When a school registers with TASC to deliver TASC-accredited courses, the principal must appoint a staff member as the TASC Liaison Officer (TLO). This is one of the obligations of being a TASC provider school. TASC does not fund the TLO role.

The TLO role:

  • is the conduit between the school and TASC and ensures the school complies with all TASC policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
  • is under the supervision of the school principal/principal delegate.
  • is located at the specific school.
  • will require a time release. The number of students studying TASC-accredited courses in a school will determine the loading/allocation of time release required to undertake the role.
  • is ideally suited to a teacher who is a full-time, permanent employee in the school, although this is not a prerequisite.

TLO Resources

  • The TLO Position Description document outlines the role and expectations. At times, the responsibilities of the TLO role may extend beyond the academic school year, particularly regarding end-of-year resulting queries and follow-up.
  • An outline of the various activities required by the provider throughout the year (which are coordinated by the TLO) is available in the TASC Annual Focus Tasks flowchart. TLOs are encouraged to print this out and use as a reference during the year.
  • The fortnightly TASC Update provides important information for TLOs regarding the work that is needed to be done in TASC provider schools. Relevant information should be distributed to teachers using the school’s communication processes.
  • The TASC Key Dates should also be accessed regularly and could also be added to the TLO’s online calendar (such as Google Calendar or in Outlook).
  • It is expected that TLOs correspond with TASC directly through the TRACS portal.
  • Resources to assist with the Reasonable Adjustments process is available on the TRACS Resources page, under the ‘TRACS – Reasonable Adjustment applications’ accordion. Specifically:
    • Reasonable Adjustments ‘How To….’ guide
    • Reasonable Adjustments Applications Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Resources to assist with TCEA applications can be found on the Quality Assurance Tools and Resources webpage. Specifically:
  • Other important information for TLOs can be found on the TASC information for teachers page.

Key information for TLOs is available in the sections below:

TASC run TLO forums and information sessions each term and they are essential for TLOs to attend.

  • TLO Forums are run usually in the first few weeks of each new term.
  • In Term 1, the TLO Forum is an in-person training workshop that is held in the three regions in Tasmania. The PowerPoint slides from the session are made available at the end of the regional sessions.
  • In Terms 2, 3 and 4, the TLO Forums are online and from 3.30 – 4.00pm to allow teachers to attend without interrupting the regular teaching and learning program. The Forums are run on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons to accommodate the schedules of as many TLOs. The Forums are also recorded and available after the conclusion of the session.
  • TLOs will gain information about current initiatives, upcoming actions, and ongoing requirements, as well as having an opportunity to ask questions and clarify processes.
  • Various drop-in sessions are also offered during the year to support TLOs with various aspects of the TLO role, including for Reasonable Adjustments and Written Exam Timetable notification.

TASC Liaison Officers (TLOs) ensure that:

  • the school complies with any directions made by TASC under Section 33 of the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification Act 2003 in relation to the provision or assessment of a TASC accredited course.
  • their school meets the requirements in the Standards for Providers. See the Annual Focus Tasks for TLOs (Focus Areas by Term) poster developed to help TLOs, schools and teachers keep track of the key areas to focus on year-round and by school term.
  • internal assessment made by the school that contributes to results certified by TASC has an adequate level of reliability, validity and fairness.
  • assessment materials are collected and provided to TASC when required.
  • students are correctly and clearly identified in any data provided to TASC.
  • data provided to TASC is complete and accurate.
  • applications for reasonable adjustments and extensions to external folio deadlines are endorsed.
  • information is provided to TASC to identify school policies, procedures and practices.

TASC has developed the following resources and TLOs are encouraged to use them to inform themselves and their school communities:

  • relevant TASC policies – including academic integrity, enrolment of Pre-Year 11 students, external assessment, quality assurance, calculator use, prescribed text procedure, and reasonable adjustments
  • key dates
  • the fortnightly TASC Update for dissemination using your school’s communication processes
  • the suite of TASC resources for senior secondary education course planning, course options and types of assessment including:
    • an ‘About TASC‘ PowerPoint presentation to inform students about the role of TASC and why they should know about TASC. This resource could be used in a Home Group session during the school year, particularly in Term 1. It also might be used/modified for Information sessions with Year 10 students and parents/carers as part of the course enrolment processes at your school each year
    • a ‘Quick Links’ Information Sheet for Course Advising Support for TASC Provider Schools for TLOs and teachers to refer to during the course advising process with Year 10 and Year 11 students. Additionally, schools might communicate to their parents/guardians the resources available on the TASC Parent webpage, and specifically the TASC Course Advising Support Information Sheet for Parents to help guide conversations around choosing courses.
    • the Senior Secondary Education Accountabilities Information Sheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of TASC, of DECYP, and of provider schools. It includes information relating to course development and accreditation, course compliance, teacher support, and resulting.
    • student resources to provide directly to students which are available at Student information resources.

TASC Liaison Officers (TLOs) ensure that: