Number of Units: 1
Exclusions: None
Method of Delivery: St Luke’s
External Assessment: Nil
Contribution to ATAR: Nil
Course Description
Students will have completed the Preliminary component of Work Studies by the end of this year. Students may complete the HSC component in Year 11. Work Studies focuses on the themes of: career planning, performing work tasks, working with others and managing change.
Why study this course
The successful transition of students from school to the workforce, further education and training is a major issue faced by Australian students, schools, employers and tertiary education organisations. The Work Studies syllabus is designed to assist students in their transition from school to work. It develops knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by students in the transition to work and the skills needed for effective career planning and performance of tasks in the work environment.
Topics
HSC Course
Topics may be chosen from the following:
Managing Work and Life Commitments
Personal Finance
Workplace Issues (the prerequisite module is In the Workplace)
Self-Employment (the prerequisite module is Managing Work and Life Commitments)
Team Enterprise Project
Experiencing Work
School Developed Modules may also be taught.
Post School Options
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.