Learning and Assessment Design is a suggested sequence of content for Pathways to Work. Due to the flexible nature of delivery of this course, there are many ways the scope and sequence could be created. This is a sample template only; to be adapted by teachers to meet the needs for their own context. Term 1 Week Unit and Topic Subtopic Criteria Addressed Activities Work Requirements 1 Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 4: work in a Digital World of Communication – C3 - E1, E2, E3, E6 C4, E4, E5 Body language and Workplace attitudes Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills 2 Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 4: work in a Digital Types of communication – professional C3 - E1, E2, E6 C4, E4, E5 Sending professional emails Phone manner Business letters Portfolio – a skills bank that demonstrates development/competence of core skills Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications 3 Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 4: work in a Digital World Social media for communication Numeracy C3 - E1, E2, E6 C4, E4, E5 C8 – E1, E2, E3, E5, Facebook audit Industry-specific numeracy Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace 4 Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 4: work in a Digital World Numeracy C8 – E7, E8 Navigation and planning using maps/timetables Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of numeracy in the workplace Trial
5 Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 4: work in a Digital World Numeracy C8, E1, E3, E7 Personal Budget Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace 6 Unit 11: Recognise and Utilise Diverse Perspectives Unit 10: Connect and work with others Teamwork and co-operation C6 – E1 – E6 C5 – E1- E6 Team-building activities Portfolio – Reflection – evidence of focusing on participation and contribution to a team 7 Unit 11: Recognise and Utilise Diverse Perspectives Unit 10: Connect and work with others Teamwork and co-operation C6 – E1 – E6 C5 – E1- E6 Reflecting on personal values Listening Skills Portfolio – Reflection- evidence of using self-knowledge and awareness attributes checklist 8 Unit 11: Recognise and Utilise Diverse Perspectives Unit 10: Connect and work with others Diversity in the workplace C6 – E1 – E6 C5 – E1- E6 RightsEd activities Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and oral and written communication skills 9 Unit 11: Recognise and Utilise Diverse Perspectives Unit 10: Connect and work with others Rights and regulations C6 – E1 – E6 C5 – E1- E6 Workplace scenarios and dilemmas Role-plays Fair-work Portfolio – teacher observation – using positive behaviour and working respectfully Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications 10 Unit 11: Recognise and Utilise Diverse Perspectives Unit 10: Connect and work with others Developing a class code of conduct C6 – E1 – E6 C5 – E1- E6 Toolbox meetings Portfolio – Reflection – evidence of focusing on participation and contribution to a team Work exposure – simulated work task 1 Break Break Term 2 Week Unit and Subtopic Criteria Addressed Activities Work Requirements 1 Unit 1: Identifying work options Unit 2: Gaining work Types of work C1 - E2, E3, E5 Exploring employment options Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills
Portfolio careers and enterprise pursuits 2 Unit 1: Identifying work options Unit 2: Gaining work Matching interests and strengths to career options C1 - E2, E3, E5 Personality tests Cluster skills Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications 3 Unit 1: Identifying work options Unit 2: Gaining work Job seeking C1 - E2, E3, E5 Online tools Word-of-mouth and networking Analysing job ads Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications (online tools) 4 Unit 1: Identifying work options Unit 2: Gaining work Resume writing C1 - E2, E3, E5 Contemporary resume writing techniques Portfolio – well constructed resume (note; this will be an ongoing task throughout the year, as a resume is a ‘living’ document) Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications (Word, Pdf, 5 Unit 1: Identifying work options Unit 2: Gaining work Cover Letters C1 - E2, E3, E5 Composing successful cover letters Personal pitches Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills Portfolio – work sample demonstrating the use of software and applications (Word) 6 Unit 3: Maintaining work Unit 5: Plan and organise Workplace health and safety C2 – E1 – E4 C7 – E1 – E8 C8 – E4 Identifying hazards and risks Portfolio – list of hazards in a workplace 7 Unit 3: Maintaining work Unit 5: Plan and organise Workplace Health and Safety C2 – E1 – E4 C7 – E1 – E8 C8 – E4 Induction and training procedures Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills 8 Unit 3: Maintaining work Unit 5: Plan and organise Running a school-based activity (eg; bbq or morning tea, guest speaker, information night, career expo, fundraising event, charity event, school celebration) C2 – E1 – E4 C7 – E1 – E8 C8 – E4 Task allocation – roles and responsibilities Risk management Advertising and communicating Portfolio – basic safety audit including photographs, descriptions of hazards, suggestions to reduce risk Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace 9 Unit 3: Maintaining work Unit 5: Plan and organise Running a school-based activity C2 – E1 – E4 C7 – E1 – E8 Personal presentation, hygiene and safety Portfolio – teacher observation – safe work practices
