Literacy & numeracy tests
The VETASSESS Test has been established to help Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) identify the literacy and numeracy competence of candidates wishing to apply for a course of study. The VETASSESS Test is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) which is the recognised standard for adult literacy and numeracy in Australia.
Book a test
Please refer to the RTOs course information on their website to check if you need to sit the VETASSESS Test.
To sit the VETASSESS Test you must book your test online.
All tests must be booked and paid for at least seven (7) days prior to your test date.
You can only sit the test once in a 3 month period.
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How to book a test
Step by step guide to booking a test
Results
Test results will be posted to you within 14 days of the test date.
Test results will not be emailed to you.
Test components
The VETASSESS Test comprises the following test components:
| TEST | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Literacy | • 30 minutes (no reading time) • 40 questions • A multiple-choice test of reading and writing concepts |
| Numeracy | • 30 minutes (no reading time) • 40 questions • A multiple-choice test of concepts around working with numbers |
| English Writing Skills | • 45 minutes (no reading time) • 3 tasks • Reading and comprehension test to demonstrate literacy competency |
The Literacy and English Writing Skills components are linked and cannot be taken separately. You must take the Literacy and English Writing Skills components together, otherwise VETASSESS will be unable to process your results.
The total test session time, including administration, is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (no breaks).
Preparing for the test
Learn more about the test content and preparing for the test and view the sample test questions. A Candidate Preparation Kit is available for purchase through the VETASSESS website for $15. The Candidate Preparation Kit has detailed information about the test content and what to study to prepare for the test as well as a variety of sample questions that cover the range of questions in the final test.
More information
- How to prepare for the test, including sample test questions
- What you’ll need to know about sitting the test
- How much the test costs
- Book a test
- Obtaining your results
- Replacement Statement of Scores Application form
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