As students fully settle into their courses for the year, they may want to double check that their 2024 plans will get them where they want to go. Below is a summary of resources for students.

Explaining the TCE

• The short video What is the TCE?explains the purpose of the TCE and the TCE standards.
• More detail about how to achieve the TCE standards is available on the TCEwebpage, including information about achieving the Everyday Adult Standards.

Using the TCE Planner

• Students can use the TCE course plannerto check that their enrolled courses allow for attainment of the TCE standards, and the credit points needed for their future pathway.
• VET unit levels and the TCE credit points available are viewable in the TCE course planner. 

Understanding University Entrance and the ATAR 

• Students can visit TASC’s University Entrance page to access information about the ATAR and pathways to university study.
• For an ATAR overview, read the Understanding the ATAR: Student Factsheet(PDF, 731 KB) and watch the What is an ATAR?
• More detailed information about the ATAR and how it is calculated is available in the Understanding the ATAR(PDF, 7.4 MB) document. 

Understanding Options for the Future 

• Careerifyis a great career planning resource, with tailored information for both Year 11 and Year 12 students.
• Students wishing to continue studying beyond their senior secondary years can use Course Seekerto search and compare thousands of courses from different institutions. This website also allows you to filter search results by courses that do not require an ATAR for entry.