NAATI CCL 2025: Key Changes To Watch
NAATI has confirmed several operational changes rolling out between January and July 2025. Use this tracker to adapt your preparation plan, adjust booking timelines, and ensure your evidence meets the latest requirements.
Release Timeline
- January 2025: New remote proctoring rules introduced for online exams. Room scans are now recorded and additional lighting checks are mandatory.
- March 2025: Identification policy updated – Australian driver licences now require both sides uploaded; students on temporary visas must show VEVO printouts.
- July 2025: NAATI publishes refreshed scoring guidance clarifying the difference between major and critical errors. PassNAATI training materials have been updated accordingly.
What Changes for Candidates?
Remote proctoring
NAATI now requires a 360° camera sweep and checks that no smart devices are in the room. Use a webcam that can be rotated easily and prepare a mirror to show your screen edges if requested. Practice sessions inside PassNAATI include a rehearsal checklist so you can test your setup in advance.
Identification & documents
Bring a second piece of ID to in-person sessions (Medicare or bank card). For online exams you must upload ID 24 hours before the test; missing the deadline leads to automatic cancellation.
Scoring clarifications
The July update confirms that repeated hesitation across three or more segments is treated as a major error. Aim to keep pauses under two seconds—PassNAATI’s AI feedback now highlights long gaps so you can rehearse smoother delivery.
Action Checklist
- Book an online mock exam to rehearse the updated proctoring sequence.
- Scan both sides of your ID and store them in your PassNAATI documents folder.
- Review the scoring guide to understand the new hesitation policy.
- Allow extra time before your test to run the system check—especially if you are using a work laptop with firewalls.
What Stays the Same
NAATI confirmed there are no changes to the 29-per-dialogue or 63-total pass marks in 2025. Dialogue topics remain centred on community, legal, and healthcare scenarios. The exam fee is still AUD $800, and retest waiting periods (90 days) remain unchanged.