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Overview
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Overview

The table IGS_AD_TAC_AUSCED_AS is a core reference data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS) module, specifically for versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as a master table that defines and stores the valid assessment types for secondary education as recognized by the Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC) in the Australian educational context. Its primary role is to maintain a standardized list of assessment codes, such as those for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), which are critical for processing student applications and admissions. This table ensures data integrity and consistency across the admissions lifecycle by providing a controlled set of values for secondary education assessment types.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is centered on a single primary key column that uniquely identifies each assessment type. Based on the provided metadata, the most critical column is TAC_AUS_SCNDRY_EDU_ASS_TYPE. This column stores the unique code representing a specific Australian secondary education assessment type. While the full column list is not detailed in the excerpt, typical companion columns in such reference tables could include a description field (e.g., ASSESSMENT_DESCRIPTION), an effective date range (START_DATE, END_DATE), and system control columns (CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_DATE). The data stored is static reference data, typically populated during implementation and updated infrequently as new assessment types are recognized.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is predominantly used in two key scenarios. First, it serves as a validation source for data entry screens and interfaces where a user or system must specify a student's secondary education assessment type. Second, it is essential for accurate reporting and analysis of applicant cohorts based on their educational background. A common SQL pattern involves joining this table to transactional data to translate codes into meaningful descriptions for reports.

  • Retrieving all active assessment types: SELECT tac_aus_scndry_edu_ass_type FROM igs.igs_ad_tac_ausced_as;
  • Joining to a related transactional table for a report: SELECT ty.tac_aus_scndry_edu_ass_type, app.student_id FROM igs.igs_ad_ause_ed_as_ty app, igs.igs_ad_tac_ausced_as ty WHERE app.tac_aus_scndry_edu_ass_type = ty.tac_aus_scndry_edu_ass_type;

Related Objects

The table IGS_AD_TAC_AUSCED_AS has a defined parent-child relationship within the database schema, as documented by its foreign key constraint. It is referenced as a foreign key by the table IGS_AD_AUSE_ED_AS_TY. This relationship indicates that IGS_AD_TAC_AUSCED_AS provides the valid list of values for the TAC_AUS_SCNDRY_EDU_ASS_TYPE column in the IGS_AD_AUSE_ED_AS_TY table. The IGS_AD_AUSE_ED_AS_TY table likely stores specific instances or details of assessments for individual applicants, which must conform to the types defined in the master IGS_AD_TAC_AUSCED_AS table. The join between these tables is performed on the column TAC_AUS_SCNDRY_EDU_ASS_TYPE.