Year 9 or 10 100 hour course (1 year) and/or first year of 200 hour course |
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Commerce provides the knowledge, skills, understanding and values that form the foundation on which young people make sound decisions on consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues. Students gain greater competence in problem-solving and decision-making by evaluating the range of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment strategies. In examining these they also develop attitudes and values that promote ethical behaviour and social responsibility and a commitment to contribute to a more just and equitable society. To function competently in our democratic and pluralistic society, students need to develop the ability to research information, evaluate options, and participate in collaborative decision making within the commercial and legal framework and acquire the necessary skills to become self-directed lifelong learners.
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Topic |
Consumer Choice or Personal Finance • Commerce and Choice • Consumer Decisions • Consumer Protection • Payment Choices • Earning an Income • Spending and Saving • Borrowing Money • Managing Finances • Investing Money |
Employment Issues or Law and Society •The Workplace • Employment Relations • Taxation and Superannuation • The Legal Framework • Areas of Law • Using the legal system |
Promoting and Selling and Political Involvement • The Selling Process • Targeting Consumers • Applying Selling Techniques • Current Issues • Structure of Government • Political Action • Decision-making • Participation in the Democratic Process |
Towards Independence and Travel • Moving from Home • Arranging Accommodation • Managing Finances • Major Purchases • Community Involvement • Lifestyle Issues • Travel Destinations • Planning an Trip • Organising an Itinerary • Solving Travel Problems • Current Issues |
Assessment Tasks* |
Topic Test (15%) |
Resume & Cover Letter (10%) or Extended Response (10%) |
Group Work & Presentation (15%) Research Report (10%) |
Brochure Task (10%) Travel Itinerary (15%) End of Course Exam (25%) |
Year 10 Second year of 200 hour course |
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This is a continuation of the 100 hour course. In Term 1 and Term 2 the option that was not studied in the first term will be studied this year.
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Topic |
Consumer Choice or Personal Finance • Commerce and Choice • Consumer Decisions • Consumer Protection • Payment Choices • Earning an Income • Spending and Saving • Borrowing Money • Managing Finances • Investing Money |
Employment Issues or Law and Society •The Workplace • Employment Relations • Taxation and Superannuation • The Legal Framework • Areas of Law • Using the legal system |
Running a Business and Community Participation • Being an entrepreneur • Planning for Success • Business Operations • Non-profit Organisations • Active community participation • Goal-setting in a range of contexts • Achieving Community Participation • Current Issues
Law in Action • Contact with the Law • Rights and Responsibilities • Resolving Disputes • Current Issues | |
Assessment Tasks* |
Topic Test (15%) |
Resume & Cover Letter (10%) or Extended Response (10%) |
Business Proposal (15%) Action Research Project (10%) |
Law Report (20%) End of Course Exam (20%) |