Qualifications
Links:
What is VET: https://bit.ly/3eKRW0l
What is the TCEA? https://bit.ly/3fKYPAa
TCE, TASC and ATAR
Students complete two full years of study to obtain their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) which can include:
- TASC courses
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) offerings
- School Based Apprenticeships
TASC courses are organised into levels of difficulty -
Preliminary level and levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (with 4 being the most difficult).
Level 3 and 4 courses, also known as pre-tertiary courses can contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR). To be eligible for the calculation of an ATAR students must meet the requirements of the TCE. TASC courses contribute points towards your TCE attainment. A number of these courses provide an opportunity to meet the standards of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT that are required for TCE
A minimum of four TASC Level 3 or 4 courses are required to qualify for University admission with three of these required to be studied in a student's final year of study. It is recommended for students aiming for a University pathway to study five pre-tertiary courses over two years. Level 1 and 2 courses do not count towards an ATAR but do count towards the TCE and they can be preliminary or foundation study for a pre-tertiary program.
