The Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is a test that checks your reading, writing and math skills.
By completing an LLN, we can:
At TAFE SA, we use LLN to ensure you have the foundational skills needed in your course.
For qualifications funded under Subsidised Training, we will either:
Some courses have extra LLN outcome requirements when applying as part of the Course Admissions Requirements (CAR).
If you are applying for a VET Student Loan, your LLN results can show your academic suitability to undertake the course.
After applying for your TAFE SA course, you will get an email inviting you to complete the LLN assessment. Depending on your qualification, you might choose how it's monitored.
You can book into a virtual classroom session via video call to complete your assessment. A TAFE SA team member will be available during the whole session.
You can book, reschedule, or cancel online at any time through our Event Booking Portal, or call our TAFE SA Customer Support team on 1800 882 661.
Join us for a session at any of our TAFE SA campuses. All computer equipment will be provided, and a TAFE SA team member will be available to assist and monitor student activity.
You can book, reschedule, or cancel online on our Event Booking Portal, or call our TAFE SA Customer Support team on 1800 882 661.
With Online Monitored Assessment, you can take your assessment anytime, without needing to book. Automated technology moderates and flags unusual activity for a TAFE SA team member to review. This option is perfect for you if you have the right computer equipment and feel comfortable without real time help.
Online Monitored Assessments are available for select qualifications only.
Our LLN assessment is personalised to suit you, with sections, questions, and timing that vary depending on the qualification. Most questions combine written and visual elements with multiple-choice answers, focusing on everyday numeracy and reading comprehension. Some tests might include a writing section with scenario-based responses.
Depending on your skill level and qualification requirements, you might only need a quick snapshot assessment, taking from 15 minutes to an hour to complete. If we need a deeper understanding of your skills, your assessment might extend to up to three hours in real time.
For VET Student Loan or course requirements, we may need a comprehensive assessment.
When you log in to complete your LLN Assessment, our system will automatically direct you to the right type of assessment. You won’t need to worry about choosing, the system will guide you.
The LLN is a monitored assessment, and the requirements can vary depending on the session type you choose. If you booked a session, please log in or attend 10 minutes before the start time.
While completing your LLN, you will be under supervised conditions to ensure the integrity of your results. If your assessment is completed in breach of the following principles, then your results may not be accepted.
External assistance
You must complete the LLN entirely on your own, without the help of another person or external resource. This includes circumstances that could allow assistance, such as having other people nearby, communication devices, or programs and browser tabs not related to the assessment.
Unauthorised devices
Only devices required to complete the assessment should be present. The presence of phones, laptops, tablets, calculators or similar devices may be considered a breach.
Note: There is an inbuilt calculator available in the numeracy section which you may use in the assessment.
Monitoring disruptions
We must be able to see your activity for the whole assessment to ensure compliance. For online session types, your camera and microphone must stay active and clearly capture you throughout the entire assessment.
If you need support for your LLN assessment, you will need to provide documentation from your doctor. This can be a medical practitioner, psychologist, or other accredited health specialist. You can use the TAFE SA Medical Practitioner Report or provide a letter written by your treating practitioner.
If you think you may need help, we recommend you book an appointment to speak with a Student Counsellor at least 7 days prior to your scheduled LLN session to discuss your circumstances. The Student Counsellor can answer your questions and work out a plan if you need extra support.
No, the LLN assessment is provided free of charge.
You may be eligible for an LLN exemption if you have previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification that is equivalent to or above the level of the course you are applying for. Please note, exemptions may not apply to all student groups. If you have not been granted an automatic exemption and you believe you may be eligible, please contact our TAFE SA Customer Support team.
Possibly. While the LLN is required for government-funded courses, your course may also require it as part of the course admission requirements, or you may need to complete it to provide suitable academic evidence if applying for a VET Student Loan.
Use the Course Search tool to find your qualification. You'll find a summary of all relevant information, including any Course Admission Requirements.
Yes, TAFE SA recognises valid LLN results from the last three years, which removes the need to complete a new LLN assessment, provided your scores meet your course requirements. If you completed an LLN for a previous application, you may request to transfer your results to your current application. Contact the TAFE SA Customer Support team to check if this applies to you. Please note: TAFE SA doesn't accept LLN results from other training providers.
Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your booking through the online Event Booking Portal. If you need help, call the TAFE SA Customer Support team on 1800 882 661.
No, children are not permitted in LLN sessions.
The booking system only displays available sessions, so you'll only see sessions with spaces when you book.
You can review your answers while you're still in a section. However, once you click "finish", you cannot go back to change your responses.
Using the bathroom before beginning your assessment is recommended. However, you can take bathroom breaks if needed. Request permission from your moderator first, and for Online Monitored Assessments, keep breaks brief and infrequent to avoid triggering a potential breach.
LLN results are not provided directly to students. However, you and your employer (when applicable) will receive notice of your LLN assessment completion and outcome. If your results show you require learning support, the TAFE SA team will contact you to discuss available options.
LLN Assessments do not provide a direct pass or fail. Instead, results are used to assess whether you require any learning support. In most cases, you may still be offered a place in your course, but if we identify that you need additional support, we may ask you to partake in a Bridging Unit alongside your studies, or a TAFE Ready course to help improve your skills before commencing study. If your LLN was undertaken as part of an eligibility criteria for your course or a VET Student Loan, then low results may impact your ability to receive an offer or access a VET Student Loan. In some cases, you may be able to resit your LLN Assessment after a three-month waiting period, which could mean you miss out on an offer in the current intake. To better understand your options, contact the TAFE SA Customer Support team.
If your LLN is considered to breach the assessment conditions, you'll receive an email notifying you and requesting you re-sit in a supervised session on campus or in a virtual classroom environment. If you disagree with the decision, contact the TAFE SA Customer Support team on 1800 882 661 for more information about the determination. If you're still not satisfied with the outcome, you can request a review.
You can re-sit your LLN assessment in two situations:
Online Monitored Assessment breach: If you are requested to resit your LLN due to incomplete results or a breach of assessment conditions, you will be able to do so on one occasion, at a scheduled time. The resit must be completed in a supervised session on campus or in a virtual classroom environment.
General resits for offer or VSL eligibility requirements: You may re-sit the LLN after three months and if necessary, again after another three months. In most cases, a re-sit isn’t required as LLN results typically don’t affect your eligibility for an offer. Meeting specific LLN levels is only required for certain qualifications, or if you plan to use your results as academic suitability for a VET Student Loan. Please note that re-sitting might mean missing out on an offer for the current intake period.
The term LLN includes assessments like the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA). Completing a comprehensive LLN assessment at TAFE SA equals undertaking a CSPA. The assessment is tailored to your individual needs, and you will be directed to the appropriate version for your studies.
The term LLN includes assessments like the Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Indicator (SRNI), sometimes called a Snapshot assessment. The assessment is tailored to your individual needs, and you will be directed to the appropriate version for your studies.
Audio recordings and screen captures from Online Monitored Assessments are kept for three months.
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