The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify numeracy skill needs, develop strategies and resources to reinforce number, measurement, estimation and problem solving skills, and then support learners during various phases in the development of their numeracy competence.

This unit applies to individuals such as paid or volunteer tutors, who work under the guidance of a program supervisor with numeracy development expertise.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.