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BKSB literacy and numeracy test registration

Thanks for your interest in sitting a literacy and numeracy test with us. Here is some information you need before you are ready to complete our form below.

Test conditions

Once your booking is confirmed, your test will be done online and supervised at one of South Metropolitan TAFE's main campuses, students will be allocated two hours to complete the test but may be allocated more time if required.

Students can bring a calculator, pen and paper to use for the numeracy component, accessing the internet and mobile phones are not allowed. 

Completion of the test

Our staff will contact students via phone or by email with test results within 24 hours of students completing the test.  

This booking form is not to be used for Diploma of Nursing entrance testing. You should receive an email from TAFE Admissions with instructions for how to book a session during the application process. If you do not receive an email about BKSB testing, please contact TAFE Admissions directly  at tafe.admissions@dtwd.wa.gov.au.

It's not possible to resit the test so it's important to be sure you are ready before expressing your interest in sitting the test. If you would like support in preparing for the test, please visit the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Preparation Skill Set(opens in a new tab) page.

Please tell us the course you have enrolled into. Please note the literacy and numeracy test is only for students studying courses eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Please note that there are limited spaces available in each testing session. We will try to accommodate your preferences, however if your preferred sessions are booked out, a staff member will contact you to arrange an alternative session.
Please select both if you have no preference for the time of day for your assessment
Please indicate the first of two preferred dates that you will be available to sit your assessment.
Please indicate the first of two preferred dates that you will be available to sit your assessment.

Note: You will receive an email confirming the campus, date and time you have been booked for, at least 24 hours before your scheduled test date/time.