LLN EXERCISE
Background
Registered Training Organisations have a responsibility to identify the language, literacy and numeracy
needs of all students prior to the delivery of training and assessment services. This enables a training
organisation to tailor its support services to meet individual student requirements.
This LLN is designed to assess the core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and
numeracy as described in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). For more information on the ACSF
and its role in training go to:
http://buildingstrongfoundations.ibsa.org.au/content/understanding-acsf
Instructions to students
This self-assessment is suitable for students undertaking the following qualifications:
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of Training Design and Development
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Diploma of Management
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Project Management
The questions you will answer in this LLN are similar to the tasks you may undertake in the course you are
enrolled in.
This is not a test and it is not counted towards your overall results. It is designed to help you and your
trainer identify any areas where you may need assistance. Your trainer will use the information from
this tool to help design your training program.
If you are completing this tool electronically, double-click your mouse on the check box
and select 'checked' to place a cross in the check box.
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By signing this document I confirm that the information provided in this exercise is my own work and is a true
representation of my current abilities.
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Qualification
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Read the questions below and tick (
ONE correct answer. Calculators may be used. )
1. Coffee ............................................................................................ $3.00
Sandwiches ................................................................................... $4.50
Pies................................................................................................$4.00
Yoghurt .......................................................................................... $2.50
How much for a coffee and a pie at the canteen?
$5.00
$7.00
$6.50
2. The following directions are given for Tablet Y:
Age
Tablets
How Often
12-Adult
1-2
Every 4-6 hours with water as required (maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours)
5-12
¼-1
Every 4-6 hours with water as required (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours)
A) A 15 year old took 2 tablets at 10:00a.m. The earliest they could take another tablet is:
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3 tablets
1 to 2 tablets
B) A 15 year old can take a dose of:
Only 1 tablet
3. You have to buy juice for the staff party. Which is the best buy if you have to get 2
Litres of juice?
A 2L bottle at $ 3.80
4 x 500 ml bottles at $1 each
2 x 1Litre bottles at $1.75 each
Read this article and answer questions 4 and 5 below:
Health-Day News
FRIDAY, Dec. 2
Child safety and booster seats protect children of all weights, including those on the heavy side.
That's the finding of a new study that looked at nearly one thousand children ranging from one year
old babies to children up to eight years old, who had been involved in crashes. All of the children
were properly restrained in the correct child safety or booster seat for their height and weight.
4. What is the age range of the children in the study?
1 to 5 years
0 to 8 years
1 to 8 years
5. How many children in the study were involved in car crashes?
Nearly one hundred
Nearly one thousand
Nearly ten thousand
Here is some information about blood pressure.
Read it and then answer questions 6 and 7.
Blood pressure is the force of blood against
the walls of the arteries in the heart.
The picture shows a patient having his blood pressure checked
Blood pressure is a vital sign of life.
6. Blood pressure is mainly concerned with which body part?
The heart
The brain
7. This information
Warns the reader about the dangers of high blood pressure
Informs the reader about blood pressure
Instructs the reader on how to use a blood pressure device
The lungs
8. Complete the following sentences. The missing word relates to the underlined word in each case
A. You are part of a community network. Meeting new people is called
B. You are a councillor. You have an important role on the
_.
C. Councillors need to consult with their community members to find out what they think. Finding out
what people think is called
_
D. A mentor gives you guidance as you learn new skills. They
support you through difficulties.
and
9. Complete the table below, following the instructions.
Read the sentence below on the table, and indicate (tick
) whether they mean people just talked about
the issue (discussion), or decided to do something (action).
Sentence
Discussion
Action
Board members concerned about rising fuel prices
Secretary to survey community needs
Board Chairperson and Centre Director to establish joint venture:
"Rock Art tours"
Members unclear about rules for vehicle usage
Mary to research prices of new computers
10. Watching the news on television is a good way to learn what to write in a report.
Select an item, or story you have seen in the news, and answer the questions in the following boxes,
using full sentences so no further explanation is required. Consider this similar to completing an
Incident report in the workplace.
One (1) word answers or bullet points are not acceptable.
Who are the people
involved?
What were the main
things that
happened?
When did it start and
end?
Where did it
happen?
Why is this
information
important, or how did
it happen?
11. Below are a list of tasks that are commonly conducted in the workplace. Tick the ones that you have
regularly done. You are not expected to have done all the tasks, and if you found it difficult or uncomfortable
to do you should not tick the item.
A) Locates key information for work, e.g. work instruction
B) Discusses work goals with the supervisor and identifies possible strategies to achieve them
C) Attempts to take the supervisor's feedback into account when practising new skills
D) Works with another employee to check the accuracy of data entries
E) Makes a checklist of tasks to be completed
F) Uses a computer to search for possible jobs
G) Volunteers to learn a new skill in an area with limited prior knowledge
H) Schedules time for developing routine skills for work, e.g. learn to use computer software
I) Approaches trusted, more experienced colleague to act as a sounding board and mentor
J) Contributes to problem solving processes and discussions
K) Plans and organises a routine job, identifying possible risks and accessing relevant resources
L) Participates in quality improvement processes in the workplace, considering the priorities and
commitments of self and other members
M) Actively seeks feedback from others as a way of improving performance, e.g. approaches peers,
manager or customers
N) Takes a leadership role in professional/technical networks or project teams
O) Uses organisational file sharing and storage systems
P) Keeps a record of new technical terms or procedures encountered
Q) Initiates team problem solving sessions
R) Understands the implications of copyright in relation to the authorship of a text
12. This list has Oral communication tasks that are commonly conducted in the workplace. Tick the ones that
you have regularly. You are not expected to have done all the tasks, and if you found it difficult or
uncomfortable to do you should not tick the item.
A) Participates in straightforward face to face discussions with customers or co-workers
B) Receives and passes on phone messages
C) Explains routine procedures to others, e.g. workplace safety procedures or fire drill
D) Reports a problem/hazard/fault/defect to a supervisor or utility company
E) Asks questions to clarify and confirm instructions, e.g. questions steps in a new procedure if
unsure
F) Discusses with colleagues issues from a company newsletter
G) Delivers a short prepared talk to co-workers and responds to audience questions
H) Listens and responds to routine customer complaints requiring limited negotiation
I) Questions the implications of new processes or procedures, e.g. no mobile phone use in trucks
J) Expresses an opinion regarding the use of technology, e.g. most appropriate use of email, mobile
phone, fax or SMS for a particular task
K) Communicates using radio equipment, e.g. report to base on a location or field emergency
L) Canvasses a group of people for issues and views, e.g. makes recommendations on quality of
food in a canteen or at a truck stop, on changes to a shift/roster, or identifies preferred activities for a
workplace social club
M) Provides feedback to a trainee in a structured setting
N) Discusses causes of a problem with co-workers and negotiates a solution
O) Provides feedback to a service provider about delivery
P) Interacts effectively with members of the public to identify and remedy
problems/complaints/disagreements, e.g. responds to calls from clients regarding service provision
Q) Listens to a set of instructions detailing changes to workplace processes and notes key changes
and the reasons for the changes, e.g. improved handling of biological material
R) Follows a sustained sequence of instructions presented orally when using newtechnology,
machinery, appliance or equipment
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