Rationale Work Studies

Work has intrinsic value and is a fundamental part of everyday life. It fosters human dignity, independence and a sense of personal worth. It is recognised as a right of all people. In an increasingly globalised world, the nature of work …

Rationale | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Structure Work Studies

The design, organisation and structure of the Work Studies Years 9–10 curriculum provides flexibility for schools to draw on the interests, capabilities and contexts of their students. It allows schools to accommodate school structures and processes, …

Structure | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL021

Link personal profiles with potential work opportunities

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL021 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL024

Focus their learning strategies on personal and work-related aspirations

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL024 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACWSCL002

identifying personal learning preferences

Elaboration | ACWSCL002 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACWSCL021

updating their personal profile

Elaboration | ACWSCL021 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL004

Explain the importance of active and lifelong learning for personal and community development

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL004 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL006

Investigate a wide range of occupations, and the skills and personal qualities required in these fields

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL006 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL008

Differentiate between work-related and personal use of social media

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL008 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Work Studies Year 10

By the end of Year 10 students explain the relationship between changing circumstances, learning and 21st century work opportunities and identify the skills needed to manage changes. They evaluate work-related communication tools and analyse the …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWOP048

Communicate the cross-cultural project and its outcomes to an audience

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWOP048 | Content Descriptions | Options | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Introduction Work Studies

The Australian Curriculum: Work Studies, Years 9–10 has been written in response to key work-related issues facing young people today and into the future. This is a world-leading, future-oriented curriculum, equal in quality, value and rigour …

Introduction | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Nature of work studies Work Studies

Applied learning Practically-based learning in realistic contexts is recognised internationally as being important for students in preparing for the world of work. Applied learning is essentially teacher-guided and student-centred. …

Nature of work studies | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL005

Plan and implement strategies and processes to improve their learning and enhance the potential to realise their aspirations and personal wellbeing

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL005 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

ACWSCL038

Examine the implications for work when work relationships are cross-cultural and can be local, national, regional or global

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACWSCL038 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACWSCL008

explaining why personal and workplace online identities differ

Elaboration (1) | ACWSCL008 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACWSCL013

developing an understanding of personal talents, interests and opportunities

Elaboration | ACWSCL013 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACWSCL021

using their personal profile to identify potential careers

Elaboration (1) | ACWSCL021 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACWSCL024

organising and prioritising work and personal commitments in an achievable timeframe

Elaboration (2) | ACWSCL024 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Work Studies Year 9

By the end of Year 9 students understand the importance and components of self-directed and lifelong learning. They investigate the skills and personal qualities associated with a range of occupations and explain the importance of teamwork and …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 9 | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum