Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that can perform tasks that usually require human thinking, such as writing, analysing information, or creating images. 

AI and academic integrity 

AI can support your learning, but it doesn’t change what is expected of you as a student. You’ll still need to:

  • Complete your own work
  • Meet assessment requirements
  • Be honest about how you have completed your work.
Artificial Intelligence

Using AI to support your learning

AI can help you learn, but it should not do the work for you.

Before using AI, make sure you:

  • check your assessment instructions (rules may differ by task)
  • follow your lecturer’s guidance
  • ask if you are unsure

💡 Learn more about Academic Integrity

We offer a free Learn course to help you build your understanding of AI and academic integrity.
You’ll need to complete this course every year if you’re studying a certificate IV or higher qualification.

Complete the course now

You can use AI to help you: 

You cannot use AI to: 

Accessing Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an AI tool that is available to all of our students.  

Copilot can help you work in applications like Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, Copilot Chat and Create. 

Watch our quick video on how Copilot can help you in your studies.

Your guide to using AI

Your teaching and learning team have provided the six guiding principles for using AI for your studies at TAFE SA. Get familiar with them and download the full guide now. 

Principle 1: Learning first, AI second

You can use Copilot to help you understand concepts, plan tasks, practise skills and improve your work. However, your assessments must demonstrate your own knowledge and abilities.

🧠 AI can help you learn, but it cannot complete your assessment for you.

Principle 2: Be honest and transparent

Always follow the assessment instructions provided by your lecturer. If AI use is not permitted, do not use it. If you're unsure, ask your lecturer before you begin.

🧠 When in doubt, ask before you use AI

Principle 3: Check before you trust

AI can produce information that is inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable for your course. Always verify AI-generated content against reliable sources and your learning materials.

🧠 Don't assume AI is correct, always check the facts

Principle 4: Learn from feedback

Where permitted, Copilot can help you understand feedback, explore new approaches and identify ways to improve. You are responsible for deciding what changes to make.

🧠 Use AI to support your thinking, not replace it

Principle 5: Build future-ready skills

AI is becoming a common workplace tool across many industries. Learning how to use AI responsibly, critically and professionally will help prepare you for employment and lifelong learning.

🧠 Responsible AI use is a valuable workplace skill

Principle 6: Use AI safely and responsibly

Never enter personal, client information, or confidential or sensitive information into AI tools. Always follow TAFE SA requirements when using digital technologies.

🧠 Protect privacy and use AI ethically

Help and support

Our team is here to help. If you're unsure about using AI, you can:

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