Length: Full Year (possible for one semester if only completing the subject and no VET/ FIP subjects being studied)

Recommended background: None

Content:

This course is designed to help students to further explore their career pathway to assist them to attain their career goals successfully. All students completing a VET course or who are completing a school-based apprenticeship must choose WPP for a full year.

Students will explore the changes that have occurred in the Australian workforce over the last 30 years and investigate future trends in employment. They will explore the personal attributes and skills needed as well as investigate in greater depth employment opportunities in their potential career pathway. They will also develop a range of career planning strategies including application letters, resumes, personal statements, portfolios, interview techniques and questions.

This course is ideal for someone:

• wanting to explore their future career pathway in more depth
• who is doing a VET course or school-based apprenticeship (Must choose this, unless completing Maritime Integrated Learning as part of the maritime FIP)
• who has part-time or casual employment

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.

• Folio (40%) – three tasks including research reports, job seeking documents and techniques
• Performance/Vocational Learning (40%) – based on either their VET course, paid employment or work experience/structured workplace learning
• Reflection (20%) –  based on the development of skills and capabilities through the course and their vocational learning experiences