Workplace Practices

Stage 2

Full year
20 credits

Course Overview

Whether students have a job, a volunteer position, want to do work placement, or are an elite athlete or dancer; this subject allows them to use their involvement to explore current issues. Students learn about the evolving workforce and their rights at work, while further developing skills that will help prepare them for future workplace choices.

Students may be an elite athlete, dancer, referee or coach. Students must complete 50–60 hours of work in a 20 credit course and 25–30 hours in a 10 credit course.

Assessment

School based
25% – Folio
25% – Performance
20% – Reflection

External
30% – Investigation – practical or issue

Further Information

This subject can contribute towards an ATAR. It enables workers or elite athletes/dancers to gain academic credit for their endeavours.

Students who are elite athletes, dancers, a referee or coach – go to msc.sa.edu.au/workplace-practices for more information and how to apply/enrol.