Area B: Learning and Work Exploration
Competency 6: Understand the relationship between work, society and the economy
Phase I - Competency 6.1

Discover how work contributes to individuals’ lives

Acquire
6.1.1 Understand how work can satisfy the social, emotional, intellectual and/or financial needs of individuals.
6.1.2 Explore the effect of work on people’s lifestyles.
6.1.3 Understand how work might help to overcome the personal, emotional or financial problems of individuals.
6.1.4 Understand the contribution of work to family life.
Apply
6.1.5 Identify the contribution of work to your life.
6.1.6 Outline the contribution of work to your family’s lifestyle.
Personalise
6.1.7 Assess the value that you place on work.
Act
6.1.8 Engage in work experiences that satisfy your own needs.