The aim of the Work Studies syllabus is to enable young people 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. 

There is no external examination (delivered by NESA) for Content Endorsed Courses. Assessment is school-based and teachers award an assessment mark using the Performance Descriptions for reporting achievement in HSC Board Endorsed Courses. 

All Content Endorsed Courses count towards the Higher School Certificate and appear on the student's Record of Achievement. However, Content Endorsed Courses do not count in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). 

NESA Syllabus information - Work Studies

Knowledge, understanding and skills Students will develop:  

• 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. Values and attitudes Students will value and appreciate:  

• opportunities to build self-belief, motivation, persistence, and resilience  

•  achieving positive results in school, work, family and community activities  

•  personal attributes that contribute to success in the workplace  

• access to employment opportunities and further education and training. 

• Laptop 

• Workbook/ loose leaf paper and folder 

• Pens 

• Resume writing 

• Work placement 

• Interview skills 

• Communication skills 

• Year 11 - $20 

• Year 12 - $20