safety training resource kit.' 'Let's Work Together to Get Back to Work' will be available on line through
WorkCover SA website . Paper based copies of the resource will also be available.
Project Outline
Stage 1 Research Data Collection
The research project was divided into three stages. The first stage was the literature review and the research component. During this stage, the literature review provided an insight into the ageing work population, changing workplace practices, literacy, delivery practices and strategies for older workers/learners. Besides the literature, industry, teachers, older learners and workers were consulted using surveys and interviews. All this data and research guided the model of delivery in the program and the setting up process in the pilot study for older workers.
Stage 2 Pilot Study
The second stage was the pilot study where older workers participated in literacy learning using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills as the tool of delivery. The pilot study was set up as the research tool to observe, evaluate and reflect on teaching and learning strategies to engage older workers.
Stage 3 Teaching And Learning Resource
In the third stage, the data was collated, analysed and categorised to form the key strategies to engage older workers in learning. The strategies and model of delivery guide future learning programs for older learners/workers.
Strategies to engage older workers in learning (1.0 MB)
Developed in partnership by Access Education and Canberra Institute of Technology as an ANTA Adult Literacy National Project. A learner resource covering basic numeracy and application of skills to various industry contexts.
Developed by the Master Builders Association of Victoria, the CD resource will assist train building and construction industry managers, supervisors and construction workers to undertake workplace assessments. Covers a range of topics including introduction to competency based assessment, principles of assessment, gathering evidence.