The first set of tables and figures illustrates the levels of literacy required for occupations and home environments. This section is followed by literacy experiences, achievements and expectations. The discussion section consolidates these results. Future directions include suggestions for future research and a call to action.
Table 6 shows the distribution of occupations of the interviewees. The industries are those described in the National Occupational Classification Matrix.
| Occupation code | Business | Natural and applied sciences |
Art and culture | Trades and laborers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O | 4 | 1 | ||
| A | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| B | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| C | 4 | 1 | ||
| D | 2 |
Just as all occupations require a certain level of literacy skills so too does ability to function in the home environment. Interviewees were asked to rate the level of literacy required for their occupations and the level of literacy they use in activities at home and in other non-work environments. Literacy levels were recorded for each of the four literacy domains.