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Aboriginal Studies

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 16687 Aboriginal Studies Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16687 Aboriginal Studies Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Aboriginal Studies is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Aboriginal Studies is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Preliminary course focuses on Aboriginal Peoples' relationship to the Land, Aboriginal heritage and identity, and an historical examination of colonialism, racism and prejudice from pre-contact times to the 1960s. The course also includes the development of skills in culturally appropriate research and inquiry methods. It involves case studies.

The HSC course provides for in-depth study of legislation, policy, judicial processes and current events from the 1960s. During the course, students undertake consultation with Aboriginal communities and study the course through the experiences of national and international Indigenous communities. Students apply research and inquiry methods through the completion of a major project.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Part I: Aboriginality and the Land
    • Aboriginal Peoples' relationship to Country
    • Dispossession and dislocation of Aboriginal Peoples from Country
    • Impact of British colonisation on Country
  • Part II: Heritage and Identity
    • The Dreaming and cultural ownership
    • Diversity of Aboriginal cultural and social life
    • Impact of colonisation on Aboriginal cultures and families
    • Impact of racism and stereotyping
  • Part III: International Indigenous Community: Comparative Study
    • Location, environment and features of an international Indigenous community
    • Comparison of the key experiences of the international Indigenous and an Australian Aboriginal community in relation to Aboriginality and the Land; and Heritage and Identity
  • Part IV: Research and Inquiry Methods: Local Community Case Study
    • Methods and skills relating to: community consultation; planning research; acquiring information; processing information; communicating information

HSC course

  • Part I – Social Justice and Human Rights Issues
    • (a) Global Perspective: Global understanding of human rights and social justice AND
    • (b) Comparative Study: A comparative case study on an Aboriginal and international Indigenous community, in relation to TWO of the following topics: Health, Education, Housing, Employment, Criminal Justice, Economic Independence
  • Part II – Case Study of an Aboriginal community for each topic
    • (a) Aboriginality and the Land – The Land Rights movement and the recognition of native title; government policies and legislation; non-Aboriginal responses OR
    • (b) Heritage and Identity – Contemporary aspects of Aboriginal heritage and identity, government policies and legislation; non-Aboriginal responses
  • Part III – Research and Inquiry Methods – Major Project : Choice of project topic based on student interest.

Industries related to Aboriginal Studies

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

In both courses, students must undertake mandatory case studies. The project log will document all work completed, including the sequential development of the project and the nature and timing of community-based fieldwork.

See the Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Ancient History

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 11)
  • 15020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Year 11 course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of the ancient past. Students have the opportunity to engage in the study of a range of features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world.

The Year 12 course provides students with opportunities to apply their understanding of archaeological and written sources and relevant issues in the investigation of the ancient past. Through a core study, students investigate the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and explore issues relating to reconstruction and conservation of the past. They also study the key features and sources of an ancient society, personality and historical period.

What students learn

Year 11 course

The Year 11 course comprises three sections.

  • Investigating Ancient History
    • Students undertake at least one option from ‘The Nature of Ancient History’, and at least two case studies
  • Features of Ancient Societies
    • Students study at least two ancient societies
  • Historical Investigation

Historical concepts and skills are integrated with the studies undertaken in Year 11.

Year 12 course

The Year 12 course comprises four sections.

  • Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • One ‘Ancient Societies’ topic
  • One ‘Personalities in their Times’ topic
  • One ‘Historical Periods’ topic

Historical concepts and skills are integrated with the studies undertaken in Year 12.

Industries related to Ancient History

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

Year 11 course

In the Year 11 course, students undertake at least TWO case studies.

  • One must be from Egypt, Greece, Rome or Celtic Europe, and
  • One must be from Australia, Asia, the Near East or the Americas.

Year 12 course

The course requires study from at least TWO of the following areas:

  • Egypt
  • Near East
  • China
  • Greece
  • Rome

See the Ancient History Stage 6 syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Business Studies

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11040 Business Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15040 Business Studies (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)

Course description

Business activity is a feature of everyone's life. The Business Studies syllabus encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of business in ways students encounter throughout their lives. It offers learning from the planning of a small business to the management of operations, marketing, finance and human resource in large businesses.

