Stage 1 Workplace Practices

Students develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the nature, type and structure of the workplace. They learn about the value of unpaid work to society, future trends in the world of work, workers' rights and responsibilities and career planning.  Students can undertake learning in the workplace and develop and reflect on their capabilities, interests, and aspirations.

 

Subject Type: Elective

Length:  One Semester

SACE Credits: 10 credits

Contact Person: natasha.williams@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/workplace-practices

 

Topic Overview

  • Industry and Work Knowledge
  • Future Trends on the world of work
  • The value of unpaid work to society
  • Workers’ rights and responsibilities
  • Career planning
  • Vocational Learning

 

Assessment Overview

Folio (50%)

  • Risk Assessment & Reflection
  • Taxation Written Report

Performance (25%)

  • Journal of Vocational Activity

Reflection (25%)

  • Reflection