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TASC provides regular updates for Principals, TASC Liaison Officers and Sector Heads.
TASC key events are also published in our 2020 Key Dates Calendar. 

  • TASC Update – 9 June 2020
    Information – COVID-19: TASC 2020 External Assessment Adjustments, TASC 2020 Course considerations, Information for students 
    Information – Schools: Use of Computers and the Internet Safety net test, Quality Assurance update – Dance, Choreography and Performance, Reasonable adjustments, TCEA 
    Positions available: Exam critics,  Markers – Folio, Practical and Oral Markers, Round 2 Marker EOIs
  • TASC Update – 26 May 2020 
    Information – COVID-19: TASC 2020 External Assessment Adjustments, TASC 2020 Course considerations, Information for students, TASC Principal and TLO Forum
    Information – Schools: Reasonable adjustments, TCEA, Standards for schools delivering TASC courses, Preliminary Courses – continuity of learning
    Student Resources: TASC Academic Integrity Guide
    Positions available: Exam critics,  Markers – Round 2 EOIs
  • TASC Update – 12 May 2020 
    Information – COVID-19: Course considerations, Student and parent targeted FAQs
    Information – Schools: Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages, Reasonable adjustments, Standards for schools delivering TASC courses, Preliminary Courses – continuity of learning
    Student Resources: TASC Academic Integrity Guide
    Positions available: Exam critics,  Markers – Round 2 EOIs 
  • TASC Update – 28 April
    Information – COVID-19: Stake-holder consultation, Principal and TLO Forum, Student and parent FAQs, Continuity of Learning, TCE, External Assessment, University entrance. 
    Information – Schools: Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages, Standards for schools delivering TASC courses, Tasmanian Certification of Educational Achievement, Use of Computers and the Internet Standard – Safety Net Test, Preliminary Courses – continuity of learning, Reasonable Adjustments
    Student Resources: TASC Academic Integrity Guide, COVID-19 FAQs
    TRACS Support: FAQ material, Quick search, Correspondence in Tracs. 
    Positions available: Exam critics,  Markers – Round 2 EOIs 
  • TASC Update – 7 April 
    COVID-19 advice from TASC, 2020 enrolment data, Use of computers and the Internet safety net test, Senior Secondary Ratings and Differences Reports, Preliminary Courses, Reasonable Adjustments, TASC Academic Integrity Guide, Exam Critics EOIs, Marker EOIs, Next update Tuesday 28 April.  
  • TASC Update – 26 March 
    COVID-19 – FAQ, contact and assistance, support for schools, 2020 enrolment data, cancellation of Use of Computers and the internet Safety net test, reasonable adjustments, TCEA, TASC forums presentation, quality assurance meetings, Academic Integrity for students, TRACS – FAQ and top tips, external assessment date, positions available setting examiners, exam critics, markers, key dates term 1, next update – 7 April.
  • TASC Update – 10 March 2020 
    Submitting school and student enrolment data, 2020 enrolment data, online use of computers and the internet safety net test, External Assessment Specifications, TASC regional forums, Topical Legal Issues 2020, Reasonable Adjustments, TRACS support – communication, Folio due dates, external assessment dates 2020, borderline consideration, positions available – Setting Examiners, Exam Critics, Marking Coordinators, Markers, Folio Marker Meeting schedule,  key dates Term 1,  next update –  24 March. 
  • TASC Update – 25 February 2020
    TASC school scope, submitting school and student enrolment data, 2020 enrolment data, school registration, online use of computers and the internet safety net test, Topical Legal Issues 2020, Reasonable Adjustments, TASC regional forums, TRACS support – communication, Folio due dates, external assessment dates 2020, borderline consideration, positions available – Setting Examiners, Exam Critics, Marking Coordinators, Markers, Folio Marker Meeting schedule,  key dates Term 1,  next update – 10 March.