Contemporary business issues and case studies are embedded in the course to provide a stimulating and relevant framework for students to apply to problems encountered in the business environment. Business Studies fosters intellectual, social and moral development by assisting students to think critically about the role of business and its ethical responsibilities to society.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Nature of business: The role and nature of business
  • Business management: The nature and responsibilities of management
  • Business planning: Establishing and planning a small to medium enterprise

HSC course

  • Operations: Strategies for effective operations management
  • Marketing: Development and implementation of successful marketing strategies
  • Finance: Financial information in the planning and management of business
  • Human resources: Human resource management and business performance

Industries related to Business Studies

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

See the Business Studies Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Economics

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11110 Economics (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15110 Economics (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)

Course description

Economics provides understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes affect individuals in society. Economics develops students' knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Introduction to Economics: The nature of economics and the operation of an economy
  • Consumers and Business: The role of consumers and business in the economy
  • Markets: The role of markets, demand, supply and competition
  • Labour Markets: The workforce and role of labour in the economy
  • Financial Markets: The financial market in Australia, including the share market
  • Government in the Economy: The role of government in the Australian economy

HSC course

  • The Global Economy: Features of the global economy and globalisation
  • Australia's Place in the Global Economy: Australia's trade and finance
  • Economic Issues: Issues including growth, unemployment, inflation, wealth and management
  • Economic Policies and Management: The range of policies to manage the economy

Industries related to Economics

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

See the Economics Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Geography

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11190 Geography (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15190 Geography (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Preliminary course investigates biophysical and human geography and develops students' knowledge and understanding about the spatial and ecological dimensions of geography. Enquiry methodologies are used to investigate the unique characteristics of our world through fieldwork, geographical skills and the study of contemporary geographical issues.

The HSC course enables students to appreciate geographical perspectives about the contemporary world. There are specific studies about biophysical and human processes, interactions and trends. Fieldwork and a variety of case studies combine with an assessment of the geographers' contribution to understanding our environment and demonstrates the relevance of geographical study.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Biophysical Interactions: How biophysical processes contribute to sustainable management
  • Global Challenges: Geographical study of issues at a global scale
  • Senior Geography Project: A geographical study of student's own choosing

HSC course

  • Ecosystems at Risk: The functioning of ecosystems, their management and protection
  • Urban Places: Study of cities and urban dynamics
  • People and Economic Activity: Geographic study of economic activity in a local and global context

Key concepts incorporated across all topics: change, environment, sustainability, spatial and ecological dimensions, interaction, technology, management and cultural integration.

Industries related to Geography

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

Students complete a Senior Geography Project (SGP) in the Preliminary course and should undertake 12 hours of fieldwork in both the Preliminary and HSC courses.

See the Geography Stage 6 syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



History Extension

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 15280 History Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

Prerequisites:

Either of the following is a prerequisite for entry into Year 12 History Extension:

  • 11020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 11)
  • 11270 Modern History (2 units – Year 11)

Corequisites:

Either of the following is a co-requisite for Year 12 History Extension:

  • 15020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 12)
  • 15270 Modern History (2 units – Year 12)

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)
  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Ancient or Modern History is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Ancient or Modern History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

History Extension provides students with opportunities to examine the way history is constructed and the role of historians. Students investigate the nature of history and changing approaches to its construction through sampling the works of various writers, historians and others involved in the practice of history. Students apply their understanding to undertake an individual investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.

What students learn

Year 12 course

The course comprises two sections.

Constructing History

  • Key questions
    • Who are historians?
    • What are the purposes of history?
    • How has history been constructed, recorded and presented over time?
    • Why have approaches to history changed over time?
  • Case studies
    • Students develop their understanding of significant historiographical ideas and methodologies by exploring one case study, with reference to three identified areas of debate and the key questions.

