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Structure
The Personal Development Skills Strand is designed at three levels – Foundation, Intermediate and Senior. The levels reflect the progression in knowledge, skills and attributes relating to personal development. Two units exist at each level:
Personal Development Skills Unit 1 at each VCAL level focuses on self. This unit has five learning outcomes.
Personal Development Skills Unit 2 at each VCAL level focuses on the community. This unit has five
learning outcomes.
The purpose of the Personal Development Skills strand is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes that lead towards; the development of self, social responsibility, building community, civic and civil responsibility, improved self-confidence and self-esteem, and valuing civic participation in a democratic society.
Foundation
A simple activity means a single or basic grouping of activities, conducted under close supervision with access to high levels of direction and support. In Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) terms, this is generally at Certificate I level.
Unit 1 - Outcomes:
1. Plan and organise a simple activity.
2. Demonstrate knowledge specific to a simple activity.
3. Demonstrate skills specific to a simple activity.
4. Solve a problem specific to a simple activity.
5. Demonstrate teamwork skills in a simple activity.
Unit 2 - Outcomes:
Identify the roles of members of a community.
Plan and organise a simple activity concerning an environmental, cultural or social issue within a community .
Communicate information about a simple environmental, cultural or social activity within a community.
Identify problems related to a simple environmental, cultural or social activity within a community.
Demonstrate teamwork skills in a simple activity within a community.
Intermediate
A complex activity or project involves work conducted under supervision and reasonably self-directed in regard to planning and work activities. In AQF terms this is generally at Certificate I or II level.
Unit 1 - Outcomes:
Plan, organise and carry out a complex activity or project.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the context of a complex activity or project.
Demonstrate self-management skills for goal achievement in the context of a complex activity or project.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills to communicate ideas and information.
Demonstrate leadership skills and responsibilities.
Unit 2 - Outcomes:
Research and analyse an environmental, cultural or social issue affecting members of a community.
Plan and organise a complex activity or project concerning an environmental, cultural or social issue within a community.
Use a range of communication strategies to raise awareness of an environmental, cultural or social issue within a community.
Analyse and apply problem solving skills related to an environmental, cultural or social issue within a community.
Actively contribute to group cohesion to manage a complex activity or project concerning an environmental, cultural or social issue within a community.
Senior
The purpose of the Personal Development Skills strand is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes that lead towards; the development of self, social responsibility, building community, civic and civil responsibility, improved self-confidence and self-esteem, and valuing civic participation in a democratic society.
A complex, self-directed project involves work conducted under supervision and self-directed in
regard to planning and work activities. In AQF terms this is generally at Certificate II or III level.A sustained presentation means a presentation of between 8–10 minutes to a relevant audience and supported by appropriate technology.
Unit 1 - Outcomes:
Plan, organise and carry out a complex, self-directed project.
Evaluate the impact of environmental, cultural or social issues in a complex, self-directed project.
Implement decision-making skills in a complex, self-directed project.
Apply strategies to improve communication in a complex, self-directed project.
Demonstrate leadership skills for group work and teamwork in a complex self-directed project.
Unit 2 - Outcomes:
Research, analyse and evaluate an environmental, cultural or social issue that affects members of a community.
Establish or build on an external partnership to address or promote awareness of an environmental, cultural or social issue in a community.
Plan, organise and carry out a complex, self-directed project related to an environmental, cultural or social issue in a community.
Present and communicate ideas and information in a complex, self-directed project related to an environmental, cultural or social issue in a community.
Demonstrate effective teamwork skills in a complex, self-directed project related to an environmental, cultural or social issue in a community.
Workbook
Workbook
Intermediate
Intermediate
Workbook
Workbook
Senior
Senior
Curriculum Planning Guide
Curriculum Planning Guide
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