Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP)

This program is for people whose English language or reading, writing or maths skills are making it difficult for them to find a job.

If your speaking, reading, writing, study and jobseeking skills are making it difficult for you to find work go to Centrelink or Job Network and ask about free training in the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP).

Benefits of the training

LLNP training is about helping you get the skills you need to get a job. It can:

  • improve your spoken and written English language skills
  • improve your reading, writing and maths skills
  • help you with using a computer
  • make it easier for you to get and keep a job
  • give you the confidence and skills to do some further study.

In your everyday life LLNP training will also help you with such things as writing letters, filling in forms and reading to your child.

You can still look for work while you are training.  To be able to do the training you must be:

  • 15 to 64 years of age; and
  • registered as a jobseeker with Centrelink and not a full-time student.

You must also satisfy eligibility criteria relating to income support and visa status.

If you are interested in this training, Centrelink can check if you are eligible and refer you to your local College of TAFE NSW - Western Institute. Your local TAFE will help you find out what you need to learn and how to go about it.

Phone 1300 662 848 for more information.

Learning process

You can learn at your own pace and attend training as part of a friendly and supportive group.  Training is between 10 and 15 hours each week and the total number of hours is agreed between you and your teacher.

Small group training of up to 3 participants at any one time may be provided to support your learning needs before you join in an LLNP class.  You may receive up to 15 hours of this type of training assistance if required.

Other services we offer

Computers are available in our libraries to help you with writing assignments, to practice computer skills learnt in the classroom, and to research information. 

TAFE counsellors can provide confidential assistance to you in a wide range of areas including education, career choices and personal issues. 

Disability Support Services are available to you if you have a disability and have met the entry requirements for a TAFE NSW course.

Learning centres

LLNP is delivered at the following TAFE NSW Colleges:

  • Bathurst College
  • Bourke College
  • Brewarrina College
  • Broken Hill College
  • Cobar College
  • Condobolin College
  • Coonamble College
  • Cowra College
  • Dubbo College
  • Dunedoo College
  • Forbes College
  • Gilgandra College
  • Grenfell College
  • Lightning Ridge College
  • Lithgow College
  • Menindee College
  • Mudgee College
  • Nyngan College
  • Orange College
  • Parkes College
  • Walget College
  • Warren College
  • Wellington Collage
  • West Wylong College
  • Young Colleges

Department of Education, Science and Training

This program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training.