Are you concerned about other’s people’s health and wellbeing? Do you strive to provide excellent help and support to other people? Studying Health Assistance at WSSC will open up several career pathways that assist health professional staff in the care of clients. You will gain knowledge and skills to interpret and apply medical knowledge. This will through a mixture of hands-on practical activities and classroom delivery.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
ATAR Contribution:Unit 3 & 4 students complete scored assessments and an exam to attain a Study Score that contributes to an ATAR
VET: Students will only receive a Statement of Attainment under HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Structured workplace learning advice: 80 hours is required
Learning Activities & Assessment
Learn the skills to assist with movement
Develop the skills required for the first point of contact
Learn how to interpret and apply medical terminology
Find out more about VET Health Services Assistance
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Find out more about VET Health Services Assistance at WSSC
This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with IVET INSTITUTE, a Registered Training Organisation. TIOD: 40548
Are you interested in planning, organising and managing sport and fitness activities? Are you passionate about the sport and fitness industry? Studying Sport and Recreation will equip you with the skills and knowledge to start working in this industry. You will gain the skills you need to work with others. This VET course will be delivered through a mixture of theory and hands-on practice.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
ATAR Contribution:Unit 3 & 4 students complete scored assessments and an exam to attain a Study Score that contributes to an ATAR
VET: Students will only receive a Statement of Attainment under SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Learning Activities & Assessment
Learn the skills required for officiating
Develop an understanding of drugs in sport
Undertake structured workplace learning in a relevant sporting industry
Conduct a sport and recreation session
Find out more about VET Sport & Recreation
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Find out more about VET Sport & Recreation at WSSC
This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with IVET INSTITUTE, a Registered Training Organisation. TIOD: 40548
Are you interested in health and wellbeing locally and globally? Do you wish to pursue a career in health promotion, health, humanitarian aid, policy etc? By studying Health & Human Development you will examine health and wellbeing, and human development as dynamic concepts. You will develop an insight into the complex interplay of biological, socio-cultural and environmental factors, and how these can be modified by health care and other interventions. This will include considering the Australian and global contexts as they investigate variations in health status between populations and nations.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
Learning Activities & Assessment
Explore the complex nature of health and wellbeing, and human development
Examine how health and wellbeing may be influenced across the lifespan by the conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age
Develop health literacy to evaluate health information and take appropriate and positive action to support health and wellbeing and manage risks
Apply social justice principles to identify health and wellbeing inequities and analyse health and wellbeing interventions
Propose and implement action to positively influence health and wellbeing, and human development, outcomes at individual, local, national and/or global levels
Do you like interacting with the natural environment? Are you adventurous? Studying Outdoor and Environmental Studies will enable you to make critically informed comments on questions of environmental sustainability, as well as, you’ll understand the importance of environmental health, particularly in local contexts. Through both passive and active outdoor activities, you will develop experiential knowledge of outdoor environments. This is further enhanced through the complex interplay between outdoor environment and humans including environmental history, ecology and the social studies of human relationships with nature.
Unit 1: Examines how humans connect with outdoor environments and why these connections are important. Throughout the unit we learn about our place within outdoor environments and learn safe and sustainable participation in outdoor experiences.
Unit 2: Focuses on the different ways to understand outdoor environments and the impact of humans on outdoor environments. We also learn about planning trips and learning about the weather and minimal impact strategies.
Unit 3: Focuses on the ecological, historical and social contexts of relationships between humans and outdoor environments in Australia. Including the changes over time, from historical time periods to modern day contexts.
Unit 4: Explores the sustainable use and management of outdoor environments. Observing and assessing the health of outdoor environments and considering the importance of this health for the future of Australian outdoor environments and the Australian population.
Students have the opportunity to attend one (3-4 day) outdoor trip / experience each term, which directly links to the Unit 1-4 coursework and requirements. These trips include kayaking, hiking, abseiling, caving, skiing, canoeing, surfing, canyoning, rock climbing and white water rafting.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
Learning Activities & Assessment
Explore some of the ways in which people understand and relate to nature through experiences of the outdoor environment
Explore what motivates individuals towards outdoor environments and experiences, how people interact with the outdoor environment
Develop adventure skills in rock climbing, snow camping, skiing and boarding, bushwalking, horse riding or surfing including termly overnight/s outdoor activities
Investigate the ecological, historical and social effects of people on the Australian environment
Explore the sustainable use and management of outdoor environments
FAQ’s & Myth Busters
Will I miss too much school if I study Outdoor & Environmental Studies?
OED trips are only once a term for 3 to 4 days duration. In fact, the student who received the third highest ATAR score for 2019 did all the OED trips (as well as being involved in many of the sports teams).
Outdoor & Environmental Studies is too expensive
Whilst some trips do cost up to $300 there are always lower-cost options and payment plans available. Even the more expensive trips do offer excellent value for money. For example, the four-day surfing trip offered to Unit 2 students includes three surfing sessions, one surf kayak session, all gear and wetsuits, professional instruction, meals, accommodation and transport – all for approx. $300.
Do I need a lot of expensive gear to do outdoor & Environment Studies?
At the College, we have a large range of outdoor adventure gear that can be borrowed for adventure trips. You only have to have a good sleeping bag and we recommend that you buy thermals for the colder months’ activities.
Do you love playing sport and learning about movement? Are you interested in health, wellbeing and the human body? Studying Physical Education will equip you with strong communication skills and provides you with practical activities to examine the core concepts that underpin movement and that influence performance and participation in physical activity, sport and exercise. You will also examine how behavioural, psychological, environmental and sociocultural factors influence performance and participation in physical activity.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
Learning Activities & Assessment
Explore physical activity, sport and exercise, and the enablers and barriers to movement
Investigate the musculoskeletal system
Participate in a range of physical activities
Participate in and understand a range of fundamental movement skills (FMS)
Are you a member of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus? This subject is designed to provide you with specific skills and knowledge required for fitness instructors in circus training and performance at a basic level. You will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist more qualified circus trainers. This subject provides you with a firm foundation of theory and practice to assist with a future diploma or degree courses in the circus area.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
ATAR Contribution:Unit 3 & 4 students do not receive a Study Score for this subject. Instead, they receive an ATAR increment of 10% of their fourth Study Score in other subjects
VET: 10823NAT Certificate III in Circus Arts. Completed over a two-year cycle
Structured workplace learning advice: To be completed in conjunction with circus training for students enrolled in the Fruit Fly Circus
Learning Activities & Assessment
Explore the role of body awareness and knowledge of major body systems in elementary training for circus performers
Reflect on the physiological and psychological requirement of performance for specific circus apparatus
Assess individual requirements for fitness, strength and conditioning and participate in relevant pre and post-training fitness testing
Participate in individual fitness strength and conditioning program
Reflect on one’s individual training program, progress and outcomes
This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with Swinburne (NICA) – RTO# 01108-3059