History Project

  • Students will undertake an individual investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.

Industries related to History Extension

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

The course requires students to undertake:

  • one case study
  • the development of one History Project.

See the History Extension Stage 6 (Year 12) syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11220 Legal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15220 Legal Studies (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Preliminary course develops students' knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and law reform. It examines an individual's rights and responsibilities, how disputes are resolved and examines a contemporary issue concerning the individual and technology. Students have the opportunity to investigate issues that illustrate how the law operates in practice. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives.

The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies, which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Part I – The Legal System
  • Part II – The Individual and the Law
  • Part III – The Law in Practice

The Law in Practice unit is designed to provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the principles of law covered in the first sections of the course. This section may be integrated with Part I and Part II.

HSC course

  • Core Part I: Crime
  • Core Part II: Human Rights
  • Part III: Two options

Two options are chosen from:

  • Consumers
  • Global environment and protection
  • Family
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Shelter
  • Workplace
  • World order.

Each topic's themes and challenges should be integrated into the study of the topic.

Industries related to Legal Studies

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

 See the Legal Studies Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Modern History

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11270 Modern History (2 units – Year 11)
  • 15270 Modern History (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Year 11 course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history. Students have the opportunity to engage in the study of a range of people, ideas, movements, events and developments that have shaped the modern world.

The Year 12 course provides students with opportunities to apply their understanding of sources and relevant issues in the investigation of the modern world. Through a core study, students investigate the nature of power and authority from 1919 to 1946. They also study key features in the history of one nation, one study in peace and conflict, and one study of change in the modern world.

What students learn

Year 11 course

The Year 11 course comprises three sections.

  • Investigating Modern History
    • Students undertake at least ONE option from ‘The Nature of Modern History’, and at least TWO case studies.
  • Historical Investigation
  • The Shaping of the Modern World
    • At least ONE study from ‘The Shaping of the Modern World’ is to be undertaken.

Historical concepts and skills are integrated with the studies undertaken in Year 11.

Year 12 course

The Year 12 course comprises four sections.

  • Core Study: Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919–1946
  • One ‘National Studies’ topic
  • One ‘Peace and Conflict’ topic
  • One ‘Change in the Modern World’ topic

Historical concepts and skills are integrated with the studies undertaken in Year 12.

Industries related to Modern History

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

Year 11 course

In the Year 11 course, students undertake at least TWO case studies.

  • One case study must be from Europe, North America or Australia, AND
  • One case study must be from Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East or Central/South America.

Year 11 course

Students are required to study at least one non-European/non-Western topic from a set list of topics provided within the syllabus.

See the Modern History Stage 6 syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Society and Culture

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11330 Society and Culture (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15350 Society and Culture (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 16692 Society and Culture Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16692 Society and Culture Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Society and Culture is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Society and Culture is undertaken within the course)

Course description

Society and Culture develops social and cultural literacy and a clear understanding of the interactions of persons, society, culture, environment and time, and how these shape human behaviour. The course draws on cross-disciplinary concepts and social research methods, and students undertake research in an area of particular interest to them. The research findings are presented for external assessment in the Personal Interest Project (PIP).

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • The Social and Cultural World: The interactions between persons and groups within societies
  • Personal and Social Identity: Socialisation and the development of personal and social identity in a variety of social and cultural settings
  • Intercultural Communication: How people in different social, cultural and environmental settings behave, communicate and perceive the world around them

HSC course

Core

  • Social and Cultural Continuity and Change: The nature of social and cultural continuity and change as well as application of research methods and social theory to a selected country study
  • The Personal Interest Project (PIP): An individual research project

Depth Studies

TWO to be chosen from:

  • Popular Culture: The interconnection between popular culture, society and the individual
  • Belief Systems and Ideologies: The relationship of belief systems and ideologies to culture and identity
  • Social Inclusion and Exclusion: The nature of social inclusion and exclusion as well as implications for individuals and groups in societies and cultures
  • Social Conformity and Nonconformity: The nature of conformity and nonconformity and its influences on the formation of peoples’ attitudes and behaviours.

