Upon completion of training you will receive your award certification.TAFE SA will post your parchment directly to you by registered post if:
You will receive an official Academic Transcript showing a record of your results in a particular award when you have completed studies in that award. However you can generate an unofficial record of your results at any time using your myTAFESA login or by using your Unique Student Identifier [USI] number for any study activity from 2015 onwards. TAFE SA is committed to processing your application for a parchment as soon as possible. Please contact us if you are experiencing any unexpected delays.
Your record of enrolment and results is stored electronically. You can generate an unofficial record of your results at any time, using your myTAFESA login. Your results can also be accessed using your Unique Student Identifier [USI] number. Please note this unofficial record may include interim results that are subsequently updated prior to an official Academic Transcript being issued. You will receive an official Academic Transcript showing a record of your results in a particular award when you have completed studies in that award. See Result Codes. Please note that TAFE SA is required to accurately record all results including withdrawals.
Your award will only be conferred when the academic records show that you have met all the requirements for the award and have paid all outstanding debts. The subject or course coordinator is responsible for confirming your eligibility for an award after your academic records and enrolment have been checked for accuracy.
If you claim an award when you have not met the academic requirements, the course co-ordinator will advise which additional requirements need to be met for you to receive a Parchment.
All Parchments are sent via registered post.
Graduates of TAFE SA can apply to have a Parchment, Statement of Attainment or letter of extract replaced due to loss or damage. Parchments, Statement of Attainments and Letters of Extract can also be reissued as a result of a change of name. In each case, please complete the Application Replacement Reissue form online.
Replacement white cards can be requested online.
Please note that a separate application form and fee of $50 is applicable for each replacement Parchment or Statement of Attainment issued.
Applications must be supported by the following documentation:
For advice on Statutory Declarations needing to be signed overseas please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
TAFE SA verify testamurs for external stakeholders to ensure student’s certifications are valid.
Requests for verification are to be sent to Parchments@tafesa.edu.au
Evidence to be included:
Please note if a copy of the testamur is supplied by the requestor for verification the consent to release documentation is not required.
TAFE SA will report any potential fraud to Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), and South Australia Police (SAPOL) in instances of substantiated fraudulent testamurs.
TAFE SA collects and stores the personal information of students in order to administer applications, enrolments and academic progress and to provide other services to students. This information is managed in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles Instructions issued by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
All matters relating to your admission, assessment, progress, course completion, learning difficulties, personal needs and any discussions or negotiations concerning such matters will be treated strictly in confidence. TAFE SA will endeavour to meet your needs regardless of your gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background, without divulging your personal details unless required by law.
TAFE SA ensures that the personal information it collects:
Your personal information is securely stored against loss or unauthorised access, and is not misused. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991, you are able to access your own student files and make changes to your personal information for accuracy, completeness, relevancy or currency.
Your personal information will not be distributed or used for other purposes unless:
Your academic information, including your results, is not made available to other interested parties unless:
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