Externally Assessed Folios

Externally Assessed Folios for TASC Level 3 and Level 4 Courses

For some courses, you must submit a folio or project as part of your external assessment. The Frequently Asked Questions – Externally Assessed Folios document is designed to help students and teachers understand the requirements and processes for these assessments. This document provides answers to common questions and step-by-step guidance on how to plan, create, and submit a folio. It also explains what happens after submission, including how your folio is assessed and how to request it back if it was submitted in hard copy.

Guidelines and Due Dates

Guidelines and due dates for submitting your folio vary by course. Be sure to check the specific requirements for your externally assessed course.

• 2024 Folio, Practical, Presentation, Oral and Display External Assessment Dates
• 2024 Folio Submission Report Schedule for Schools – provider use only

Student Folio Declarations

Student Folio Declaration Forms can be found on the Courses page for each folio course under ‘Supporting documents including external assessment material.’

• Student Folio Declaration Form Information Sheet

Requesting an Extension for Your External Folio Assessment

You can request an extension to your folio deadline for the following reasons:

• sudden illness – accompanied by a medical certificate
• death of a close relative
• unexpected travel due to the death of a close relative.

To request an extension, you must provide your TASC Liaison Officer with a completed Folio extension request form no earlier than two weeks before and at least 48 hours prior to the due date.

Important Notes:

• Providing complete information: If all necessary information is NOT provided, TASC will contact the TASC Liaison Officer (TLO) of your school to request this information. Please be aware that this will delay the process of considering your application and notifying you of the outcome. If the TLO is unable to provide the required information to TASC by the folio due date, an extension CANNOT be approved.

• Reasons an extension may NOT be approved: Extensions will not be approved for reasons including, but not limited to:

  • everyday illness of short duration
  • candidate holidays, whether interstate or overseas
  • planned school events such as drama and/or music performances
  • computer malfunctions.

• Determining the length of an extension: Extensions will generally be approved for the days of absence. However, the time allocated in the guidelines for completing tasks is nominal, meaning extensions (if approved) are not strictly calculated based on the duration of illness or other circumstances. There is an expectation that students will work on their folios during their own time, including weekends and holidays. Therefore, the length of illness or the specific circumstances does not necessarily equal the extension time approved.

• Requesting Multiple Extensions: If a student has already been approved an extension, they may apply for another if the circumstances that required the initial extension still exist.

• Failure to Meet Extended Deadlines: If a student with an approved extension does not meet the extended deadline and does not request their TLO to submit a second application, the folio will not be accepted.

Approval Process: Folio extension approvals are made by TASC on a case-by-case basis. You will receive written notification via email from TASC regarding the outcome of your extension request.