Unit 1: WRS
In Unit 1 WRS, 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
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: Future careers
● AOS 2: Presentation of career and education goals
● AOS 3: Communication and collaboration
Unit 2: WRS
In Unit 2 WRS, 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.
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: Skills and capabilities for employment and further education
● AOS 2: Transferable skills and capabilities
Unit 3: WRS
In Unit 3 WRS , students will learn how to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and employers, understanding the characteristics of a positive workplace culture and its relationship to business success. They will investigate key areas relating to workplace relations including pay and conditions, workplace bullying, workplace discrimination, workplace harassment and dispute resolution. Students will discover how teamwork and communication skills contribute to healthy, collegiate and productive workplaces.
Areas of Study for both Unit 3
● AOS 1: Workplace wellbeing and personal accountability
● AOS 2: Workplace responsibilities and rights
● AOS 3: Communication and collaboration
Unit 4: WRS
In Unit 4 WRS, students will develop and apply their knowledge and skills relating to portfolios, including the features and characteristics of a high-quality physical and/or digital portfolio. The unit culminates in the formal presentation of a completed portfolio in a panel style interview and an evaluation of the end product.
Areas of Study for both Unit 4
● AOS 1: Skills and capabilities for employment and further education
● AOS 2: Transferable skills and capabilities