The aim of the Commerce syllabus is to enable young people to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to research and develop solutions to consumer, financial, legal, business and employment issues in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.
Students will develop:
- Knowledge and understanding of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment matter
- Skills in decision-making and problem-solving in relation to consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues
- Skills in effective research and communication
- Skills in working independently and collaboratively
Students will value and appreciate:
- Ethical and socially responsible behaviour in relation to personal decision-making, business practices, employment and legal issues
- Fundamental rights, rules and laws that promote fairness, justice and equity in our society through responsible and active citizenship.
The course is structured in 2 Core parts. Students undertaking a 100-hour course may study either Core Part 1 or Core Part 2 and a minimum of three (3) options OR Core Part 1 and Core Part 2 and one (1) option.
Students undertaking a 200-hour course will study Core Part 1 and Core Part 2 and a minimum of five (5) options.
The core and options may be studied in any order or pattern
Topics
Stage 5 Commerce
Core |
Part 1
Consumer Choice
Personal Finance
Part 2
Law and Society
Employment Issues |
Stage 5 Commerce
Options |
Investing
Promoting and Selling
E-Commerce
Global Links
Towards Independence
Political Involvement
Travel
Law in Action
Our Economy
Community Participation
Running a Business
School Developed Option |
Curriculum
The Commerce teaching programs at Erskine Park High School implement the NSW Board of Studies syllabus. This may be downloaded by clicking on the link under the Syllabus Files heading at the side of this page.
Homework
Homework is a means of consolidation, extension or enrichment of the work that is studied in Commerce lessons. Homework is set regularly and is a compulsory part of a student's workload. Homework is followed up regularly, and students found to be neglecting to complete their homework will have a note sent home (N-award warning letter), informing their parents/carers of the situation, and encouraging completion of the work in question.
Assessment
