Humanities - Future Directions

Subject Area: Humanities 

Unit of Study: Future Directions

Brief Description: This unit prepares students for effective workplace participation. An exploration of the importance of work-related skills is integral to this unit. Students develop work-related skills by actively exploring personal career goals and pathways. Students develop work-related skills that assist in dealing with issues commonly affecting participants in the workplace. They investigate job tasks and processes in work settings, as well as entry-level requirements for work in selected industries. Students develop resume and job application writing skills.

Scaffolding Learning

At the conclusion of this unit of study students will have: 

An understanding of key knowledge

• Future career trends - discovering interests and possible pathways
• Job Application processes
• How to create an E-Portfolio

Attained these key skills 

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Job ready skills

Demonstrated the Victorian curriculum standards and capabilities

• Work & Work futures (Economics & Business)
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Personal & Social Capabilities

Assessment Tasks

Students will be required to complete the following assessment tasks:

• Book work Submission
• Resume Pack
• E-Portfolio
   

Additional learning opportunities

• Virtual job experiences via VR Headsets 

Resources

• WORKPLACE PARTICIPATION WORKBOOK (5TH ED) I&E UNIT 1
• Laptop

Pathways

This unit of study could provide students with the following pathway.