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** VCAL Work Related Skills Strand **

__ Purpose statement __

The purpose of the Work Related Skills (WRS) Strand is to develop employability skills, knowledge and attitudes valued within the community and work environments as a preparation for employment.

__ Aims __

The Work Related Skills units are designed to:

 integrate learning about work skills with prior knowledge and experiences

 enhance the development of employability skills through work related contexts

 develop critical thinking skills that apply to problem solving in work contexts

 develop planning and work related organisational skills

 develop OH&S awareness

 develop and apply transferable skills for work related contexts.

__ Employability Skills __

Employability skills contain key personal attributes and skills that are important for young people (entry-level employees) entering the workforce and for existing employees in a global and knowledge economy. The key employability skills include:

 communication

 team work

 problem solving

 initiative & Enterprise

 planning & organising

 learning

 self-management

 technology

__ Nominal duration __

Each WRS unit has a nominal duration of 100 hours – 1 credit.

__ Learning Outcomes __

There are between 6-8 learning outcomes in each WRS unit. Students must achieve all learning outcomes to be credited with the unit.

**VCAL Work Related Skills- Intermediate Units 1 & 2**

**Course Outline** Work Related Skills is made up of two parts – in the workplace & in scheduled classes.

WRS in the work place can be credited in several ways:
 * Part-time or casual work that amounts to at least 100 hours a semester (6 hours a week for 17 weeks)
 * An SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
 * A Work Placement (Students must complete Unit 1 WRS and the safe@work modules before undertaking a work placement).

Students must also attend scheduled classes to demonstrate to their teacher their competency in each of the Learning Outcomes (see pages titled 'Unit 1' & 'Unit 2' for these Learning Outcomes).

**Contact - Anna Irminger** **Contact Details: email irminger.anna.a@edumail.vic.gov.au or call 8599 0551**