OSCA 259931: Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher
Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes. This record sits in Other Education Professionals. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 25 Education Professionals
- Minor group
- 259 Miscellaneous Education Professionals
- Unit group
- 2599 Other Education Professionals
Tasks
- Assesses learners' needs, develops personalised learning plans and goals, and identifies barriers to learning
- Identifies core literacy, numeracy and digital skills that underpin vocational courses and workplace tasks
- Customises teaching methodologies to suit different types of learners and correspond to their learning goals
- Delivers contextualised teaching and learning programs and resources
- Conducts classes, tutorials, presentations and practical activities to teach literacy, numeracy and digital skills to individuals and small groups
- Ensures interactions with learners and the learning programs being delivered are respectful, culturally appropriate and trauma informed
- Assesses learners' progress and adapts programs and resources to improve outcomes
- Informs learners of their progress, and prepares reports for Managers and leaders of organisations, institutions and communities
- Provides advice to other parts of learners' networks such as vocational teachers, work supervisors and/or case managers as required
- Conducts audits of literacy, numeracy and digital skills within organisations, institutions and communities
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 259931 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher | 259932 Careers Adviser | 259933 Student Services Adviser |
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| Official role definition | Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes. | Assists individuals and groups in managing their careers, making occupational and educational decisions, and skill development. | Assists post-secondary education students to achieve their academic and personal goals by providing a wide range of services and support. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles | Not stated |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 259931 do?
Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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