Literacy and Numeracy test

Instructions You should have IELTS 5.5 or its EQUIVALENT before you begin your course. This test DOES NOT replace this requirement. Please read each question carefully and then answer them as fully as possible. Accuracy is important. Please do not leave any blank spaces or unanswered questions. you will lose marks. Answer ALL questions on this form. Do not accept help from anybody else. Do not use a dictionary or a calculator. Please be honest it is in your best interests! The results of this test are confidential and will be verified upon commencement at the college
Given Name
Family Name
What name do you prefer to be called?
What is your date of birth?		Use Day / Month / Year format please Are you Female , Male
What languages do you speak?
What is your e-Mail Address
In TWO OR THREE SENTENCES please tell us what you think will be the good things about being a hairdresser

This question will help us to understand how you think. For each word left hand column, SELECT the word on the same line which has a similar meaning. The first one has been done for you:
SCHOOL	fish	college	books	teacher
WASH	dry	perm	clean	dishes
REMOVE	add	take away	join	rinse
LOCATE	find	next	travel	ignore
DISCUSS	look	respond	find	talk about
COMPLETE	run	finish	participate	start
CIRCLE	shape	moon	face	answer
SHADE	sunburn	colour	shampoo	black
EXAMPLE	guide	result	method	response
EXERCISE	attack	answer	activity	game
INSTRUCTIONS	result	feedback	directions	follow
RESOURCES	food	ketchup	additive	equipment
INDEX	table	list	desk	lectern
Read the story below and provide brief answers to the questions that follow:
Sally completed school at the age of seventeen and wanted a job that would allow her to work in many countries. Sally is now nineteen years of age and is considering a hairdressing career. Sally has always been very fashion conscious and is fascinated by the way a different hairstyle can completely change a person’s personality. Sally often experiments on her little sister’s hair but is limited by her hairdressing skills. Sally would like to do a hairdressing course, get a job in order to save money and then travel overseas for a working holiday. With the right qualifications and experience Sally hopes to travel for several years before returning to Australia. When Sally returns to Australia, she will not only have hairdressing qualifications and experience, but will have a lot of travel memories.
How old is Sally?
Is Sally’s sister older or younger than Sally?
How long does Sally hope to travel for?
How old was Sally when she left school?
According to Sally, what can help change a person’s personality?
Read the following label on the left and complete the questions on the right:
Zippy Instant Hair Colour Please read instructions carefully prior to use. Be sure to select correct hair colour solution for your colour hair. This product may cause eye irritation. For dying hair use no more than 50ml. at any given time. No more than one application per 7 days is advised. Contents when full 200ml.	1. The Bottle holds ml when full
	2. If used weekly the bottle should last for weeks
	3. How much of the Zippy Instant Hair Colour will have been used if it is used weekly for 2 weeks? %
	4. No more than ml. should be used the first time.
	5. If applied every week, bottles will be used over a two month period.
Please read the following timetable and answer the questions that follow:
Day	Time	Activity	Equipment Needed	Room
Monday	0900-1230	Sculpting	Hair Goods Ladies Sculpting Book	3
	1300-1630	Design	Hair Goods Design Book	1
Tuesday	0900-1230	Sculpting	Hair Goods Ladies Sculpting Book	3
	1300-1630	Perming	Hair Goods Perm Book & Folder	2
Wednesday	0900-1230	Sculpting	Hair Goods Ladies Sculpting Book	3
	1300-1630	Colour	Hair Goods Colour Folder	1
What equipment would you bring to class on Monday afternoon?
What activity will you be doing on Wednesday morning
When and where do you have Perming
Which room are you usually in for Sculpting?
What time is lunch?
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	08/05/13

Instructions

In TWO OR THREE SENTENCES please tell us what you think will be the good things about being a hairdresser

This question will help us to understand how you think.

For each word left hand column, SELECT the word on the same line which has a similar meaning. The first one has been done for you:

Read the story below and provide brief answers to the questions that follow:

Read the following label on the left and complete the questions on the right:

Please read the following timetable and answer the questions that follow:

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