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Summary: What have literacy, numeracy and ICT skills got to do with fitting central heating systems? Gas fitter Philip Parker shows just how important they are.This is the first of a pair of programmes foll...

What have literacy, numeracy and ICT skills got to do with fitting central heating systems? Gas fitter Philip Parker shows just how important they are.This is the first of a pair of programmes following people employed in construction throughout their working day to reveal the Level 2 literacy, numeracy and ICT skills they need to use. Together with the accompanying web site, www.teachers.tv/skillforlife, which features a range of linked interactive tasks, the FE: Skills for Life in Context series is designed to help 14-19 year old students on vocational courses with their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

The section manager of a large construction company reveals the skills needed to ensure a project is completed safely, on time, and on budget.This is the second of a pair of programmes following people employed in construction throughout their working day to reveal the Level 2 literacy, numeracy and ICT skills they need to use. Together with the accompanying web site, www.teachers.tv/skillforlife, which features a range of linked interactive tasks, the FE: Skills for Life in Context series is designed to help 14-19 year old students on vocational courses with their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.