Tasmania TCE Everyday Adult Standard - Use of Computers and the Internet
TCE Everyday Adult Standard - Use of Computers and the Internet
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The Use of Computers and the Internet Standard is one of the four Everyday Adult Standards within the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). It confirms that a learner can use computers and the internet at the level expected of an adult in everyday life, work and further study. The standard itself is not a course; it is a requirement attached to the TCE, and TASC sets out three routes by which Year 12 students can satisfy it under transitional arrangements. A student may achieve Satisfactory Achievement or higher in one of the 16 TASC courses that embed the standard, pass the Use of Computers and the Internet safety net test, or receive recognition through achieving the Participation and Achievement Standard (120 credit points, at least 80 at Level 2 or higher) together with the Reading, Writing and Communication (English) and Mathematics standards. Schools report recognition through the Principal Declaration. The standard's skills and knowledge have not changed, and digital literacy remains a fundamental element of the TCE. Preparation therefore depends on the route: for the safety net test, revise everyday digital skills such as file and information management, online communication, safe and responsible internet use, and basic troubleshooting; for course-based achievement, focus on the embedded ICT content of your chosen course and ask your school which courses carry the standard. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with TASC.
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Who is this standard for?
It applies to learners working towards the TCE in Tasmania. Current school students progressing towards the three other standards can gain recognition through the transitional arrangements, while Tasmanians who have left school and are working towards the TCE continue to need to sit a safety net test to show they meet the standard.
What are the three ways to achieve it?
First, achieving Satisfactory Achievement or higher in one of the 16 TASC courses that include the standard. Second, passing the Use of Computers and the Internet safety net test. Third, receiving recognition through achieving all three other TCE standards: Participation and Achievement, Reading, Writing and Communication (English), and Mathematics.
What does the recognition route require?
You need the Participation and Achievement Standard, which means 120 credit points with at least 80 credit points in studies at Level 2 or higher, plus the Everyday Adult Standard: Reading, Writing and Communication (in English) and the Everyday Adult Standard: Mathematics. Your school then reports through the Principal Declaration that you had the opportunity to learn the required skills.
Do current school students need to sit the safety net test?
No. The source states that Use of Computers and the Internet (ICT) safety net tests will not be needed for current school students who are progressing towards attaining the three standards outlined above. Learners who have left school and are working towards the TCE still need to sit a safety net test.
Has the standard changed?
No. TASC states that the standard of skills and knowledge in computers and the internet has not changed. The transitional arrangements are simply an additional way to achieve the standard, and they apply until the current standard is replaced with a Digital Literacy Standard in line with the national Digital Literacy Skills Framework.
How long will the transitional arrangements last?
The recognition process started in 2021 and applies until the current Use of Computers and the Internet Standard is replaced with a Digital Literacy Standard. The source does not state a replacement date, so check with your school or TASC for the current position before relying on the arrangements.
How should I prepare for the safety net test?
Build confidence with everyday digital tasks: managing files and folders, finding and evaluating information online, communicating by email and messaging, protecting accounts and personal data, recognising scams, and basic troubleshooting. Practise on the equipment and software you will actually use, and work through past-style tasks under time pressure.
What are common reasons candidates fall short?
Weak file and information management, careless handling of passwords and personal data, poor judgement about unreliable or scam content, and unfamiliarity with the test platform. For the recognition route, the usual gaps are not meeting the 120 credit points, falling below 80 credit points at Level 2 or higher, or not completing the English and Mathematics standards.
Who should I contact with questions?
Your school can advise you if you are on track to attain the TCE, including which courses include the standard and whether the Principal Declaration applies to you. For a TASC enquiry, phone (03) 6165 6000 or use the contact details on the TASC website.