Core 1: Resource Management

Module Description

This module focuses on the importance of resource management, which is the use of resources to satisfy needs to achieve wellbeing. The concepts of wellbeing, needs and wants, values, goal setting, communication, decision making and personal management are explored.

Core 2: Individuals and Groups

Module Description

The role that individuals and groups play in meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities. Students explore the importance of building positive interpersonal relationships to promote a sense of belonging among individuals, families and social groups.

Students also explore the various roles individuals adopt within groups in order to establish an environment where goal achievement is enhanced and the wellbeing of individuals and groups is promoted.

Core 3: Families and Communities

Module Description

This module provides students with an insight into family structures and communities and the roles individuals adopt within each. The module requires students to examine how constant change challenges families and communities, and that both informal and formal support available can assist them to manage the change effectively.

The module recognises socialisation as a lifelong process that is influenced by both the family and other groups within the community.

Core 1: Research Methodology

Module Description

This module builds upon the research opportunities learnt throughout the Preliminary course. It focuses on the processes of inquiry and research, allowing students to pursue an area of interest in an Independent Research Project. The course is designed so that elements of the Independent Research Project can be facilitated by the teacher. The skills and understanding related to research methodology are taught in depth.

Core 2: Groups in Context

Module Description

Students explore FOUR specific groups within the community who may be experiencing inequities by examining the nature of the group, their specific needs and level of access to services.

Students then undertake a detailed investigation of TWO groups to examine the role that positive social environments can have on enhancing the wellbeing of the group and individuals within the group.

Core 3: Parenting and Caring

Module Description

Students investigate the various dynamics of parents and carers. They use this to learn how to best prepare for the role of a parent or carer in order to optimise the wellbeing of a dependent.

Students are required to analyse factors affecting the parenting and caring roles. These include personal characteristics, social influences, as well as parenting and caring styles. Using informal and formal support available students analyse and comment on how to assist parents and carers in their roles

In the HSC course students will be able to choose 1 of the following 3 electives as part of their studies

Elective 1: Social Impact of Technology

Module Description

Technology plays an important role in redefining society and specifically within families, communities and the workplace. While technology is often welcomed and accessed by some groups, many inequities and negative social impacts exist.

Students examine perceptions of technology and investigate influences. What are the potential benefits? Does it create inequities? Who does it impact and in what capacity? What are the technological developments on families and in communities and the workplace?

Elective 2: Family and Societal Interactions

Module Description

Changes in legal and social systems affect individuals in their family life. Students examine how government and community structures support and protect family members at all stages of life. Students investigate significant legislations and highlights the role of these laws and community organisations in supporting wellbeing.

Elective 3: Individuals and Work

Module Description

The nature of work changes over a life span, requiring balance with other aspects of an individual’s life. The dynamic nature of these work-related situations requires an understanding of social change, cultural influences, economic policies and political processes that impact on work. Students develop skills necessary to manage these changes while consideration on how workplaces have evolved to acknowledge the value of family life and wellbeing.