Reading and Writing for People with a Mild Intellectual Disability


This course is designed for those with a disability who would like to be better equipped to live in a world with words and numbers. Please note that carers are required to support their students during the class.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency FSKNUM002 Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work.

Target Audience:

Suitable for people with a mild intellectual disability who wish to build their reading, writing, communicating, and numeracy skills.

This class utilises NSW government funding (ACE). Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, or those who hold a humanitarian or refugee visa are eligible for funding. Please contact the College to discuss.

Learning Outcomes:

  • FSKLRG004 Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning

Learning Methods:

This is a face-to-face class running for 8 weeks with class one day a week.

Program Benefits:

  • Increase confidence with writing, reading, communication and numeracy

Content:

  • Identify learning needs and approaches for own needs
  • Look at barriers and how to overcome them for learning
  • Setting short term goals

Upcoming Workshops

Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
85LITM126 Reading and Writing for People with a Mild Intellectual Disability Friday, February 13, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Penrith Campus 15 $0.00
85REBA126 – Reading and Writing for People with a Mild Intellectual Disability Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm Penrith Campus 12 $0.00