  • TASC Update – 11 February 2020 
    Outstanding achievement awards, school registration, school scope, 2020 school and student enrolment data, TASC events calendar, reasonable adjustments, 2019 Ratings Distribution reports, TASC regional forums, PL for teachers and leaders new to TASC, Course accreditation link, Folio external assessment dates, positions available – Setting Examiners, Exam Critics, Marking Coordinators, Markers, Folio Marker Meeting schedule,  key dates Term 1 January – March, next update – 25 February.
  • TASC Update – 28 January 2020 
    TASC events’ calendar, school registration, school scope, 2019 school and student data, 2020 school and student enrolment data, second round student inspections, TASC regional forums, PL for teachers and leaders new to TASC accredited courses, positions available – Setting Examiners and Exam Critics, key dates January – March, course accreditation, next update – 11 February. 

  • TASC Update – 17 December 
    Student results emailed to students who have registered, external assessment information for schools, University entrance information, 2019 Student Newsletter, Student queries process, Student requests to inspect examination material, 2020 key dates for schools, 2020 TASC external assessment dates, Course accreditation update, Setting examiner – EOI now open, Exam Critics – EOI now open, Outstanding achievement awards.
  • TASC Update – 10 December 
    External assessment information, accessing student results, internal student ratings verification, student results information page, student queries information, student requests to inspect examination material, 2020 key dates and school information, course accreditation update, Outstanding Achievement Awards, Transition plans (change to requirements)
  • TASC Update – 26 November 
    Student results information, Student registration to receive results, Internal Ratings Verification Reports, generating TRACS reports, Outstanding Achievement Awards, Collection venues marked exams, Transition plans (change to requirements), external assessment dates, course accreditation update, TASC annual report 2018/19
  • TASC Update – 12 November 
    Student Information – printing Notice of Enrolment forms, 2019 Medical Certificates, Student Examination guides, Folio submission November, Student registration to receive results and information for students regarding their results.
    School Information – internal results, verification period, release of TASC examination papers, TRACS reports, Outstanding Achievement Awards
    Other Information – Markers 2019, Transition plans 2019, TRACS communication tips, TASC Annual Report 2018/19
  • TASC Update – 29 October 
    Entering internal results, internal verification period, Language course – Oral timetables, Printing Notice of Enrolment forms, 2019 Medical Certificate, Folio submission 2019, Folio extension requests, Folio submission via TRACS, Release of TASC examination material, TRACS Reports, Markers 2019, Outstanding achievement awards, Student registration to receive results, Transition plans, TRACS communication tips
  • TASC Update – 15 October
    Accreditation Framework, exam preparation, Outstanding Achievement Awards, TCEA, Student Exam Guide 2019, Student Notice of Enrolment Forms, Written examination clash resolutions, Marker Meeting Schedule, Internal ratings, Folio submissions, student registration to receive results, Transition plans – Year 10 students
  • TASC Update – 17 September  
    ‘Understanding the ATAR’ – new online resource, Outstanding Achievement Awards – nominations now open, practical examination timetables available, Notice of Enrolment forms, Student Exam Guide 2019, entering internal ratings into TRACS – training sessions for Catholic and independent schools, Folio submissions September, request for folio due date extension, online everyday use of computers and the internet safety net test, Written examination timetable released, student registration to receive results via email.
  • TASC Update – 3 September  
    Online everyday use of computers and the internet safety net test, performance timetables now available, key dates for internal results, ‘How to enter internal results’ for Catholic and independent schools, Quality assurance meetings update, English prescribed text list released, English Literature cover page, Written examination timetable released, student registration to receive results via email.
  • TASC Update – 20 August
    Uploading folios in TRACS – training sessions, Written examination timetable, student registration to receive results via email, second round EOIs for Markers closing 30 August, Quality assurance meeting timetables and venues, registration for August forums,  course accreditation update, TCEA applications processed.
