About Foundation Skills Services
TasTAFE Foundation Skills Services can help build your confidence and strengthen key skills like reading, writing, maths, computer, or study skills.
Skills Boost Sessions
Stuck?
Need a quick sit down with a teacher?
We’ve got you!
Our one-off Skills Boost sessions will keep you on track with your computer, reading, writing, maths, study or job-seeking skills. Book a Boost on campus or online. Everyone is welcome!
Core Learning
Need individual tutoring to help you succeed? We work with your teacher and fit around your schedule, on-campus or online. Ready to start? Talk to your teacher, a Student Counsellor or library staff to make a request.
Supplementary Learning
Want to level up with friends? Supplementary Learning is a great way to refresh your skills in a small group. We work with your teacher to focus on what you need most. Ready to feel confident? Talk with your teacher to get started.
Contact
foundationskillsservices@tastafe.tas.edu.au
Basic Key Skills Builder
Bksb is an online tool for TasTAFE students to help improve skills in literacy and numeracy. This includes access to a diagnostic assessment and a range of learning resources. Improving your skills will help you increase your opportunities to succeed in courses, future application to courses, and in the workplace.
For first time users of bksb click here for the user guides: bksb User Guide (PDF) or bksb User Guide (Word)
You can contact us for more information about bksb.
To find out more about these learning resources, and getting the most out of bksb while at TasTAFE, download the document Student Guide-Making the Most out of bksb below:
Please note: Content on this page is managed by TasTAFE Library Staff. Foundations Skills Services, however, is provided by the dedicated Foundation Skills Team.