Year 11 Vocational Major
Work Related Skills
(Units 1  & 2)

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1 

This unit recognises the importance of sourcing reliable information relating to future education and employment prospects to engage in effective pathway planning and decision-making. Students will investigate information relating to future employment, including entry-level pathways, emerging industries, and growth industries and trends, and evaluate the impact of pursuing employment in different industries. Students will reflect on this research in the context of their individual skills, capabilities and education and/or employment goals. They will develop and apply strategies to communicate their findings. 

Unit 2 

As the nature of work changes over time, so do the skills and capabilities needed for success. Fundamental to achieving personal goals relating to future education and employment is the ability to recognise and develop individual skills and capabilities that are valued in a chosen pathway. In this unit, students will consider the distinction between essential employability skills, specialist and technical work skills and personal capabilities, and understand the importance of training and development to support the attainment and transferability of skills. Students will collect evidence and artefacts relating to their personal skills and capabilities and promote them through resumes, cover letters and interview preparation. 

Area of Studies - Unit 1

1. FUTURE CAREERS

2. PRESENTATION OF CAREER AND EDUCATION GOALS

Area of Studies - Unit 2

1. SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND FURTHER EDUCATION

2. Transferable Skills and Capabilities

ASSESSMENT TASKS

May include a range of tasks including, but not limited to

• Portfolio of accumulated evidence

• Teacher observation

• Online modules and student self-assessment

• Oral reports

• Written reports

• Case studies

• Investigation project