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    Study support at TAFE NSW

    An Easy Read guide about study support at TAFE NSW.

    Summary of this page

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    This page tells you about

    • what study support is
    • who can get study support
    • how to get help at TAFE NSW.

    Free study support

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    At TAFE NSW, we know people learn in different ways.

    We offer free study support to help you learn.

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    This support helps you build your foundation skills.

    Foundation skills are basic skills you need for study and work.

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    We support you during your course.

    We help you grow your skills.

    We help you feel more confident.

    How study support can help you

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    Study support can help you with

    • listening and speaking
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    • reading
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    • writing
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    • numeracy.

    Numeracy means being able to use numbers in everyday life.

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    Study support can also help you with

    • managing your time
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    • making a study plan
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    • technology.

    Technology means tools and machines that help people do things more easily.

    It includes computers and the internet.

    Types of study support

    You can get support in different ways

    One to one support

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    Help from one teacher just for you.

    Small group sessions

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    Learning with a small group

    Drop-in centres

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    Places you can visit for help.

    Team teachers

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    More than one teacher in class.

    Online support

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    Help using the internet.

    Specialised support

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    Specialised support is support made to suit your needs.

    Some students can get extra support.

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    This includes students who

    • speak English as a second language
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    • live with disability.

    A disability is a condition that can affect how a person learns or lives.

    Study support video

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    This study support video explains how support can help you succeed.

    The video shows

    • students talking about support
    • staff explaining how support helps.

    [Watch the video[(https://youtu.be/fnTllTnJr00?si=lI8OSdQXnpgUIYGv)

    Other support options

    Read and Write

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    Read and Write supports

    • reading
    • writing
    • study skills.

    It is also called Read&Write.

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    To find out more about Read and Write you can chat to a librarian.

    To chat to a librarian, follow these steps

    1. visit the TAFE NSW library website
    2. scroll down to Chat
    3. Enter your details
    4. Enter your question
    5. Click Start Chat.

    Visit the Read and Write website to find out more. This is not Easy Read.

    Find Your Fit

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    Find Your Fit helps you choose a course.

    It helps you check what course will suit you.

    It is quick and easy to use.

    There are no right or wrong answers.

    Visit the Find your fit web page. This is not Easy Read.

    Library services

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    You can use your TAFEcard to access the library.

    TAFEcard is your student ID card.

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    Library services include

    • resources
    • computers
    • wi-fi
    • workshops.

    Online library services are available 24 hours a day.

    [Visit the library website]( https://tafensw.libguides.com/home

    Childcare services

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    Childcare is available for

    • students
    • staff
    • members of the public.

    Visit the TAFE NSW Children’s Centre web page to learn more.

    Contact us by phone.

    Support can be different at each campus.

    To find out what support is available call TAFE NSW.

    To call us, follow these steps

    1. Call 131 601
    1. Press 5 for counselling and disability services
    1. Press 2 for student support
    2. Ask to talk to someone about study support.

    You can fill out our online enquiry form.

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    Chat online with our support staff.

    Chat with us online

    Support to contact us

    National Relay Service logo

    You can use the National Relay Service if you

    • are deaf
    • find it hard to hear on the phone
    • find it hard to speak on the phone.

    The National Relay Service is free.

    Contact us by phone.

    To use the National Relay Service follow these steps

    1. Call 1300 555 727
    2. When someone answers give them the TAFE NSW phone number 131 601.
    3. Wait for them to call us.
    4. Start talking when you are told to “go ahead”.
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    The National Relay Service can help in other ways.

    Visit their Help desk page to find out more. This is not Easy Read.

    Difficult word list

    This list explains what the words in bold on this page mean.

    Disability
    A disability is a condition that can affect how a person learns or lives.

    Drop in centres

    Places you can visit to get help when you need it.
    You do not need an appointment.

    Foundation skills

    Basic skills you need for learning and work.

    Numeracy

    Using numbers and maths in everyday life.
    For example, counting money or reading a timetable.

    One to one support

    Help from one teacher just for you.

    Specialised support

    Support made to suit your needs.
    This support is different for each person.

    TAFEcard

    Your student ID card.
    You use it to show you are a TAFE student.

    Technology

    Technology means tools and machines that help people do things more easily.

    Technology can be

    • computers, tablets and mobile phones
    • the internet and apps
    • machines used at home, work or school.