VCE VM Units 3 & 4 Work Related Skills
VCE VM Units 3 & 4 Work Related Skills
Overview
Students preparing to transition to the workforce and to further education are best placed for success when they have confidence, self-awareness and the skills to interpret relevant information and make informed decisions about their future goals.
Unit 3 – Careers and learning for the future
This unit focuses on the core elements of a healthy, collaborative, inclusive and harmonious workplace and is separated into three main areas:
- wellbeing, culture and the employee-employer relationship
- workplace relations, and
- communication and collaboration
Areas of Study
- Workplace wellbeing and personal accountability: In this area of study students will be introduced to the features and characteristics of a healthy, collaborative and harmonious workplace. They will examine the concept of culture and consider the characteristics of work–life balance.
- Workplace responsibilities and rights: In this area of study students will explore workplace relations, including the National Employment Standards and methods of determining pay and conditions. They will consider the characteristics and legal consequences of workplace bullying, workplace discrimination and workplace harassment, and gain an overview of the common legal issues experienced in the workplace.
Unit 4- Portfolio preparation and presentation
Portfolios are a practical and tangible way for a person to communicate relevant skills, experiences and capabilities to education providers and future employers.
Areas of Study
- Portfolio development: In this area of study students will explore the purpose of a portfolio and consider the intended audiences and uses of portfolios in different contexts.
- Portfolio presentation: In this area of study, students will apply their knowledge of portfolios by engaging in the process of developing and formally presenting their completed portfolio in a panel style interview. Students will use a range of verbal, written and practical strategies to communicate their skills and knowledge, including visual appeal, and varied and appropriate content.
Forms of Assessment
Booklets, Presentations, portfolios
Prerequisites and Corequisites
None.