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Agency:
Tasmanian Academy - Hobart College Campus
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 2009
Description:
As a result of the State Government's Tasmania Tomorrow initiative; the Tasmanian Academy commenced in 2009 as one of the new education providers for post Year 10 students.;;;;According to the enabling legislation, the Education & Training (Tasmanian Academy) Act 2009, the functions of the Academy are as follows:;;;;1. to provide and promote, in accordance with any directions provided by the Minister, post-Year 10 education and training to enable students to acquire qualifications and participate in the workforce and further education and training.;;2. to provide services, career development support and other support for students.;;3. if practicable, to consult and enter into partnerships with other education providers, including schools, in respect of making available to persons in rural and isolated communities post-Year 10 education and training.;;;;The Academy's focus is on academic learning with a curriculum for students seeking university entrance. Subject areas include English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, Information Technology, Society and Environment (SOSE), Science, Languages, Technology and The Arts.
Information Sources:
Education & Training (Tasmanian Academy) Act 2009 and www.yourchoice.tas.gov.au/academy
Legislation Creating:
Education & Training (Tasmanian Academy) Act 2009
Functions Performed:
Education and training
Controlling Agencies:
Tasmanian Academy (TA1755)01 Jan 2009
Previous Agencies:
Hobart College (TA1211)01 Jan 196631 Dec 2008