Subjects

Who is it for?

This subject is for students that want to develop both personal and work-related skills through structured workplace learning.

What do you do?

Students will watch videos, complete quizzes, research companies and industries and use statistics to make assumptions. Most of the activities are based in the real world.

What skills do you need?

The skills you need to begin this subject include being curious about the world of work, as well as general researching skills and writing skills.

What skills do you develop?

Studying Industry and Enterprise allows you to:

• understand, develop and demonstrate work-related skills in order to participate effectively within local and global settings
• develop personal career goals and pathways
• use experience from appropriate community or work settings to develop personal values in relation to work
• develop individual enterprising behaviour in personal, work, social and community settings
• consider the extent and importance of recent innovation in Australian industry
• consider the development of enterprise culture in community or work settings and its potential impact on Australian industry
• develop an informed view about changes occurring in Australian industry with reference to emerging issues, new perspectives and future challenges which have a direct impact on work.

Requirements

Internet is needed to access this course. All work will be completed and submitted online weekly.

Things to think about

A key feature of this study is doing structured workplace learning. We recommend that you start thinking about your future career and plan what steps to take to get there. This might include looking for workplaces that will employ you and teach you about the organisation, and the expectations of being an employee in that industry.

Things you can do now

You can have a look at some career profiles of people that work in different fields.

Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.