This research project for the Department of Labour (DoL) looked at how (and if) language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN) from workplace training initiatives transfer to and in the workplace. It was part of a much larger suit of research projects the government has put in place to ascertain the effects of government initiatives to improve adult LLN.

The project involved a literature review of theory and research related to the transfer of learning in workplaces with an emphasis on LLN learning.Six case studies in a range of workplaces built on the literature review. One of the case studies was carried out by NZCER's Māori research unit, Te Wāhanga, using kaupapa Māori methodology.

The research report and the literature review are both available on the Department of Labour website.

A leaflet was produced setting out the findings from the kaupapa Māori case study conducted with a Māori health organisation.  Turangawaewae - building workplace literacy and community capacity  describes the case study and the factors behind the success in improving the literacy and numeracy skills of the participants.