Section outline

  • Here you will find some useful information regarding the Community Language Aide (CLA) test. 

    Who is the CLA test for?

    The Community Language Aide (CLA) Test is appropriate for anyone needing to communicate at a basic level in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) in the workplace. 

    An individual who has passed a CLA test is not qualified to act as an interpreter or translator. 

     
    What does the test assess? 

    The CLA test assesses your ability to: 

    • Convey information accurately and clarify routine points if needed 
    • Adhere to the procedural norms expected in English language interactions (such as politeness and time-efficiency)
    • Follow and understand speech from a native-speaker of a LOTE
    • Pronounce language accurately enough that speech is generally intelligible
    • Produce language accurately enough that errors do not impede or impair communication 

    You need to have a vocabulary range that allows you to explain organisational procedures and related matters with some precision and clarity. 

    For more information about the CLA test and how to apply, please see our website: Community Language Aide (CLA) - NAATI