Stage 2
Research Project
A or B
Stage 2 – Workplace Practices (Year 12)
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SACE Credits
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20
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Does this subject include an exam?
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No
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Prerequisite(s)
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None
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Course Content
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Students will undertake four content areas:
Folio: Focusing on Industry and Work Knowledge
Performance: Students undertake 50 to 60 hours of practical activities related to performance in either a VET or workplace context
Reflection: Students reflect on their practical experience in the workplace
Investigation: Students undertake either a practical investigation based on a product, task, or service related to their experiences of work and workplace contexts, or else an investigation of a local, national, and/or global issue relating to work and workplace contexts
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Learning Requirements
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In this subject, students are expected to:
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understand and explain concepts of industry and work
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analyse the relationships between work-related issues and practices in workplaces
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demonstrate knowledge of the roles of individuals, government legislation and policies, unions, and employer groups in work-related and workplace issues
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investigate the dynamic nature of work-related and workplace issues, cultures, and/or environments locally, nationally, and/or globally
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demonstrate and apply generic work skills and, where relevant, industry knowledge and skills, in a workplace and/or work-related context
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reflect on and evaluate learning experiences in/about the workplace.
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Pathways
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Workplace Practices can be used for admission to any university course and it is useful preparation for TAFE studies or the workplace.
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