Curriculum to Year 10 in Tasmania
Tasmania has joined all states and territories in endorsing and implementing the Australian Curriculum.
From 2012–2017 implementation of the Australian Curriculum in Tasmanian schools has included English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Health and Physical Education from F (Prep) to Year 10, Humanities and Social Sciences include learning opportunities across History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics and Business for students F (Prep) to Year 10.
All Australian Curriculum areas have now been endorsed (excluding AUSLAN). Implementation will continue according to the agreed timeline.
Curriculum implementation in Tasmanian government and non-government schools is overseen by the Department of Education, Catholic Education Office and Independent Schools Tasmania.
Department of Education Curriculum in Tasmanian Schools Policy and Procedures
Senior secondary subjects and courses in Tasmania
Senior Secondary courses in Tasmania are accredited by the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC). Course documents and related materials can be found under the ‘courses’ menu at http://www.tasc.tas.gov.au
Courses have designated levels of complexity (Level 1 – 4 in senior secondary). These levels correspond to those of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Courses at Level 3 and 4 are externally assessed by TASC and contribute to the calculation of ATAR.
Courses have designated size values (5, 10 and 15). These size values are indicators of the length of courses (size value X 10 = nominal delivery hours).
Vocational Learning/VET in Tasmania
Nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training is delivered by TASTAFE and various other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
