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7–10Work Education 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
WE4-ADJ-01

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

WE5-RRE-01

explains the roles, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

WE5-WOR-01

examines and explains the relationship between the changing nature of work and society

WE5-TEC-01

evaluates how technological change impacts the world of work

WE5-EDT-01

investigates and explains the education and training requirements of various occupations

WE5-WRI-01

analyses work-related issues and their implications

WE5-DEC-01

selects and applies strategies for career planning and career decision-making

WE5-SAE-01

examines and applies skills, attributes and entrepreneurial behaviours for participation in the world of work

WE5-COM-01

communicates about the world of work using information from a variety of sources

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

recognises the nature of work

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

identifies connections between individuals, work and society

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-RRE-01

recognises the roles of individuals, groups or businesses in the workplace

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-RRE-02

identifies the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-TEC-01

identifies how technology is used in the world of work

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-WPP-01

identifies strategies to support participation in the workplace

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-EDT-01

communicates personal preferences for education or work

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-EDT-02

examines education and training options for one or more occupations

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

demonstrates strategies to plan for and manage education or work transitions

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-DEC-02

uses strategies for career planning and career decision-making

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-WRI-01

demonstrates decision-making skills to solve work-related problems

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
WELS-SAE-01

demonstrates skills, attributes and attitudes for participation in the world of work

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

communicates information about the world of work

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

demonstrates financial literacy skills