What is it?

The ACE Learner Outcomes tool is the result of a collaborative sector approach measuring learner outcomes, to show evidentially that ACE learners are better off from participating in adult community education. The tool is freely available to all adult education
providers whether they are TEC funded or not.

The data gathered along with the learner comments provides a strong story for funders and the wider community on the power and impact of adult education.

A learner completes a pre-course survey, either on-line or in hard copy. The survey contains five questions about the learner’s view of their confidence to learn, use what they have learned and apply it at home, in work (if applicable) and out in the community.At the end of the course the learner repeats the survey and another four questions about their hope for work and their future in general. In addition each learner indicates their further education intentions.

The tool was revamped in 2020 based on feedback from providers who were using the system. There is now the facility for providers to add additional survey questions.

It is aimed at those learners who are undertaking non-qualification courses. It is the only nationwide database in existence and has been operating since 2015.

What has been the result?

Today we have 6455 learners, from 52 organisations, registered and 5045 learners have completed both surveys. Learners show significant gains in both confidence to learn and confidence in using what is learned. Eighty-nine percent of learners achieved all or most of their learning goals. All learners believe they have increased their chances of getting work. Fifty-three percent of learners are definitely going on to further education.

How can you get the tool?

ACE Aotearoa offers free training workshops to any provider, TEC funded or not. The workshops are facilitated by our Outcomes Project person Carl Pascoe. All you need to do is email Carl: carl@creativefacilitation.nz