Introduction
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 to more traditional academic programs.Rationale
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.Aims
The Australian Curriculum: Work Studies, Years 9–10 aims to ensure that students in Years 9 and 10 develop:knowledge of the world of work and the importance of lifelong learning
capacities to manage careers, change and transitions in an uncertain and changing future
Nature of work studies
Applied learningPractically-based learning in realistic contexts is recognised internationally as being important for students in preparing for the world of work.
Structure
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, and support middle school approaches to curriculum delivery if appropriate.PDF documents
Resources and support materials for the Australian Curriculum: Work Studies are available as PDF documents.Work Studies: Sequence of content
Work Studies: Sequence of achievement
Glossary
Year 9
Year 9 Level Description
The content of this year level is organised into two main interrelated strands: skills for learning and work, and career and life design. Each strand in turn contains three sub-strands outlining the content descriptions and elaborations that contain the knowledge, understanding and skills and form the core content of the curriculum for that year level. In Year 9 students are exposed to concepts and contexts, and focus on familiarising themselves with skills, knowledge and capacities required to build foundations for learning and work in the 21st century. Within this context, students explore their preferences as learners and engage in a range of activities to develop understanding of work, careers and post-school destinations.
Year 9 Content Descriptions
Learning to learn
Outline how past learning experiences influence attitudes towards, and outcomes of, learning
(ACWSCL001 - Scootle
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Describe the implications of individual learning preferences for learning at home, school, work and in the community
(ACWSCL002 - Scootle
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Identify the attitudes and skills required for self-directed and lifelong learning
(ACWSCL003 - Scootle
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Explain the importance of active and lifelong learning for personal and community development
(ACWSCL004 - Scootle
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Plan and implement strategies and processes to improve their learning and enhance the potential to realise their aspirations and personal wellbeing
(ACWSCL005 - Scootle
)
Work skills
Investigate a wide range of occupations, and the skills and personal qualities required in these fields
(ACWSCL006 - Scootle
)
Identify types of workplace communication and the effect of context on the choice of communication
(ACWSCL007 - Scootle
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Differentiate between work-related and personal use of social media
(ACWSCL008 - Scootle
)
Explain the importance of teamwork and collaboration in school, community and work-related contexts
(ACWSCL009 - Scootle
)
Entrepreneurial behaviours
Identify types of entrepreneurial behaviours and their opportunities for application to 21st century work and enterprise
(ACWSCL010 - Scootle
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Explain how the application of entrepreneurial behaviours can address a range of work and community challenges and provide benefits personally and to the community
(ACWSCL011 - Scootle
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Practise the skills and attributes underpinning entrepreneurial behaviours
(ACWSCL012 - Scootle
)
The nature of work
Describe the nature of work in Australia and the implications for current and future work opportunities
(ACWSCL015 - Scootle
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Recognise the effects of work culture on ways of working
(ACWSCL016 - Scootle
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Gaining and keeping work
Investigate formal and informal recruitment processes
(ACWSCL017 - Scootle
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Investigate the contribution of diverse cultures to work and workplaces
(ACWSCL018 - Scootle
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Identify the importance of rights and responsibilities for employers and workers
(ACWSCL019 - Scootle
)