Which type focuses on building literacy and numeracy for job performance?

• A. Basic Skills Training
• B. Orientation
• C. Personal Development
• D. Awareness Training

Answer: (A)

Building literacy and numeracy for job performance means equipping workers with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills they need to understand instructions, read manuals, interpret forms, and perform calculations on the job. This directly enhances daily tasks and safety, accuracy, and efficiency, which is exactly what basic skills training targets. The other types address different aims: orientation introduces the company and its expectations; personal development covers broader self-improvement and soft skills; awareness training focuses on recognizing and responding to specific situations like hazards or policy issues. Because literacy and numeracy are foundational for understanding procedures and performing common job tasks, basic skills training best fits this focus.