Aspire Generation - Work Studies Assessment

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 9 Work Studies:

• Recognise the importance of self-awareness in career and life design (ACWSCL013) 

Year 10 Work Studies:

• Apply knowledge of self to career decision-making processes (ACWSCL032)
• Use a range of tools, methods and skills for accessing work relevant to 21st century recruitment and selection processes (ACWSCL037) 

General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability

Relevant parts of Year 9 achievement standards: Students understand the importance and components of self-directed and lifelong learning. 

Relevant parts of Year 10 achievement standards: They evaluate work-related communication tools and analyse the skills and capacities needed for 21st century work including appropriate communication skills. Students explain the importance of developing a distinct profile to access and manage 21st century work opportunities and challenges.

Unit of work: Aspire Generation – Work Studies

Time required: 60+ mins.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion.

• Student Worksheets – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet
• Career Portfolio instructions (print one per student – OR view on the Student Worksheet)

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Social skills
• Initiative
• Digital literacy

This lesson supports La Trobe University’s Aspire Generation initiative, which empowers students to drive change through community engagement, volunteerism and leadership opportunities.