Children, Family and Community: Living Independently General

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Children, Family and Community: Living Independently General

Course Code - GECFCL
General Pathway

Estimated Cost: $92.00

Course Outline

This course focuses on understanding Adolescents in our ever changing world. The course assists you in learning basic life skills that can enhance all facets of adolescent developmentIn addition this course explores the risk factors for adolescents in contemporary society and looks at community supports available during this time.

The nature of Australia families is focused on and particular emphasis placed on the transition of adolescents from their families to empowered, sustainable community members.

The theoretical content in this course is balanced with practical applications, which include food preparation, advocacy and skills with textiles.

Topics covered include:

  • Contemporary Australian Families
  • Growth & development of Adolescents
  • Laws on our roads
  • Contemporary issues affecting Australian Teens (Body Image, relationships, drugs, alcohol, family breakdown etc.)
  • Moving out sustainably

Minimum Entrance Requirements

None

Further Study

Year 12 – CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
To Be Confirmed