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Learning Area Overview
You have
An interest in farming and agriculture, and you’d like to work outdoors.
VET course
Certificate I in Agriculture New in 2025May lead to
- Further study - AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
- Work in farming/agriculture or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in the automotive industry
- Literacy and numeracy skills
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in automotive or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in construction
VET course
Certificate I in Construction New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in construction or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in food preparation and the hospitality industry
VET course
Certificate I in Hospitality New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in hospitality or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in agriculture
VET course
Certificate II in Agriculture New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in farming/agriculture or other areas of interest.
You have
An interest in solving ICT problems and building computers and components.
May lead to
- Further study.
- Work in information, digital media and technology or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in aquaculture
- To enjoy working outdoors
VET course
Certificate II in Aquaculture New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in aquaculture or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in the automotive industry
- Literacy and numeracy skills
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in automotive or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in construction
- To enjoy working in a practical way
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in construction or other areas of interest.
You have
- To have an interest in food preparation and hospitality
VET course
Certificate II in Cookery New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in food preparation, hospitality or other areas of interest.
- Possible job pathways include:
- breakfast cookcatering assistant
- fast food cook
- sandwich hand
- takeaway cook.
You have
- An interest in electrotechnology
- Literacy, numeracy and some science skills
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in electro technology or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in engineering
- Good reading and understanding skills
- Some experience with metal (this is an advantage but not essential)
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in metal fabrication, engineering or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in horticulture
VET course
Certificate II in Horticulture New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in horticulture or other areas of interest.
You have
- An interest in food preparation and the hospitality industry
VET course
Certificate II in Hospitality New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- Work in hospitality or other areas of interest.
- Bar attendant
- Café attendant
- Catering assistant
- Food and beverage attendant
- Front office assistant
- Porter
- Room attendant.
You have
- No previous experience necessary
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in the in the civil construction & mining industries or other areas of interest
You have
An interest in working in rural or regional Australia
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in rural or regional Australia
You have
- An interest in energy and sustainability
- Literacy, numeracy and some science skills
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in sustainable energy technologies or other areas of interest
You have
An interest in working in the ICT industry
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in information, digital media and technology or other areas of interest.
You have
- No previous experience necessary
May lead to
- Completion of this course enables students to obtain a White Card certificate through Service Tasmania. The National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work requires that all construction workers undertaking activities on Australian worksites hold White Card competence certification by successfully completing White Card training prior to undertaking construction work.
You have
- An interest in aquaculture
- To enjoy working outdoors
May lead to
- Further study
- Work in aquaculture or other areas of interest.
You have
No previous experience
May lead to
Diploma of Aviation
You have
- An interest in developing computing skills
TASC course
Digital Projects 1 New in 2025May lead to
- Development of digital skills to aid learning in all senior secondary courses
- Level 2 digital courses or VET courses with a computing focus
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Food and Cooking Essentials 1 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study in other food-related courses.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Workshop Techniques - Introduction 1 New in 2025May lead to
- A pathway to further study, a VET course or employment in a practical area
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Agricultural Enterprise 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study and/or a career in agriculture or horticulture.
You have
- No previous experience
May lead to
- Further study, including VET courses within the automotive area.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Computer Applications 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study or employment in a workplace that uses computer applications.
You have
- Basic computer skills
May lead to
- Further study
- A career in any design-related field including game design, multi-media, environmental design, landscape, fashion design, visual communication, architecture, surveying and engineering.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Design and Production 2 New in 2025May lead to
- A range of VET programs in areas such as applied fashion design and technology; art, craft and design; clothing and textiles; construction; engineering; furniture production; manufacturing; or soft furnishings
- Further study in TASC design based courses.
You have
- An interest in digital technologies.
TASC course
Digital Technologies 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study in digital technologies, such as Data Science and Digital Solutions 3.
- Using digital technologies in many industries.
You have
- An interest in electronics.
- No previous experience required.
May lead to
- Further study in electronics, such as Electronics and Advanced Technologies 3.
- A career in electrical trades or engineering fields.
You have
An interest in:
- exploring how and why things work
- design thinking
- working with others
TASC course
Engineering Design 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Engineering Design 3
- Other Technologies courses
You have
- An interest in developing ICT skills
May lead to
- Further study or employment in an area requiring basic computing skills.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Food and Hospitality Enterprise 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Pathway to VET courses in Hospitality or Kitchen Operations.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Food, Cooking and Nutrition 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study in a food related area.
You have
- ‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with teachers) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English
TASC course
Agricultural Systems 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study and/or a career in agriculture, horticulture or environmental science.
You have
- Good computer skills and an understanding of a design process and their application
OR - Year 9/10 Australian Curriculum Technologies
OR - To have successfully completed Computer Graphics and Design Foundation Level 2, Design and Production Level 2, Housing and Design Level 3, Technical Graphics Level 3
TASC course
Computer Graphics and Design 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- A career in any design-related field including game design, multi-media, environmental design, landscape, fashion design, visual communication, architecture, surveying and engineering.
You have
- ‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with a teacher) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum Mathematics
- Some computing skills
TASC course
Computer Science 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study in computing, engineering, the sciences, business and other areas involving analytical and problem-solving skills.
You have
- An interest in data science and digital solutions, or successful completion of a relevant digital technologies course at Level 2.
- Sound literacy skills.
TASC course
Data Science and Digital Solutions 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study in digital technologies through vocational or tertiary pathways.
- A career in Information Communication Technology (ICT) industries.
You have
- A ‘C’ in Year 10 Australian Curriculum: Mathematics is recommended.
- Science Inquiry skills developed through the Australian Curriculum: Science
May lead to
- Further study in electronics, electrotechnology computing or electrical engineering through vocational or tertiary pathways.
- A career in electronics or related fields, including the defence force.
You have
An interest in:
- exploring real world problems
- applying STEM skills
- working collaboratively
TASC course
Engineering Design 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further studies at university or in technical trades
- Development of transferable skills
You have
- 'B’ in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English (or ‘C’ in consultation with a Food and Nutrition teacher)
TASC course
Food and Nutrition 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study or a career in food and nutrition as well as health and related fields.
You have
- ‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with teachers) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English
TASC course
Housing and Design 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Further study
- A career in environmental design and architecture, interior design or landscape design.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Preliminary Technologies Stage 1 New in 2025May lead to
- Access achievable pathways to further education and training, a range of employment outcomes, or inclusion in appropriate community option settings.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Preliminary Technologies Stage 2 New in 2025May lead to
- Access achievable pathways to further education and training, a range of employment outcomes, or inclusion in appropriate community option settings.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Preliminary Technologies Stage 3 New in 2025May lead to
- Access achievable pathways to further education and training, a range of employment outcomes, or inclusion in appropriate community option settings.
You have
- No previous experience
TASC course
Preliminary Technologies Stage 4 New in 2025May lead to
- Access achievable pathways to further education and training, a range of employment outcomes, or inclusion in appropriate community option settings.