Course in Volunteer Tutoring of Adult Learners

Course Enquiries:	Course Enquiries: Chadstone: 9564 1665 Moorabbin: 9209 5745 Email: languagecentre@holmesglen.vic.edu.au General Enquiries: Phone: 9564 1555
Course Code:	21692VIC
Start Date(s):	March. one morning per week.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Part-time: 52 hours training
Prerequisites:	There are no pre-requisite educational requirements or qualifications required for the Course in Volunteer Tutoring Adult Learners. Applicants must be prepared to work as a volunteer. Previous experience in assisting students or adults with reading, writing, maths or speaking would be an advantage.

Overview

The course is designed to train people to work as volunteer tutor. Typically tutors assist other adults with reading, writing, maths and conversation skills. The aim of the training program is to provide volunteers with insights into the reasons for literacy and numeracy problems in the ?community, some theoretical knowledge about how adults learn and about the reading process as well as practical strategies for teaching adult students.

Most tutors enjoy the challenge and fulfilment that comes from assisting students to learn. For some, the experience provides a stepping stone to paid employment, or to further study. For others, working with students provides a sense of achievement. All tutors are enriched by sharing a learning experience with another adult.

Qualification & Recognition

The Course in Volunteer Tutoring Adult Learners is a nationally accredited training course. The level of training provided, and the qualification gained by participants, are recognised by other educational institutions.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

RPL Booklet

Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Certain categories of students may be eligible for a Government Subsidised Place. Assistance is available for those who are unable to afford fee payment up front.

All Victorian TAFE fees will change on 1 July 2009. Please check the links below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

Fees and Charges Booklet Semester 1, 2009

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen

Course Structure

The three modules are:

Relate learning programs to learner needs
Provide language, literacy and numeracy support
Use resources in a language, literacy and numeracy environment.

The following topics are covered within the course:
- Definitions of literacy and issues relating to literacy and numeracy problems
- Information on the literacy programs at Holmesglen
- Key factors affecting how adults learn the reading process
- Assisting students with reading and writing
- Reading for meaning
- Strategies to improve spelling
- Literacy for students with a language background other than English
- Assisting students with special needs
- Resources to use: commercial and authentic materials
- Facilities at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE: Information Commons, Flexible Learning Centre and computer assisted learning programs
- Planning a learning session; negotiating the curriculum; monitoring progress; record keeping and evaluating.
  
  Please note that volunteers are trained to assist the many adults in the community who come to Holmesglen seeking help to improve their reading, writing and numeracy skills. Tutors may assist students on a one-to-one basis, help small groups of students, or they may work closely with teachers in a classroom. Classes are held in the daytime, in the evenings and on weekends.
  
  Unit
  Hours
  Relate Learning Program To Learner Needs
  No module detail is available
  13
  Provide Language, Literacy And Numeracy Support
  No module detail is available
  27
  Use Resources In A Language, Literacy And Numeracy Environment
  No module detail is available
  12
  
  Assessment
  
  Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.
  
  Career and Further Study Opportunities
  
  Volunteering provides work experience, and volunteer tutors can progress into a career in the area of adult literacy or gain valuable experience through their volunteer work with students.