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    Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Test

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES – ONLINE

    NAATI CCL tests are delivered over the internet via Microsoft Teams. The Candidate should adhere to the
    following rules when taking the test.
    • Candidates must have a suitable device for test delivery – computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone that
    has a camera and microphone.
    • The test must be completed in a location that is free of distractions, background noise and other people.
    The test location will be checked at the start of the test.
    • Devices (including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other smart devices) other than the device being
    used to take the test must be turned off. Any candidate using a device to record or photograph test
    General materials or communicate with a third party will have their test cancelled.
    Information
    • In order to take to the test, candidates will need to provide proof of their identity (i.e. the photo ID
    provided with your application – normally your driver’s licence or passport). This should be shown to
    the camera prior to the start of the test.
    • If there is any doubt as to the identity of the test taker, the test will not proceed.
    • The video of the test will be recorded and reviewed prior to the test performance being assessed. Any
    non-compliance to NAATI’s test policy may result in the test being invalidated.
    • All candidates will be required to be online and logged in to the session at the time advised. If you are
    late you will not be tested.
    • Please note that it is expected that a CCL test is completed in around 20 minutes. If your test runs for
    longer than this time NAATI reserves the right to cease the test. The assessment will be made on the
    performance to that point.

    In order to access the NAATI CCL test a candidate will need to have a suitable device.
    • If using a computer / laptop the test will be available via an internet browser – Microsoft Edge or Chrome
    are preferable.
    • If using a tablet or mobile phone the Microsoft Teams App will need to be downloaded from the App Store
    Equipment
    / Play Store. The app is free to download and no account needs to be created.
    • It is recommended that you use headphones while taking the test to minimize background noise and
    distractions
    • Visit https://www.naati.com.au/other-information/ccl-testing/ccl-practice-materials/ to access sample
    tests.
    CCL tests are conducted from a recording which is played to you by a testing officer. Your responses are then
    recorded for marking. The recording will include two dialogues. Each test dialogue is based on a conversation
    between an English speaker and a speaker of your LOTE (Language other than English).
    CCL Candidates must be able to:
    Test • participate effectively in exchanges where relatively simple information is exchanged without any great
    Description deviation from the norms of pronunciation, standard of expression, style and register; and
    • give the sense of what is said by the speakers and demonstrate accurate comprehension and production
    in both English and the LOTE
    Each of the dialogues will be from different situations and settings.

    Real-life situations which typically form part of Australian society: health, legal, community,
    Domains immigration/settlement, education, social services, financial, housing, business, employment, insurance and
    consumer affairs.

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020


    You will not have access to any material during the actual test. You are not permitted to use any electronic
    resources during the CCL test session, however you may refer to any written notes made during your test.
    You are allowed to wear wrist watches (but not smartwatches) to keep track of your timing during the test.
    Resources
    If you require hearing aids, please do inform NAATI at least a week before your test date by sending
    pictures and the model number of your hearing aids to [email protected].

    1. You will be greeted by the Test Invigilator online


    2. The Test Invigilator will complete the necessary pre-test administration including ID and room check.
    3. Once this administration is completed the Test Invigilator will advise you that the test will start.
    4. During the dialogues you are required to convey the sense of what each speaker says into the other
    language. This means that you should start your response soon after the segment is finished. A delay
    Task Instructions of 5 seconds is permitted without penalty.
    5. The maximum test time is 20 minutes. The Test Invigilator will stop the candidate at this time after
    announcing “Maximum test time reached. End of test.”

    You may ask the Test Invigilator for any segment to be repeated. In such instances, the whole segment will
    Repeats Policy be repeated. The first repetition in each dialogue may be requested without penalty; however, any further
    requests for repetitions may be penalised by the examiner.

    Clarifications, You are not allowed to ask for a clarification of any part of a segment and the Test Invigilator cannot provide
    repeats, any advice about the test content. Lengthy pauses and repeated rewording (self- checking) of segments
    pauses and will be viewed as detracting significantly from the dynamics of the test task.
    corrections If you realise during the test that you have made an error, you are permitted to insert a correction of that
    part before continuing. Any corrections should be prefaced by some suitable phrase (e.g. Sorry, I’ll just say
    that part again).
    During the test, a Test Invigilator will be online to record the test, manage start and finish times of the tasks
    and manage any unforeseen issues. The Test Invigilator is not permitted to engage in a discussion about the
    Test Supervision content of the task or comment on your performance. You must follow the Test Invigilator’s instructions at
    all times. Failure to do so may result in you being disqualified from participating in CCL testing.

    Test Recording Your test will be recorded by the Test Invigilator for assessment purposes. This recording will be retained
    by NAATI after the marking of your test is completed.

    Confidentiality By participating in the testing, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of the test materials.

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020


    HOW DO I ACCESS MY TEST?

    Once your online test has been scheduled you will receive an email from NAATI as below. This will confirm
    your test date and time but will not have the link for the test.

    Shortly after this you will receive an invitation from a NAATI staff member with the link to your online test

    Click Accept and the test details will go onto your calendar. The link to join the test is at the bottom of this
    email where it says ‘Join Microsoft Teams Meeting’

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020


    Just before the time of your test, please click on the link in the email to open and join the test meeting.

    If you are on a laptop / computer the browser will open as below:

    If you have the Teams app you can launch from here and use that for the test. If not, simply click on the Join
    on the web instead button.

    You will then need to click on Allow to let the app access your microphone and camera in order to conduct
    the test:

    You should then ensure that the audio and video options are selected and click on Join now. A NAATI test
    invigilator will then join the meeting and start the test

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020


    If you are on a mobile phone, you should have already downloaded the Microsoft Teams app. When you go
    to join the meeting you will see this screen on your mobile device:

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020


    Select Join as a guest then enter your name in the box and select Join Meeting:

    You will then see the meeting screen and a NAATI test invigilator will join the meeting and start the test.
    Please ensure that the microphone and video options are selected:

    www.naati.com.au last updated 2 February 2020

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