Your Guide to 09
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Your Guide to 09 was released on 30 June 2008 and provides students with more detail about new post-year 10 options available next year. Your Guide to 09 provides a clear picture of the opportunities and programs available at the Tasmanian Academy, Tasmanian Polytechnic and Training Tasmania.
If you would like a copy of the Guide, please contact the project team on 1800 469 997 or email: tomorrow@education.tas.gov.au.
A detailed handbook from each of the new organisations will be available in September to provide students with all the details they need to make an enrolment decision in October. All Year 10 and 11 students will receive a copy the handbooks. A additional copies will be available at high schools, colleges and TAFE campuses.
Visit www.yourchoice.tas.gov.au for more information the new organisations and programs which will be available from next year.
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Beyond Year 10 - It's Your Future, It's Your Choice
In May, current Year 10 students received information about their education and training options for 2009. This will be followed by information on the available courses in June.
Called Beyond Year 10 – It's Your Future, It's Your Choice, the booklet provides the kind of information that will help you and your family to start thinking about choices for next year including.
A presentation [PowerPoint 1MB] based on the student information booklet has also been developed to assist pathway planning officers and other staff to inform students about their options for next year.
Student Frequently Asked Questions
What are these new organisations going to be called?
The organisations will be named:
- Tasmanian Academy;
- Tasmanian Polytechnic; and
- Training Tasmania (interim title).
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Where will these new organisations be located?
The Tasmanian Academy will have statewide coverage and in 2009 campuses will be located at:
North West Campuses
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North Campuses
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South Campuses
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Mooreville Road, Burnie
Watkinson Street, Devonport
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Cypress Street, Newstead
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Olinda Grove, Mt Nelson
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The Tasmanian Academy will also deliver courses in partnership with the Huon LINC and district high schools.
The Tasmanian Polytechnic will have state-wide coverage, including but not limited to campuses at:
North-West Campuses
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North Campuses
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South Campuses
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| Mooreville Road, Burnie |
Alanvale Road, Alanvale |
Bender Drive, Derwent Park |
| Valley Road, Devonport (incl. Drysdale North-West Campus) |
Cypress Street, Newstead |
Campbell Street, Hobart |
| Watkinson Street, Devonport |
Paterson Street, Launceston |
Bounty Street, Warrane |
| Invermay Road, Inveresk |
Olinda Grove, Mt Nelson |
| Charles Street, Launceston (Drysdale North Campus) |
Collins Street, Hobart (Drysdale South Campus) |
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I am currently a Year 9 student and was planning on studying for university and also doing some VET subjects. Will I still be able to do this under the new arrangements?
Yes - you will still be able to study for university while undertaking VET courses. From 2009, this can be done through the Tasmanian Polytechnic which will focus on practical learning and offer both TCE subjects (including some pre-tertiary subjects) and VET subjects. At the polytechnic, you will be able to complete your TCE and participate in VET subjects, from certificate to advanced diploma with articulation to university. It will also be possible for students to be jointly enrolled in both institutions.
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What about the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)?
Both the Tasmanian Academy and Tasmanian Polytechnic will offer courses that enable students to achieve the requirements of the TCE. Depending on which institution they enrol in, students will be able to undertake Tasmanian Qualifications Authority (TQA) accredited courses, vocational education and training courses, and other TQA endorsed courses.
Students at Training Tasmania who undertake an apprenticeship would also be able to get the new TCE upon completing the apprenticeship. For more information on the new TCE see the TQA website.
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We are students currently at a college or TAFE – how will this initiative affect us?
The new organisations will not begin operations until January 2009 and so current college students will have completed their courses, as will most full-time TAFE students.
A guarantee is given to all Year 10 students that they will be able to complete whatever two-year program they commence in a college in 2008, 2009 and 2010. They can choose to take advantage of any new courses made available through the academy and polytechnic.
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How will I know which institute to attend?
Your pathway planning process from Years 8 to 10 will help you to make the best choice for you. The Tasmanian Polytechnic will cater for applied learners, i.e. learners who prefer hands on, practical learning. It will offer a large range of VET subjects from certificate to diploma level in a range of vocations (much more than what colleges offer now). The Tasmanian Academy is designed for those who want to study pre-tertiary TCE subjects who intend to go onto further education at university. While it is best to make the right choice at the start, you will be able to transfer across from one institute to the other if your interests change.
For more information on course options for those who choose to attend the Tasmanian Academy and the Tasmanian Polytechnic see Beyond Year 10 - It's Your Future, It's Your Choice.
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Why not have Years 7 to 12 high schools?
Most mainland states have Years 7 to 12 high schools. Although their retention rates are higher than ours, they are still low by international standards. Economies of scale would mean that if we did attempt to transpose this model onto Tasmanian high schools, Year 11 and 12 students’ course options would be greatly reduced, particularly VET courses and especially in the smaller rural and regional schools. By instead using the big investment we have in college campuses together with TAFE facilities to develop the new academy and polytechnic we can establish a broad tertiary sector in Tasmania. This will provide for a wide range of course options suited to different learning styles that will meet the needs of many more young and mature-age Tasmanians. When coupled with our strategies to build the bridge from Year 10 to Year 11 (strategies such as the Guaranteeing Futures legislation, pathway planning in government schools in Years 8 to 10, extending the Year 10 school year, and improving accommodation options for students living away from home) we will provide for far greater success than either our existing model or that of our interstate counterparts.
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Which current colleges will provide academic studies and which will provide applied studies?
The Tasmanian Academy will focus on academic learning, with a curriculum and academic pathway for Year 11 and 12 students seeking university entrance. It will have campuses at the following locations:
- South - Mt Nelson (ex Hobart College)
- North - Newstead (ex Newstead College)
- North/West - Burnie and Devonport (ex Hellyer & Don Colleges)
The Tasmanian Polytechnic will focus on practical learning, with a vocational pathway, supported by academic courses as well, for both Year 11/12 and mature-age students seeking employment outcomes or university articulation. It will have campuses at the following locations:
- South - Mt Nelson (ex Hobart College), Hobart City (ex TAFE Hobart City) and Clarence (ex TAFE Warrane)
- North - Launceston City (ex TAFE Launceston City), Alanvale (ex TAFE Alanvale) and Newstead (ex Newstead College)
- North West - Burnie (ex Hellyer College) and Devonport (ex Don College)
Elizabeth and Rosny Colleges have indicated that they will be participating in 2010 and Claremont and Launceston Colleges will make the change by 2011.
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Will I have to travel further to get to my course?
One of the outcomes of the initiative is to give better access to the courses people wish to take. Given the availability of both college and TAFE campuses, it is not anticipated that there will be more travel. The opportunity for partnerships with high schools will also be developed, for academic and VET studies at district high schools and skill centres in rural areas.
When will I find out more?
A guide to courses, Your Guide to 09, is available which provides you with more detail about new post-year 10 options available next year. The guide was sent to TAFE and all Year 10 and 11 students through government high schools and colleges and other stakeholders. It provides information about the types of courses available in 2009 and the many new pathways to consider.
If you would like a copy of the Guide, please contact the project team on 1800 469 997 or email: tomorrow@education.tas.gov.au.
A detailed handbook from the Tasmanian Polytechnic, Tasmanian Academy and Training Tasmania will be available in September to provide students with all the details they need to make an enrolment decision in October.
If you are in high school, talk to your pathway planning officer about your options from next year.
The project team will also work with high schools, school associations, and other parent bodies to ensure that they are consulted and informed on the transition process.
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