Stage 1 Workplace Practices
LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester or Full Year
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
CURRICULUM CHARGES: Nil
CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Industry and Work Knowledge:
This area of study enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of the nature, type, and structure of the workplace. It consists of the following five topics; Future Trends in the World of Work, The Value of Unpaid Work to Society, Workers’ Rights and Responsibilities, Career Planning and Negotiated Topics (For a 10 credit subject, students undertake two or more topics).
Vocational Learning:
Vocational learning includes any formal learning in a work-related context outside AQF qualifications and incorporates elements such as generic work skills, enterprise education, career education, and community-based and work-based learning.
VET:
VET includes any accredited training provided under the AQF by an RTO. VET can contribute to students’ evidence of learning for Performance.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Folio:
Assessments related to their study of selected Industry and Work Knowledge topics. Students may undertake these assessments individually or in collaboration with other students. Assessments may be in a variety of forms.
Performance:
Assessment pieces which provide evidence of the student’s Vocational learning. Students will need to organise and complete
25-30 hours of work placement (can be work experience, part-time work or VET course work).
Reflection:
Critical reflection on learning to demonstrate understanding of workplace practices, conditions and cultures. This may be written and/or oral reflection.