  • TASC Update – 6 August 2019 
    Written examination timetable released, student registration to receive results via email, second round EOIs for Markers closing 30 August, Quality assurance meeting timetables and venues, registration for August forums, TASC Folio FAQ for students, uploading folios in TRACS, MSM315115 Music enrolment data, register to receive results via email.
  • TASC Update – 23 July 2019 
    Quality Assurance meetings timetables available, registration for TASC August Forums, Online ICT safety net test results, TASC course accreditation update, Markers required for external assessment 2019, ENL315114 English Literature independent study cover page.
  • TASC Update – 25 June 2019
    Approaching the end of Term 2, Expressions of interest for Markers close Friday 28 June, Special Provisions close next Friday 5 July, Tasmanian Certificate of Educational Achievement applications close next Friday 5 July, Principal and TASC Liaison Officer August Regional Forums, TRACS handy hints.
  • TASC Update – 11 June 2019
    A big TRACS thanks, Special provisions for external assessment 2019, TCEA Applications, Applications for Supervisor Coordinator and Supervisor positons, Direct continuation and attainment data, Exam centre working group, EOIs for Markers closing soon, TRACS handy hints
  • TASC Update – 28 May 2019
    Expressions of Interest for Markers, Online everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, Special provisions applications, External Assessment dates, TCEA Applications, TRACS handy hints
  • TASC Update – 15 May 2019
    Online Everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, Expressions of interest for Markers, Movement between courses, Practical exam timetables – Performing Arts, A big TRACS thanks.
  • TASC Update – 30 April 2019
    Online Everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, Special Provisions, Tasmanian Certificate of Educational Achievement, Copies of 2018 written exam material, TRACS update, CCAFL course applications , External assessment positions, Amended External Assessment Specifications 2019, Environmental Science Information Sheet, Relief reimbursements.
  • TASC Update – 9 April 2019
    Online Everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, Workplace Maths, TRACS update, Special provisions and TCEA, Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages, External Assessment Specifications changes, External assessment – expressions of Interest.
  • TASC Update – 26 March 2019 
    Online Everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test dates, External Assessment Specifications, Employment, Workplace Maths MTW215119, 2019 Quality Assurance Meetings, Delivering TASC courses, Delivery of TASC courses to Year 10 students.
  • TASC Update – 12 March 2019
    Regional Forums and TRACS training, External Assessment EOIs, Special Provisions, Student, staff and class information data, course amendments, External Assessment Specifications, Work Readiness Level 2, Student Directed Inquiry Level 3 and Project Implementation, course accreditation.
  • TASC Update – 26 February 2019
    Regional Forums and TRACS training, Marking Coordinator and Setting Examiner EOIs, special provisions, TASC school scope, course amendments, External Assessment Specifications Advisory Panel.
  • TASC Update – 12 February 2019
    Outstanding Achievement Awards, Welcome new TASC Liaison Officers, School registration, Quality Assurance Desktop Audits, Course Amendments, Regional Forums and TRACS training, Course Accreditation, Setting Examiners EOI, 2018 Ratings Distribution Reports, External Assessment Specifications Advisory Panel.
  • TASC Update – 29 January 2019
    Written examination inspections, School registration, Setting Examiners – Expression of interest, 2018 Assessment Reports, School contact updates, 2019 key dates, TASC Forums, TRACS update.
  • TASC Update – 20 December 2018
    Information about ATAR Re-issue, Key dates 2019
  • TASC Update – 6 December 2018
    2018, student result queries, 2018 student preliminary results to schools, Calculating VET TCE points, 2018 student email registration to receive results, Transition plans – Year 10 students,
  • TASC Update – 22 November 2018
    2018 Student email registration to receive results, 2018 written exam papers – available tomorrow, Transition plans – Year 10 students, TASC Forums – Save the date
  • TASC update – 8 November 2018
    2018 medical certificates for students unable to attend written exams, Notice of Enrolment, Written examination marking, Outstanding Achievement in VET Awards – nominations close next week Friday 16 November, 2018 Student email registration to receive results, Transition plans – Year 10 students, New TASC Reporting Assessment and Certification System, TASC Forums – Save the Date, Online everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test.
