Tranche 3

Course Development Phase

Course Development PhaseStatus
Course ConceptClosed
Course Development PlanningOngoing
Public Consultation and Revision
Initial Course Development
TASC Formal Review and Feedback
Course Refinement
Public Consultation and Revision
Submission for Accreditation
Further Development
Newly Accredited
Implementation

*refer to Learning Area pages for updates for specific course development activity.

List of courses being developed in 2023

Critical Friends

The role of a Critical Friend is: 

  • to provide high-level subject matter knowledge and interest in the course under development
  • to extend and question thinking and to offer alternatives; and
  • support the work of the Curriculum Lead (CL) in the course development process.

Learning Area Advisory Group

The purpose of Years 9-12 Learning Area Advisory Groups (LAAGs) are to provide strategic advice and feedback to the Learning Area Curriculum Leader in relation to the development and implementation of courses and qualifications that are accredited and recognised by the Office of Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC). The LAAGs form part of the advisory and consultation structure for Course Development Activity which also includes Critical Friends and Sponsor Schools.

LAAG – Terms of Reference

Membership of Years 9-12 LAAGs

  • The Chair of each LAAG is the relevant learning area Curriculum Lead (CL)
  • Secretariat support for LAAGs is provided by Years 9-12 Learning
  • Core LAAG Membership (Strategic Expertise):
    • Leaders of Learning (9/10 Australian Curriculum expertise)
    • Leaders of Learning (11/12 Curriculum/Learning Area AST/AP expertise)
    • Leaders of Learning (Tertiary Providers)
    • Career Education Leader/Career Advisor/Transition or Enrolment team member (School-based)
  • Tranche-specific LAAG Membership:
    • Additional member/s for LAAGs will be appointed where expert subject matter input is required related to:
      • Subject matter expertise related to courses being developed in any given tranche
      • VET expertise (where relevant)