Workplace Communication Training
On-site Skill Development for Workers
Effective communication in the workplace has a number of benefits for a company and can have a positive
impact on their bottom-line profitability. Literacy and Numeracy are just two of the elements that contribute to
effective workplace communication which includes listening skills, critical thinking, teamwork and efficiency in the
workplace.
If you are finding that you are experiencing some of the following issues in your workplace, WelTec’s Workplace
Communication programme can make a positive difference.
ISSUES CAN BE:
Written or spoken instructions not carried out?
LEARNER PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Hold NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Paperwork not completed as required?
Procedures not followed?
Be employed in paid work
Not be participating in full time education
Significant re-work required and wasted time?
Employees not contributing to problem solving,
team work and company meetings?
Not be participating in an ITO embedded Literacy and
Numeracy project or Workplace Employee Targeted
Funding
Undertake an initial skill needs assessment and meet TEC
training needs requirements
Volunteer for the training.
PARTICIPATING IN A WELTEC PROGRAMME WILL:
Provide you with an analysis of the workers skill level
Provide a training programme specifically for your
workplace
Deliver training on-site or off-site to suit you
Raise the work relevant skills of all workers, not just those
involved in the programme
Provide you with progress reports and track the impact of
the training
Help workers achieve industry qualifications
Provide access to government training subsidies.
WelTec provides qualified and experienced staff to identify
skill gaps, upskill workers, evaluate progress and provide
information to management.
PROGRAMME FEE
This programme is supported by the Workplace Literacy Fund
within the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Tutor time
is free to learners and employers. Employers and learners
will provide their time voluntarily. Each learner is required to
participate for 40 hours of learning plus assessment time to be
eligible for TEC funding.
DURATION, START DATES AND LOCATION
Programme commencement date by negotiation with the
company. Location is usually at the place of work.
COMPANY’S COMMITMENT TO THE PROGRAMME
Provide time for learners to participate in the Assessment
and Learning process
Wherever possible provide training venues on-site
Recognise that Workplace Literacy and Numeracy will
improve the company’s efficiency
Work with WelTec’s Workplace Learning Specialists
to develop a customised learning programme for the
workplace.
Elaine James
Business: Workplace Training Coordinator
Mobile: 021 750 077
Phone: +64 4 830 0732
Email: elaine.james@weltec.ac.nz
WelTec has been providing Literacy Training in the
Workplace since 2002. Participating companies have
included Formway, Dexion Commercial, WorkZone,
Alsco, WelLink, CCDHB and Superior Industries.