The six state-based research centers of the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC) investigated the effects of inclusion of literacy and numeracy standards in Australia's national training packages and the standards' impact on the quality of learning and work outcomes. The six ALNARC projects, which used a case study approach, examined a diversity of industries, training materials, and training sites. Overall, the projects revealed that progress in implementing training packages and addressing literacy and numeracy in that context has been uneven. The transition from curriculum-based to training package delivery was characterized as being fraught with confusion and uncertainties. The following items were deemed necessary for improvement of literacy provision and the quality of training: more time for basic training; enhanced quality control; linkage of training to productivity outcomes; and professional development and support for trainers. Other issues identified included the following: the effects of implicit rather than explicit inclusion of language, literacy, and numeracy competencies in industry standards; the language and discourse of training packages; the context of training; funding issues; and access and equity issues. The projects resulted in 19 recommendations regarding further development of training packages. (The bibliography lists 134 references. An appendix lists 46 recommendations by state.) (MN)