Area B: Learning and Work Exploration
Competency 6: Understand the relationship between work, society and the economy
Phase II - Competency 6.2

Understand how work contributes to the community

Acquire
6.2.1 Understand how organisations operate (e.g., how money is made, overhead costs, profit).
6.2.2 Explore the importance of work to a community.
6.2.3 Understand the relationships between work, community and the economy.
6.2.4 Explore the economic contributions workers make to a community.
6.2.5 Understand how technological advances impact upon work roles in the community.
6.2.6 Explore the impact of work on social, economic problems in the community.
Apply
6.2.7 Explore the products and services of local employers.
6.2.8 Demonstrate how technological change has impacted upon work in your neighbourhood or community.
6.2.9 Demonstrate how work impacts upon your own neighbourhood or community.
Personalise
6.2.10 Evaluate how a person can contribute to the community through work.
Act
6.2.11 Engage in work experiences that contribute to your community.