CERTIFICATE LLN ASSESSMENT

Introduction

Before commencing any training program, the student is required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Indicator Assessment. The purpose of this document is to determine whether the student may need assistance during their program, and more specifically whether any reasonable adjustments may need to be made to ensure he/she can complete this program without difficulties and are not disadvantaged in any way while undertaking training. It may be necessary to provide additional assistance to the student in the form of external referral services.

Course Requirements

Certificate III : Learning, reading, writing, oral communication (ACSF Level 2+) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course.

Certificate IV : Learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course.

Instructions for the student

There are three (3) sections to this assessment with a series of questions, and the student will be asked to attempt each question. The questions will assess his/her general knowledge of learning, oral communication (speaking), numeracy, reading and writing and digital literacy. The three (3) sections include:

• Learning, oral communication, reading and writing
• Numeracy
• Digital Literacy

Declaration of Own Work

Section A: Learning, Oral Communication, Reading and Writing

Question 1: Please listen to the assessor's audio link to answer the questions. The text will be read to facilitate understanding of the context, comprehension and to elicit responses.

Question 2: You are required to read the following text and answer the questions. You will be assessed on your learning (comprehension) and reading.

The Fair Work Amendment (Better Work/Life Balance) Bill 2012 amends the Fair Work Act 2009. The Bill deals with the right to request flexible working arrangements to help employees to achieve a better work/life balance. The Bill extends the right to request flexible working arrangements to all employees. In addition, the right to request would be strengthened for those employees with caring responsibilities.

Question 4 Read the Safe Lifting Procedure below and answer the questions that follow.
Safe Lifting Procedure It is important that staff lift and move stock safely. Always follow the procedure below:

• Before you lift anything, assess the load so you know if it is very heavy
• Get close to the load so you do not have to reach out to pick it up
• Have your feet well balanced so you do not overbalance
• Lower your body without bending your back
• Get a firm grip with both hands so the load does not slip
• Lift using your leg muscles, so you do not strain your back

If you are not sure about how to lift any load, speak to your supervisor immediately for assistance.

Question 5: This is an open-ended writing task designed to test your ability to communicate an opinion using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and text conventions. Select one of the topics below and write at least 50 words expressing your opinion.

• Does money really motivate employee performance?
• Are leaders born or made?
• Two weeks paternity leave should be a right for all male workers?
• Is there a difference between managing and leading?
• Women make better managers?

Question 5: Someone typed the following message in a word processing software