Years 11 and 12 Moderation Leaders
Planning and preparation have commenced for Year 11 and 12 Moderation, which will take place on Friday 6 June 2025.
Moderation Leaders are being sought for a number of courses within all learning areas
Course Review 2024 update
The Course Review process is now complete, and the amendments are currently being processed by TASC.
Course Review Surveys 2024
We invite feedback on courses delivered for the first time in 2024 (Phase 1 review) and courses delivered for the first time in 2022 and 2023 (Phase 2 review).
Year 11 and 12 Moderation
Years 11 and 12 Moderation will take place on Friday 6 September 2024.
• All teachers need to register by 5pm on 30 August 2024.
• Samples will be available for marking from 26 August 2024.
Generative AI Use in DECYP Schools
Tasmania’s Policy and Procedure for DECYP schools, developed with ITS and stakeholders, is on the TLC website, with more resources to be added throughout the year.
New DECYP business units and mailboxes
Years 9-12 Learning, the 11-12 team and the DECYP RTO have consolidated into two units: Senior Secondary Provision and Vocational Learning.
Please note the change of contacts and new email addresses.
Review of Online Moderation Platform by LAC Moderation Sub-group
Recently, the Leaders Advisory Committee (LAC) Moderation sub-group met to consider moderation and the online platform.
The sub-group members represent DECYP, Catholic, and Independent schools/colleges, including Principals, Assistant Principals, and Leaders of Learning. The meeting was held in in response to feedback from the Visual Art Learning Area, specifically related to reviewing practical work samples online.
The communique summarises their recommendation to the LAC and covers the topics discussed during the meeting.
Update on release Applied Capability Qualifications for 2024
Six new Applied Capability Qualifications (ACQs) have been recognised by TASC as Formal Learning for use from 2024 and accredited until the end of 2028.
The qualifications are now ready for publication.
Years 11 and 12 Moderation – 28 March 2024
Years 11 and 12 Moderation will take place on Thursday, 28 March 2024.
• All teachers need to register by 5:00 pm on 21 March 2024.
Reminder – Phase 1 – Course Review Outcomes – senior secondary courses implemented in 2022 and 2023
Please remind teachers to check the TASC website for the latest versions of courses following communication published on 6 December 2023 regarding the 2023 course review process.
Phase 1 – Course Review Outcomes – course changes for 2024
Years 9-12 Learning have been liaising with TASC on the Phase 1 course review feedback.
Reports for each of the courses are now available outlining:
• What we heard – identified issues
• Agreed Years 9-12 Learning/TASC response:
– Course amendments
– Clarifications
– Recommendations
Applied Capability Qualifications available from 2024
Six new Applied Capability Qualifications (ACQs) have been recognised by TASC as Formal Learning for use from 2024. These qualifications replace the previous General Capability Short Qualifications.
More information is available on the Years 9-12 website.
Course Implementation Guide/s for newly accredited senior secondary courses for delivery in 2024
An additional baseline resource is now available to support the implementation of newly accredited senior secondary courses in 2024. The resource is: a DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
Packages of Learning – 2024 Update
From 2024, schools intending to deliver a Package of Learning (PoL) are invited to complete a registration form to deliver Packages of Learning
Collaborative Planning Sessions – Senior secondary courses for delivery in 2024
Collaborative Planning Sessions – Senior secondary courses for delivery in 2024
Years 9-12 Learning are co-ordinating the registration for Collaborative Planning Sessions being facilitated by senior secondary teachers.
The sessions being offered are:
*Biology Level 3 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
* English Inquiry Level 3 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
* English Studio Level 2 and 3 (combined) – 10:00 am to 3.30 pm
Professional Learning Packs – additional resources for newly accredited senior secondary courses
Years 9-12 Learning have developed universal Professional Learning (PL) Packs for schools to use to support the implementation of newly accredited senior secondary courses in 2024.
Course Review Survey – senior secondary courses implemented in 2022 and 2023
Years 9–12 Learning are seeking feedback from Leaders of Learning and senior secondary teachers.
Additional resources Sample Scope and Sequence
Implementation of newly accredited senior secondary courses.
Set a New Course
Years 9-12 Learning would like to share the commencement of the ‘Set a New Course’ promotional campaign.
Years 11 and 12 Moderation – 1 September 2023
Registration and Pre-submission for Years 11 and 12 Moderation.
Additional resources for newly accredited senior secondary courses
Additional resources are now available to support implementation of newly accredited senior secondary courses. This includes: The resources are available from the Learning Area section on the Years 9-12 website.
