Length: Full Year

Recommended background: Successful completion of Year 10 Gateways to Construction (Stage 1 Integrated Learning)

Content:

This course must be chosen if a student is choosing the Certificate II in Construction, and aims to support them in managing their external studies and completing work experience to further their skill development and industry knowledge within the construction Industry.

This course is designed to help students to further explore their career pathway (construction focused) to assist them to attain their career goals successfully.

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.

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