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Commerce provides the knowledge, skills, understanding and values that form the foundation on which young people make sound decisions on consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues. It develops in students an understanding of commercial and legal processes and competencies for personal financial management.
Through the study of Commerce students develop financial literacy which enables them to participate in the financial system in an informed way. Central to the course is the development of an understanding of the relationships between consumers, businesses and governments in the overall economy.
Course description
Course description
Commerce enables young people to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes that form the foundation on which they can make sound decisions about consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues. It develops in students the ability to research information, apply problem-solving strategies and evaluate options in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.
The Commerce Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.
What will students learn about?
What will students learn about?
Students investigate the consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment world and are provided with the opportunity to develop their research, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students develop an understanding of political and legal processes in order to become informed, responsible and active citizens. Commerce provides opportunities for students to develop the skills required to become responsible and independent individuals who can contribute to society.
Student learning in Commerce promotes critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in the community. Students learn to identify, research and evaluate options when solving problems and making decisions on matters relating to their consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment interactions. They develop research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, and the skills of working independently and collaboratively.
Core Units
Consumer and financial decisions
Economic and Business environment
Law, society and political involvement
Employment and work futures
Electives
Running a business
Travel
Law in action
Towards independence
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