This page contains information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area.
Resources available to support the implementation of courses for senior secondary courses are shown in the dropdown menu below for each course. Resources available to support the implementation of Australian Curriculum in DECYP schools can be accessed from the Teaching and Learning Centre (DECYP Teachers).
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
Years 9-12 Learning can be contacted via email at seniorsecondaryprovision@decyp.tas.gov.au
Course Development
A Learning Area Advisory Group and Critical Friends form part of the advisory and consultation structure for course development. Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in course development.
The Learning Area Overview includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses.
For more information visit the Planned Course Provision page.
Course Development Status
More detail about each phase of the course development process is available.
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Development Phase | |
| Course Concept | History – Ancient 3 History – Modern 3 |
| Course Plan Development | |
| Course Skeleton and Line of Sight | |
| Draft Course Document | |
| Public Consultation 1 | |
| Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Public Consultation 2 | |
| Submission for Accreditation | |
| Review of Accreditation Submission | |
| TASC Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG) | |
| Accreditation Decision | Civics and Citizenship 1 (new for 2022) Studies of Religion 2 (new for 2024) Studies of Religion 3 (new for 2024) History 2 (new for 2024) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
Resources
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Accounting (ACC315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 632 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 85KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 301 KB)
Ancient History (ANH315117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 9634 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 84 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 280 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Common Assessment Task (2024)
- A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Australia in Asia and the Pacific (AAP315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 77 KB).
- A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Basic Road Safety (RSE105120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
Business Studies (BST315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 620 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 375 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 279 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 75 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Business Studies – Foundation (BST215116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 636 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 211 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 220 KB)
- Common Assessment Task) (PDF, 72 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Civics and Citizenship (CVC115122) – New in 2022
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 279 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 366 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 507 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Phase 2 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Community Service Learning (CSL205120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 2119 KB)
Economics (ECN315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 594 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 187 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 190 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 78 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Explore Issues in Society (BHF215116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 594 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 282 KB).
- A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Financial Literacy (BST105116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 654 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
First Nations Studies (TAS315119)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 605 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 62 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 68 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Focus on Children (BHC115116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 429 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 319 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 547 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Geography (GGY315120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 69 KB).
History (HIS215124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Introduction to Sociology and Psychology (BHX215118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3730 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 276 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Legal Studies (LTS315117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3332 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 190 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 70 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Legal Studies – Foundation (LTS215117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 2865 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Making Moral Decisions (RLP205120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website .
Moden History (HSM315117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3639 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 83 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 271 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Philosophy (PHL315118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3639 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 66 KB)
Preliminary Humanities (Stages 1-4)
- The course document is available on the TASC website .
- Preliminary Humanities (PRH005119) – Stage 1 Course Details
- Preliminary Humanities (PRH005219) – Stage 2 Course Details
- Preliminary Humanities (PRH005319) – Stage 3 Course Details
- Preliminary Humanities (PRH005419) – Stage 4 Course Details
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3740 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 308 KB).
Course renewal applications have been submitted for these courses.
Psychology (BHP315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website .
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 77 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 275 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Road Safety Education (RSE205120)
The course document is available on the TASC website.
Sociology (BHS315116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 174 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 275 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 67 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Studies of Religion (REL215124) – New in 2024
Studies of Religion (RLP315124) – New in 2024
Tasmanian Aboriginal Studies (TAS215118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Working With Children (BHC215116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 4850 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 68 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 297 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
You, Your Family and the Community (BHY105116)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 607 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 130 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 279 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Professional Learning
Current professional learning opportunities provided by Years 9-12 Learning can be found on the Professional Learning page.