Industries related to Society and Culture

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

Completion of the Personal Interest Project.

See the Society and Culture Stage 6 syllabus for further information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Studies of Religion I

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 15370 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 62817 Christian Leadership VET BEC 120 hours
  • 62818 Christian Leadership VET BEC 180 hours
  • 62814 Christian Ministry and Theology VET BEC 120 hours

Course description

Studies of Religion I promotes an understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of belief systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Nature of Religion and Beliefs
    • The nature of religion and beliefs, including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life
  • Two Religious Traditions Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
    • Origins
    • Principal beliefs
    • Sacred texts and writings
    • Core ethical teachings
    • Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance.

HSC course

  • Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
    • Religious expression in Australia's multicultural and multifaith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.
  • Two Religious Traditions Depth Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
    • Significant people and ideas
    • Ethical teachings in the religious tradition about bioethics or environmental ethics or sexual ethics
    • Significant practices in the life of adherents.

Industries related to Studies of Religion I

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

See the Studies of Religion Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



Studies of Religion II

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

  • 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 15370 Studies of Religions I (1 unit – HSC)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 62817 Christian Leadership VET BEC 120 hours
  • 62818 Christian Leadership VET BEC 180 hours

Course description

Studies of Religion II promotes an understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of belief systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.

What students learn

Preliminary course

  • Nature of Religion and Beliefs: The nature of religion and beliefs including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.
  • Three Religious Traditions Depth Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
    • Origins
    • Principal beliefs
    • Sacred texts and writings
    • Core ethical teachings
    • Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance.
  • Religions of Ancient Origin: The response to the human search for ultimate meaning in TWO religions of ancient origin from:
    • Aztec or Inca or Mayan
    • Celtic
    • Nordic
    • Shinto
    • Taoism
    • an Indigenous religion from outside Australia
  • Religion in Australia pre-1945: The arrival, establishment and development of religious traditions in Australia prior to 1945.

HSC course

  • Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945: Religious expression in Australia's multicultural and multifaith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.
  • Three Religious Traditions Depth Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
    • Significant people and ideas
    • A religious tradition’s ethical teachings about bioethics or environmental ethics or sexual ethics
    • Significant practices in the life of adherents.
  • Religion and peace
    • The distinctive response of religious traditions to the issue of peace
  • Religion and Non-Religion: The human search for meaning through new religious expression Non-religious worldviews and the difference between religious and Non-religious worldviews.

Industries related to Studies of Religion II

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

See the Studies of Religion Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

RoSA and HSC



BOARD DEVELOPED LIFE SKILLS COURSES

Aboriginal Studies Life Skills

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 16687 Aboriginal Studies Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16687 Aboriginal Studies Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition:   No

Exclusions:

  • 11000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Aboriginal Studies is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Aboriginal Studies is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to learn about the historical and contemporary experiences and cultures of Aboriginal Peoples in Australia and the world.

Study of the Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of intercultural experiences, social justice and empathy with Aboriginal Peoples’ experiences and views.

What students learn

The structure of the Aboriginal Studies Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Aboriginal Studies Life Skills course involves:

  • knowledge and understanding of:
    • social justice and human rights issues and how they impact on Aboriginal Peoples
    • the diversity of contemporary Aboriginal cultural, political, social and economic life
    • the impact of government policies, legislation and legal decisions on Aboriginal Peoples
  • skills to investigate issues, as well as gather and communicate information from a variety of perspectives
  • informed and responsible values and attitudes about social justice, intercultural understandings and empathy

Industries related to Aboriginal Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Ancient History Life Skills

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Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 11)
  • 15020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 12)
  • 15280 History Extension (1 unit – Year 12)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of the Ancient History Stage 6 course. The Life Skills content has been developed from the Ancient History syllabus to provide opportunities for integrated delivery.

