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7–10Commerce 7–10 Syllabus (2024)

Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
CO4-ADJ-01

in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8

CO5-RRI-01

examines and describes the rights and responsibilities of individuals in different contexts

CO5-ECB-01

explains economic and business concepts and processes

CO5-WOR-01

explains the nature and role of work in society

CO5-GOL-01

explains the role of government and the law in society

CO5-DEC-01

investigates and assesses factors affecting decisions

CO5-PRO-01

evaluates and applies options for solving problems and addressing issues

CO5-FIN-01

applies strategies to manage financial risks and rewards in the current financial landscape

CO5-COM-01

selects and uses a range of information sources and terminology to communicate concepts and ideas

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-DNW-01

recognises the differences between needs and wants

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-RRI-01

identifies the rights and responsibilities of individuals

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-PGS-01

demonstrates capabilities in purchasing goods and services

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-ECB-01

identifies the role of production and consumption in the economy

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-GOL-01

identifies the role of government in Australian society

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-ECB-02

identifies ways that businesses operate

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-WOR-01

examines work options for individuals

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-WOR-02

demonstrates skills to participate in the workplace

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-GOL-02

recognises laws in different contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-FIN-01

demonstrates financial literacy skills

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-DEC-01

makes informed decisions in a range of contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-PRO-01

applies problem-solving skills in a range of contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-SAF-01

demonstrates safe practices in using a range of online processes

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
COLS-COM-01

selects and uses information sources to communicate ideas