The TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS) can be used to meet the Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) and provide a selection score for courses at Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. TABS can only be undertaken once every 6 months however, previous TABS results can be used in the assessment of your current application.

If you are applying for TAFE SA’s bachelors degree level courses and do not currently meet the MER you may do so by successfully completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

The TABS is a series of multiple choice tests that you can undertake to meet the MER for most TAFE SA courses.

There is no cost to sit the TABS.

The TABS assesses two basic skills:

• literacy

• numeracy

60 minutes is allowed for the assessment; 30 minutes for each section.

Section 1 (Literacy) asks applicants to recognise the correct spelling, meanings and grammatical use of commonly used words. Applicants are also asked to read a short passage and to demonstrate their understanding of it by answering the accompanying questions.

The 40 questions in this section are multiple choice; the correct answer must be selected from four options in each case.

Section 2 (Numeracy) is presented in two parts:

Part A (Numeracy), 25 questions about the basic numeracy which arises in normal day-to-day life. Questions involve basic operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and simple graphical interpretations.

Part B (Numeracy) Applicants for some courses are also expected to answer this section, which comprises 15 questions on algebra, indices and geometry.

The 40 questions in the Numeracy section are multiple choice questions; the correct answer must be selected from four options in each case.

For further information about TABS please visit the TAFE SA website.

How to book to sit the TABS

Bookings for TABS are made through TAFEWeb. You can book a TABS sitting while completing your online application (apply here). If you are an interstate or remote area applicant or require special assistance please contact TAFE SA Information on freecall 1800 882 661 to organise a TABS sitting. You may be required to pay for the invigilation/supervision provided at an approved venue.

Individual TABS sittings may be arranged at a cost of $60 by discussing your circumstances with Student Services at the relevant campus of TAFE SA.

The last day to sit TABS in order to be considered for the Main January offer round is 22 December 2011.

If you already have a current TAFEWeb application and wish to book a TABS sitting go to Services for current applicants. If you have previously sat the TABS be sure to indicate this in your online application in TAFEWeb.

You will receive booking confirmation by post. You will be required to record your SATAC TAFE reference number on the assessment paper. You must show photographic identification or two pieces of other identification at the session.

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