The course provides opportunities for students to explore the ancient past and develop an understanding of how people, groups and events have influenced past societies and the world today. Students are also provided with opportunities to participate in historical investigations of ancient societies and/or personalities to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of historical inquiry.

Study in the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ skills in locating, selecting, organising, planning and presenting information within an historical context.

What students learn

The structure of the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

The course is organised into topics and case studies:

  • Investigating Ancient History
  • The Nature of Ancient History
  • Case Studies
  • Features of Ancient Societies
  • Historical Investigation
  • Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Ancient Societies
  • Personalities in their Times
  • Historical Periods.

The topics and case studies provide possible frameworks for addressing the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Industries related to Ancient History life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Business and Economics Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11040 Business Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15040 Business Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 11110 Economics (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15110 Economics (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop their financial literacy through the study of economic behaviours of individuals, businesses, institutions and governments.

Study of the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of the role of businesses in society in designing, producing, marketing, delivering and supporting a range of goods and services.

What students learn

The structure of the Business and Economics Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Business and Economics Life Skills course involves knowledge and understanding of the:

  • economic behaviour of individuals
  • roles of individuals, businesses, institutions and governments in the operation and management of economies
  • function and operation of markets
  • nature, role, functions and processes of businesses
  • key issues and challenges for businesses and economies.

Industries related to Business and Economics Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



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Course number(s):

  • 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11220 Legal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15220 Legal Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the rights, responsibilities and roles of individuals and groups in society in relation to the law.

Study of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ appreciation for informed citizenship and their participation in democratic processes.

What students learn

The structure of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills course involves:

  • knowledge and understanding of
    • the rights , responsibilities and roles of individuals and groups in society
    • the relationships between laws, justice and society
    • democratic processes and governments in Australia
  • skills in decision-making processes to facilitate access to and participation in society
  • the scope of Australian and international laws and relationships and the implications for citizenship and justice

Industries related to Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Geography Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11190 Geography (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15190 Geography (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding about the characteristics and distribution of a range of environments. Students develop an understanding of the relationships between geographical processes, human activity and environments.

Study of the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ skills in using geographical tools as well as investigating and communicating geographically.

What students learn

The structure of the Geography Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Geography Life Skills course involves:

  • knowledge and understanding of:
    • characteristics and distribution of environments
    • the processes that form and transform the features and patterns of the environment
    • global and local forces which impact on people, urban places and economic activity
    • ecosystems and the geographical challenges facing Australia and the world
  • developing skills in using geographical tools, and investigating and communicating geographically


Industries related to Geography Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Human Society and Its Environment Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16699 Human Society and Its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16699 Human Society and Its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions: The following are excluded where the equivalent content is being undertaken within the Human Society and its Environment Life Skills Stage 6 course:

  • 11000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15000 Aboriginal Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 11020 Ancient History (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15020 Ancient History (2 units – HSC)
  • 11040 Business Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15040 Business Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 11110 Economics (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15110 Economics (2 units – HSC)
  • 11190 Geography (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15190 Geography (2 units – HSC)
  • 15280 History Extension (1 unit – HSC)
  • 11220 Legal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15220 Legal Studies (2 units – HSC)
  • 11270 Modern History (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15270 Modern History (2 units – HSC)
  • 11330 Society and Culture (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15350 Society and Culture (2 units – HSC)
  • 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 15370 Studies of Religions I (1 unit – HSC)
  • 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)

Course description

The Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Life Skills Stage 6 course allows teachers to develop a program of study that draws from two or more courses across the disciplines.

Study of the HSIE Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of social and cultural issues within contemporary and historical contexts. Students develop an appreciation of diversity, informed citizenship and intercultural understanding. Students acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in order to investigate, gather, interpret and communicate information.

What students learn

The structure of the HSIE Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study outcomes and content selected from two or more of the following courses:

  • Aboriginal Studies
  • Ancient History
  • Business and Economics
  • Citizenship and Legal Studies
  • Geography
  • Modern History
  • Society and Culture
  • Studies of Religion

Content for the HSIE Life Skills course should be carefully selected so as not to duplicate content for a student also studying any of the above as a single course.