  • TASC Update – 24 October 2018
    2018 Student email registration to receive results, 2017/18 TASC Annual Report, Outstanding Achievement in VET Awards, TASC marking, 2018 External assessment language oral examination schedule, Transition plans – Year 10 students, Prescribed Text List for English​ ENG315117
  • TASC Update – 12 October 2018
    2018 Student exam guide, Outstanding Achievement Awards, markers needed, External assessment oral and music timetables, Notice of Enrolments, Transition plans – Year 10 students, Quality assurance meetings, 8 November 2018 test date – Online everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, 2018 Student email registration to receive results
  • TASC Update – 27 September 2018
    Outstanding Achievement Awards, Transition Plan forms and Notice of Enrolment forms, Information sheet for external examinations, English Writing ENW315114 folio guidelines, 2018 student exam guide, External assessment employment, Assigned examination centres, Online everyday adult use of computers and the internet safety net test, Last day to change enrolments in the CMS, Folio checklists, Student email registration to receive 2018 results
  • TASC Update – 13 September 2018
    2018 Written examination timetable, External assessment markers, Request for folio due date extension, Student email registration to receive 2018 results
  • TASC update – 31 August 2018
    TASC Liaison Officer feedback group, External assessment employment – markers needed, Folio declaration forms, Request for folio due date extension, Student registration forms, Student email registration, Adding a recognised qualification
  • TASC update – 17 August 2018
    August Regional Forums, invitation to mark, Drama and Theatre Performance prac exam timetable, QA meetings, student email registration, Everyday Adult use of Computers and the internet safety net tests, student enrolment checks
  • TASC update – 3 August 2018
    August Regional Forums, Marker Coordinators, Student registration, Everyday Adult use of computers and the internet safety net tests, Housing and Design information sheet, Ancient History, TASC Markers
  • TASC update – 23 July 2018
    External Assessment Processes Review, TCE renewal, TASC regional forums, register to receive results via email, Assessment criteria and standard elements, 2018 exam timetable, student registration, safety net tests, Drama and Theatre Performance practical exam dates
  • TASC update – 29 June 2018
    TASC regional forums, online safety net test, English Literature independent study guide update, special provisions, TCEA, student registration, practical exam dates
  • TASC update – 18 June 2018
    CCAFL exams applications due, exam centre criteria, special exam centre applications, direct continuation data, course accreditation functions of TASC, delivering TASC accredited courses to Year 10 students.
  • TASC update – 1 June 2018 V2
    TCE attainment and direct continuation figures, external assessment special provisions for refugee students, exam critics, Legal Studies course document changes, quality assurance meetings, UTAS survey, TRACS, CCAFL, TCEA
  • TASC update – 18 May 2018
    External assessment processes review, external assessment special provisions, TCE attainment figures, relief teacher claims, aural audio files, complaints process, CCAFL, TCEA
  • TASC update – 3 May 2018
    CCAFL, TCEA, exam critics, special provisions, information sheets
  • TASC update – 13 April 2018
    Exam Critics, TCEA, setting examiners, special provisions, legal studies
  • TASC update – 29 March 2018
    Student enrolment, setting examiners, recently accredited courses, TCEA, relief rate, special provisions
  • TASC update – 16 March 2018
    Regional forums, registration and enrolment, setting examiners, amended courses, TCEA, scope and sequence, learning designs, quality assurance meetings
  • TASC update – 1 March 2018
    Regional forums, registration, external assessment reports, Legal Studies, accredited courses
  • TASC update – 16 February 2018
    Registration, regional forums, scope and Sequence, Learning Designs, Legal Studies, University Connections Program (UCP)
  • TASC update – 5 February 2018
    Registration, course amendments, external assessment specifications, assessment panel reports, regional forums