This course is suited to students who are passionate about the big issues shaping Australia today, like how technology affects our lives, what makes strong families, and how communities work. This course focuses on skills in resource management that enable people to function effectively in their everyday lives, in families and communities.
This course sets students up for careers in early childhood, sociology, teaching, nursing, psychology, law, medical field or management.
Students are required to develop research skills in planning, collecting, recording, interpreting, analysing and presenting as they employ various research methodologies to complete an Independent Research Project (IRP).
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 11 Cores
Resource Management
• Basic concepts of the resource management process
Individuals and Groups
• The individual’s roles, relationships and tasks with groups
Families & Communities
• Family structures and functions and the interaction between family and community,
Year 12 Cores
Research Methodology
• Ethical research procedures culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project
Groups in Context
• The needs of specific community groups
• Individuals and groups who adopt roles in parenting and caring in contemporary society
Year 12 Electives (only one will be chosen)
Family and Societal Interactions
• How government and community structures
support and protect family members throughout the lifespan
Social Impact of Technology
• The impact of evolving technologies on individuals, families, work and communities
Individuals and Work
• Contemporary issues confronting families
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Written examination 3 Hours
• Part A Multiple choice 20 marks
• Part B Short answer 55 marks
• Part C Extended response
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
HSC Independent Research Project based on topics individuals, groups, families, communities, or how people manage their resources.
Further information is available on the NESA website.
If a student qualifies, the Community and Family Studies Life Skills Course is available in mainstream classes. More information on Life Skills courses can be found here.