Industries related to Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways. Industries related to this course will be dependent on the content selected for study. For information about potential career paths, please see Your Career.

Course requirements

On entering students for the HSIE Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the HSIE Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Modern History Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
  • 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11270 Modern History (2 units – Year 11)
  • 15270 Modern History (2 units – Year 12)
  • 15280 History Extension (1 unit – Year 12)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of the Modern History Stage 6 course. The Life Skills content has been developed from the Modern History syllabus to provide opportunities for integrated delivery.

The Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to explore the forces that have shaped the modern world. Students explore key events, developments, movements, individuals and groups of the recent past to develop an understanding of how these have impacted our world. Students are also provided with opportunities to participate in historical investigations to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of historical inquiry.

Study in the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ skills in locating, selecting, organising, planning and presenting information within an historical context.

What students learn

The structure of the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

The course is organised into topics and case studies:

  • Investigating Modern History
  • The Nature of Modern History
  • Case Studies
  • Historical Investigation
  • The Shaping of the Modern World 1919–1946
  • Power and Authority in the Modern World
  • National Studies
  • Peace and Conflict
  • Change in the Modern World.

The topics and case studies provide possible frameworks for addressing the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Industries related to Modern History Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Society and Culture Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16692 Society and Culture Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16692 Society and Culture Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11330 Society and Culture (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15350 Society and Culture (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Society and Culture is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Society and Culture is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Society and Culture Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of themselves, their own society and culture, as well as the societies and cultures of others. Students explore the interactions between persons, societies, cultures, environments and time.

Study of the Society and Culture Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ skills of individual and/or collaborative research.

What students learn

The structure of the Society and Culture Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Society and Culture Life Skills course involves knowledge and understanding of

  • personal, social and cultural identity
  • interactions between persons, societies, cultures and environments over time
  • key issues and challenges for cultures and societies in Australia and the world

and knowledge, understanding and skills in social and cultural research.

Industries related to Society and Culture Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Society and Culture Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Society and Culture Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Studies of Religion I Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (1 unit – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 15370 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – HSC)
  • 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 62817 Christian Leadership VET BEC 120 hours
  • 62818 Christian Leadership VET BEC 180 hours
  • 62814 Christian Ministry and Theology VET BEC 120 hours

Course description

The Studies of Religion I Life Skills Stage 6 course is delivered using selected outcomes and content from the Studies of Religion Stage 6 course to cover 60 hours of study in Year 11 and 60 hours of study in Year 12.

The Studies of Religion I Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of belief systems and religions, their influence on human behaviour, and interactions with culture and society.

Study of the Studies of Religion Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of the role of religious traditions in Australian and global contexts.

What students learn

The structure of the Studies of Religion 1 Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students study selected outcomes and content to cover 60 hours of study.

Study of the Studies of Religion Life Skills course involves:

  • knowledge, understanding and skills about:
    • the nature of religion and belief systems in local and global contexts
    • the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia
    • effective gathering and communicating of information about religion and belief systems
  • knowledge and understanding of:
    • religious traditions and their adherents
    • key issues and challenges related to the acceptance of religious diversity in Australia and the world

Industries related to Studies of Religion I Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Studies of Religion I Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Studies of Religion I Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Studies of Religion II Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 15370 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – HSC)
  • 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (1 unit – HSC)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
  • 62817 Christian Leadership VET BEC 120 hours
  • 62818 Christian Leadership VET BEC 180 hours

Course description

The Studies of Religion II Life Skills Stage 6 course is delivered using selected outcomes and content from the Studies of Religion Stage 6course to cover 120 hours of study in Year 11 and 120 hours of study in Year 12.

The Studies of Religion Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of belief systems and religions, their influence on human behaviour, and interactions with culture and society.

Study of the Studies of Religion Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of the role of religious traditions in Australian and global contexts.

What students learn

The structure of the Studies of Religion Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students study selected outcomes and content to cover 120 hours of study.