C8 – E4 Tracking progress and meeting deadlines Portfolio – Reflection – evidence of focusing on participation and contribution to a team Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of numeracy in the workplace 10 Unit 3: Maintaining work Unit 5: Plan and organise Running a school-based activity C2 – E1 – E4 C7 – E1 – E8 C8 – E4 Preparation/set-up Conducting the activity/event Reflection on success – giving and receiving feedback Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace Work Exposure – simulated work task 2 Break Term 3 Week Unit and Subtopic Criteria Addressed Activities Work Requirements 1 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate Enterprise Skills C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant What are enterprise skills? Why are they important? What are some ways to develop Famous entrepreneurs Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills 2 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate Ideation C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant Thinking outside the box - Using stickynotes to brainstorm problems and solutions
3 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate Improving the workplace C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant Ways to reduce workplace injuries and stress Creating ‘dream’ work environments (see Google office) Using technology to streamline work processes Portfolio – evidence of organisational systems that are used to provide quality outcomes at work 4 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate New products and inventions C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant Designing and prototyping and error Body-storming and roleplaying ideas Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace 5 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate Developing and presenting C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant Presentation skills Documenting and promoting new products/services – using social media Work exposure – simulated work task 3 (students can present new products/service ideas to an audience OR work with a business mentor/expert to develop these) 6 Unit 7: Identify and solve problems Unit 8: Create and Innovate Reflecting C3 - E7 C5 – E1-E6 C8 – E1-E8 as relevant documentation and reflection on Create and Innovate process or product Portfolio – Work attributes checklist (completed by teacher/business mentor) Portfolio – Reflection – evidence of focusing on participation and contribution to a team 7 Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Career expo/taster day OR Guest speaker (business mentor/employee) OR Workplace/RTO visit C1 - E1, E4 C4 - E1, E2, E3, Developing Interview questions Planning expo/taster day attendance (timetables, workshops, maps) Reflections on visit /attendance Portfolio – Research into occupation interest and post-school options Portfolio – Reflection – about discussions with employees Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace Work exposure simulated work task 4 8 Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World What are my options? C1 - E1, E4 C4 - E1, E2, E3 Career Assessment tools Portfolio – Reflection- evidence of using self-knowledge and awareness attributes checklist Portfolio – a skills bank that demonstrates development/competence of core skills
9 Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Making decisions C1 - E1, E4 C4 - E1, E2, E3 Decision making tools and matrices eg; PMI chart, mindmap Portfolio – evidence of using a tool for assessing decision making Portfolio – work samples demonstrating effective use of basic numeracy in the workplace 10 Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Planning ahead C1 - E1, E4 C4 - E1, E2, E3 Career Action Plan (or equivalent – could be enrolment paperwork) Free Online training programs (Google Digital Garage, Fairwork, WorkSafe SmartMove) Portfolio – report from a tool or documented evidence of decision making in planning for transition Break Term 4 Week Unit and Topic Subtopic Criteria Addressed Activities Work Requirements 1 Unit 2: Gaining work Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Job applications and/or Further education and training options C1 – E1, E5 C4 – E1, E3, E4, E5 C7 – E1, E2, E3, E4 Using online job seeking tools Refining resumes and cover letters Exploring TAFE courses, uni courses, and other further education options (may also be year 11/12 subject options) Portfolio – at least 3 versions of job applications and cover letters targeted to specific occupations and positions Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and basic oral and written communication skills 2 Unit 2: Gaining work Unit 9: Communicate for Work Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Interview Preparation Applying for courses and scholarships C1 – E1, E5 C4 – E1, E3, E4, E5 C7 – E1, E2, E3, E4 of interviews Practicing interview techniques Personal presentation Portfolio – Reflection – evidence of focusing on participation and contribution to a team Portfolio – work samples demonstrating reading for understanding and oral and written communication skills 3 Unit 2: Gaining work Unit 9: Communicate for Work Mock Interviews (for jobs or course enrolments) C3 – E3, E4 Preparation and participation in mock interview program Portfolio – Work Attributes Checklist (completed by Interviewer)
Unit 6: Make decisions Unit 4: Work in a Digital World Reflection on performance Portfolio – teacher observation – work appropriate personal presentation and hygiene Portfolio – Reflection – about discussions with employers Work Exposure – simulated work task 5 4 TBC as required Catch-up TBC TBC as required 5 TBC as required Catch-up TBC TBC as required 6 7 8 9 10