Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Studies

Our position

KTS recognises that AI tools are part of modern workplaces and study. You may use AI to support your learning. However, the work you submit for assessment must be your own. If we are not satisfied that your evidence is your own work, you’ll be required to complete additional assessment to demonstrate the skills and knowledge for the unit (e.g., oral questioning, observation, supervised tasks). This aligns with national VET standards and ensures your evidence is genuine, so the result—and your qualification—can be confidently recognised.

What AI use is OK?

• Brainstorming ideas, planning approaches, outlining or structuring your work.
• Checking grammar, clarity and readability.
• Summarising publicly available information (you remain responsible for accuracy and proper referencing).
• Using AI built or approved by KTS or your workplace where allowed by the task instructions.
  Tip: Keep notes/screenshots of prompts and drafts—this helps demonstrate your process and learning if asked (universities treat AI acknowledgement and draft evidence as good practice; we do too).

What is not OK?

• Submitting AI-generated responses as if they were entirely your own work.
• Uploading confidential or client information into public AI tools.
• Using AI in supervised assessments (tests, in-person practicals) unless the instructions explicitly allow it.
• Outsourcing tasks to contract cheating services (illegal and unsafe).

Declaring AI assistance

If an assessment allows AI, acknowledge it briefly at the end of your submission (for example: “I used [tool] for idea generation/grammar suggestions on [sections]. Final work is my own.”)

Your assessor may still ask you to explain your work to confirm authenticity.

Sector guidance treats AI detection tools as prompts for investigation, not proof; we rely on oral verification and additional evidence where needed.

How we check authenticity (what to expect)

• Discussion: short oral questions mapped to unit outcomes.
• Observation: demonstrating the task or steps in a simulated or workplace setting.
• Variation: a fresh version of the task under supervision.

These are standard, evidence-based checks under ASQA’s Assessment Practice Guide and the Rules of Evidence.

Privacy and data security

Do not enter private, client, or workplace data into public AI tools. Follow workplace and RTO privacy policies. If in doubt, use approved/secure tools only (many providers promote institution-approved AI to protect student data).

Support

If you’re unsure whether AI is allowed for a task, or for academic integrity support and study skills, contact the Student Mentor Hotline on 02 4353 7188 (select option #4) to speak with a mentor.

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