Valbec

VALBEC presents:
Webinar 2: Moving Adult Numeracy Forward: Manufacturing and Construction Industries
By Tina Berghella and Dave Tout

In the second of two webinars in this series, Tina and Dave will share insights from their analysis of workplace practices using real industry materials from the manufacturing, construction and landscaping sectors.

The session introduces two new workplace numeracy resources developed for Learn Locals to support learners aiming to work in industries with high numeracy demands (typically ACSF Level 3 or above). These resources explore how maths is embedded in everyday workplace tasks, how it maps to the ACSF, and what critical maths skills are needed to work effectively and safely.
Tina and Dave will outline how the resources are structured, highlight key messages, and show how teachers can use them to help learners bridge common numeracy gaps.

Tina Berghella is Director of Oggi Consulting and a highly respected VET researcher with a strong background in manufacturing, project management and workplace numeracy. She has led and contributed to major LLN projects, including the recent CGEA review, and is widely published in adult numeracy.

Dave Tout is one of Australia’s leading numeracy specialists, with over 50 years’ experience across adult education, schools, TAFEs, community education, universities and workplaces. A co-author of the ACSF, Dave has extensive experience in research, curriculum, assessment and professional development, and is currently Chair of the Numeracy Expert Group for the OECD’s PIAAC program.

When: Thursday, 5th March 2026, 5.30-6.30 pm AEST
Where: Zoom
Cost: VALBEC Members Free; non-Members $10
Registration: https://valbec.org.au/event-6543121