Study of the Studies of Religion Life Skills course involves:

  • knowledge, understanding and skills about:
    • the nature of religion and belief systems in local and global contexts
    • the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia
    • effective gathering and communicating of information about religion and belief systems
    • Course requirements
  • knowledge and understanding of:
    • religious traditions and their adherents
    • key issues and challenges related to the acceptance of religious diversity in Australia and the world

Industries related to Studies of Religion II Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Studies of Religion II Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Studies of Religion II Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



Work and the Community Life Skills

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Course number(s):

  • 16671 Work and the Community Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16671 Work and the Community Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 35200 Work Studies (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 35201 Work Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 35202 Work Studies (1 unit – HSC)
  • 35203 Work Studies (2 units – HSC)

Course description

The world and the communities in which we live are continually evolving. Equal opportunity legislation and the role of technology have been influential in changing the types of work that people do, the way work is done, where work is done, and who it is done by. Furthermore, the skills, aspirations and needs of young people are also ever-changing. The Work and the Community Life Skills course is designed to prepare students to make the transition into a successful adult life in a way that reflects these changes.

The successful transition of students into post-school endeavours and working life is a vital contributing factor to their long-term wellbeing, and the development of self-image and self-esteem. The Work and the Community Life Skills course is designed to assist students to reach their maximum potential as active and informed members of society. The syllabus focuses on developing students’ literacy and numeracy, self-determination, independence, social participation and employability skills so that they have the confidence to recognise themselves as valuable contributors to society and to know what support is available for them.

It is expected that all students enrolled in Work and the Community Life Skills gain practical experience in contributing to the community and the workforce.

What students learn

The structure of the Work and the Community Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study outcomes and content from one or more of the following six modules:

  • The future
  • Communicating at work and in the community
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Problem-solving at work and in the community
  • Work experience and community-based learning
  • Ready for the future.

Teachers design a program based on the selected syllabus outcomes and appropriate to the students’ strengths, interests and aspirations.

Industries related to Work and the Community Life Skills

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

On entering students for the Work and the Community Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Work and the Community Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

RoSA and HSC



CONTENT ENDORSED COURSES

Work Studies

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Content Endorsed Course

Course number(s):

  • 35200 Work Studies (1 unit – Preliminary)
  • 35201 Work Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 35202 Work Studies (1 unit – HSC)
  • 35203 Work Studies (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

  • 16671 Work and the Community Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
  • 16671 Work and the Community Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Course description

Work in all its forms – paid and unpaid – plays a central role in our lives. Technological, social and economic factors are rapidly changing the nature of work, the traditional patterns of work organisation and how individuals engage in work. The successful transition of students from school to the workforce and further education and training is essential for individuals and for society. Individuals will need to be flexible and responsive to change along their career pathway. Opportunities for workers to change jobs, develop new skills and to obtain new experiences will be part of the future world of work.

The Work Studies CEC syllabus is designed to assist students in their transition from school to work. It develops knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by students in the transition to work and the skills needed for effective career planning and performance of tasks in the work environment. Integral to the Work Studies syllabus is a focus on the development of essential workplace skills. They are central to the core module and each of the elective modules. Students have an opportunity to practise these skills in appropriate work contexts.

The Work Studies course assists students to:

  • recognise the links between education, training, work and lifestyle, and to recognise the economic and social factors that affect work opportunities
  • develop an understanding of the changing nature of work and the implications for individuals and society
  • undertake work placement to allow for the development of specific job-related skills
  • acquire general work-related knowledge, skills and attitudes, transferable across different occupations
  • develop their skills in accessing work-related information, presenting themselves to potential employers, and functioning effectively in the workplace.

What students learn

The Work Studies CEC syllabus is available for study as a 1-unit 60-hour course; a 1-unit 120-hour course; a 2-unit 120-hour course; or a 2-unit 240-hour course.

  • Core: My Working Life
  • Modules: There are 11 elective modules which explore issues about work and work-related skills. Modules are studied for 15 to 30 hours.

Industries related to Work Studies

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Course requirements

Nil.

RoSA and HSC

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