astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Foundational skills are a critical underpinning capability for all education and training. They help ensure that individuals can successfully complete their program of learning. This blog<\/a> focuses on apprenticeships.<\/p>\n The Reading Writing Hotline<\/a> is one available support service. They report that apprentices, and their parents, carers and allies, call them distressed because of reading and writing issues. Apprentices are alarmed because \u201cin many situations their bosses have told them that they may lose their job if they don\u2019t improve their foundational skills.\u201d This also may be after the apprentice or trainee has \u201calready completed months or years of hard work, only to be left wondering whether or not they\u2019ll be able to complete their qualification.\u201d<\/p>\n Problems with foundational skills may start at school and so the blog suggests that \u201csupport is needed, not blame.\u201d You\u2019d think that employers would only take on those with the foundation skills required, but they may not know what these are, nor are prospective apprentices\u2019 skills tested before they are signed up. So, some \u201ccan unfortunately slip through the gaps, leading to potential future issues such as apprenticeship incompletions.\u201d<\/p>\n However, a systematic approach to foundational skills assessment \u201cwould allow for skills issues to be discussed and reported to the chosen Registered Training Organisation (RTO).\u201d Then the RTO can step in, opting to provide for additional support.<\/p>\n The blog points out that:<\/p>\n \u201cSupport differs by jurisdiction and training provider, so students and job seekers will need to have conversations with RTOs they\u2019re considering, to see the type of support available and whether it will be adequate to support them throughout their Australian Apprenticeship.\u201d<\/p>\n The Reading Writing Hotline<\/a> is one support service that can be accessed. It provides \u201cinformation regarding courses to assist with reading, writing and basic maths, as well as access to websites, resources, and helpful workbooks.\u201d<\/p>\n As the blog points out:<\/p>\n \u201cThe National Skills Foundation Framework<\/a> (currently in draft) sets out a 10-year model for collective action by governments working with stakeholders to improve the foundation skills of Australian adults.\u201d<\/p>\n Pre-apprenticeships can also be helpful in improving foundational skill levels, as well as helping prospective apprentices \u201cgain an understanding of the foundational skills required to work in a particular occupation, get some initial and valuable work experience and start getting a work history.\u201d<\/p>\n Foundational Skills Support for Apprentices<\/a> | VDC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Foundational skills are a critical underpinning capability for all education and training. 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