Pause to Senior Secondary course development
Years 9–12 Learning is pausing the 2025 Course development cycle due to the redeployment of staff to assist meeting the current teacher shortage. This means, proposed professional learning, course resources and …
Reminder that all teachers must register for Years 11 and 12 Moderation – 14 March 2023
Years 11 and 12 Moderation will take place on Tuesday, 14 March 2023. All meetings will be state-wide and conducted online using Microsoft Teams. Registration and Pre-submission More information about …
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Course Development – Learning Area Advisory Group Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Learning Area Advisory Group (LAAG) members for senior secondary courses is now open. Members are being sought in the following learning areas: Learning Area Advisory …
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Course Development Tranche 3 – Critical Friends Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Critical Friends is now open for secondary courses being developed for delivery in 2025. (Tranche 3). The role of a Critical Friend is: Engagement with …
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2024 delivery of newly accredited senior secondary courses – Optional Spaced Professional Learning
Years 9–12 Learning will be delivering a program of professional learning to support teachers intending to deliver newly accredited senior secondary courses in 2024. The program is being offered as …
Availability of resources to support newly accredited senior secondary courses
Baseline resources are available to support implementation of newly accredited senior secondary courses. These include: Instructions on how to access the canvas modules is available from the Online Resources section …
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Newly accredited senior secondary courses
Teachers from all sectors have participated in our Professional Learning Sessions.
Baseline resources for newly accredited senior secondary courses
A Course Implementation Guide and a Sample Scope and Sequence is available for each course.
Reminder – Optional Professional Learning Sessions
In Week 8, Term 4, 2023, we will deliver a program of professional learning.
Course Consultation – senior secondary courses in development for 2024
Years 9–12 Learning are seeking feedback from Leaders of Learning and senior secondary teachers on the full drafts of senior secondary courses being developed for 2024.
Years 11 and 12 Moderation – 2 September 2022
Years 11 and 12 Moderation will take place on Friday, 2 September 2022. All meetings will be state-wide and conducted online using Microsoft Teams. Registration and Pre-submission All teachers need …
Common Assessment Tasks (CATs) and Moderation September 2022
To support online cross-sectoral moderation in September 2022, Years 9 –12 Learning are seeking two Common Assessment Task samples for each of the following 3 courses: Transdisciplinary Science Level 2 …
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Moderation Meetings – vacancies in meeting chairs – request for assistance
Years 9-12 Learning are seeking support from teachers able to chair an online moderation meeting in September. Years 11/12 state-wide cross-sectoral moderation day is on Friday, 2 September 2022. Vacancies …
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Senior Secondary courses in development for 2024 – optional online Consultation Sessions
Years 9-12 Learning team are offering teachers the opportunity to attend optional online consultation sessions for new senior secondary courses for 2024 (Tranche 2). The sessions aim to help inform …
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Reminder to register for spaced Professional Learning – newly accredited senior secondary courses
A reminder for school leaders that registration for the upcoming spaced program of professional learning for newly accredited courses closes soon. The program will be delivered in sequence across 3 …
Newly accredited senior secondary courses– spaced Professional Learning
Years 9–12 Learning will be delivering a spaced program of professional learning to support teachers intending to deliver newly accredited senior secondary courses in 2023. The program is being delivered …
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VET Pathways Industry Engagement and Alignment Process: Implementation of the Requirements and Guidelines for the Delivery of VET to School Students
The Years 9 to 12 Project Steering Committee has endorsed the 2022 VET Pathways Industry Engagement and Alignment Process. Feedback from the 2021 pilot has been incorporated into the 2022 …
Update on Course Development – New Senior Secondary Courses for 2023 and Reminder of Optional Professional Learning Session for Principals and Leaders of Learning
Twenty-one new courses in English, Science, Languages, Mathematics, Technologies and The Arts have been accredited. Schools can begin to offer the courses for Year 11 and 12 students from 2023 …
New Senior Secondary Courses for 2023 – Information Session for Principals and Leaders of Learning
Years 9-12 Learning team are offering Principals and Leaders of Learning (involved in whole school curriculum planning) the opportunity to attend an online Information Session outlining key information for new …
Tranche 1A Baseline Resources
Baseline resources are now available to support Tranche 1A course implementation. For each course there is a Course Implementation Guide and a Draft Sample Scope and Sequence*. The resources are …
Course Development Tranche 2 – Critical Friends Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Critical Friends for Tranche 2 courses is now open. The role of a Critical Friend is: A list of the courses on offer as part …
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Amendment to Planned Course Provision for 2023
To ensure continuity of pathways, Years 9-12 Learning are working together with the Office of TASC to seek a one-year extension for these existing Senior Secondary Courses: Religion in Society …
OPTIONAL Online Sessions – Tuesday 15 March 2022 – Years 11/12 Moderation Day
Information about the optional online sessions to be conducted on Tuesday – 15 March is now available on the Moderation page on this website. The information includes links to the …
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LLN Robot
LN Robot is an online tool designed to help determine students’ language, literacy and numeracy levels.
Years 11/12 March Moderation – Repurposing of Day
The Department for Education, Children and Young People is repurposing Years 11-12 moderation day scheduled for 15 March 2022.