TCE Legal Studies - Foundation Level 2

TCE Legal Studies Foundation Level 2

What will I learn?

This course provides opportunities for learners to develop an awareness of the law as it relates to individuals in Australian society. 

This Level 2 course provides learners with knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system and extends their skills of research, investigation, data use and analysis, critical thinking and applied learning. 

The course will support learners to apply knowledge and skills to real world issues and ideas. Learners also undertake an evaluation of one aspect of Australia’s legal and political systems in order to deepen their understanding of Australia’s systems of law.

Content

Legal Studies – Foundation Level 2 is divided into six (6) compulsory Units of study:

Unit 1 – Laws, legal and non-legal rules: why do we have them? (15 percent of course content)

Unit 2 – The three levels of government in Australia (15 percent of course content)

Unit 3 – Police powers and policing (15 percent of course content)

Unit 4 – Consumer Law (15 percent of course content)

Unit 5 – Family Law (15 percent of course content)

Unit 6 – Employment Law (15 percent of course content)

Summative Work Requirement: (10 percent of course content)

Why should I consider this course?

If you are interested in current events and issues.

If you want to acquire 15 TCE points

If you want to acquire your Reading and Writing Standard for the TCE

If you want to develop your literacy skills and study habits in preparation for a Level 3 HASS or English course in Year 12. 

What Skills does this course provide?

You will develop:

• research and communication skills
• your capacity to describe and explain legal issues and information
• your ability to evaluate and assess justice issues
• the capacity to use terminology and concepts relevant to international legal and political systems
• time management, planning and negotiation strategies
• personal and professional principles of academic integrity

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course ensures you are well prepared and supported for English and Humanities TCE courses and prepares your for University and non University pathways. Related careers and professions may include but are not limited to:

Lawyer, Economist,  Historian, Education (Senior Secondary), Academic (University), Arts and entertainment entrepreneur, Media Advisor, Communications Officer, Publishing Editor, Fact-checker, Writer/Author, Researcher, Journalist, Barrister, Judge, Criminologist, Policy developer (health, corporate, legal, etc.)  Manager Human Resources, Policy Analyst, Political scientist, Project and program administrator, Research and development manager, Foreign affairs and trade officer, Business consultant Resource economist, Community worker, Social researcher, Counsellor, Student advisor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Welfare case manager, Youth worker, Social worker.