Work Studies

Work Studies is a Content Endorsed course offered as a 2 unit subject. Undertaking Work Studies will enable a student to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence to allow them to experience a successful transition from school to work and further education and training.

Achieving success should be a key motivator for each student of Work Studies. Success is attained when students demonstrate improvement, persistence, resilience and their personal best. To support this, students will be involved in setting personal goals and monitoring their achievements in their class, school, peer group, family, community, sporting and other pursuits.

In keeping with a focus on the development of the individual, Work Studies is designed to encourage cooperative learning, flexible timelines and supportive feedback. It consistently promotes positive behaviours that lead to a successful transition to the workplace, further education and training and preparation for the future world of work.

During the course students will develop the following skills:

• knowledge and understanding of work, the work environment and skills for employment

• knowledge and understanding of employment options, career management, life

• planning and further education and training.

• skills for success in the workplace.

• skills in critically assessing personal and social influences on individuals and groups.