Level: Stage 1
Prerequisite: None
Additional Cost: None
Further Enquiries:
- Please contact Cross-Disciplinary coordinator Ms Sandy Glamuzina
- Phone: 8647 3300
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for students who wish to learn more about the field of work. For the purpose of this subject outline, ‘work’ is considered in its broadest sense, and is defined as all fields of paid and unpaid activity.
What Will I Learn?
Students develop knowledge and understanding of the nature, type, and structure of the workplace. Specific areas include, for example, the changing nature of work; industrial relations and legislation; safe and sustainable workplace practices; technical and industry-related skills; and issues in industry and workplace contexts.
They will also learn about Vocational Learning and VET in line with course goals identified by the teacher and cohort of students.
How will I be assessed?
The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Workplace Practices:
- Assessment Type 1: Folio
- Assessment Type 2: Performance
- Assessment Type 3: Reflection.
For a 10 credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. Students undertake:
- at least one assessment for the folio
- one assessment for the performance
- at least one assessment for the reflection.