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Geography

Aims: To develop an understanding of the environment as the home of people. The
environment includes both natural and cultural phenomena and the processes operating
within each.

Competencies: Thinking – data gathering, processing and interpretation, mapping, field
work, measurement and calculation; Social – discussion, group work, individual study;
Valuing – recognise different value positions, human interaction and conflict resolution.

Pathways this course contributes towards: University courses where Geography is a
requirement e.g. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. A career in a range of areas
including the education sector, government, law and safety, construction and infrastructure,
geology and travel and tourism.

Other essential information: No prerequisites. A workbook is required. There is an EOTC
component.

For further information see: Mrs Brown.

Level 1 Proposed Assessments
Standard Standard Title Credits Vocational Pathways
CI PI SI S&C M&T C&I
91007 Demonstrate geographic L 4
understanding of environments
that have been shaped by Extreme
Natural Event(s)
91010 Apply concepts and basic N 4
geographical skills to demonstrate
understanding of a given
environment
91009 Demonstrate geographic L 3
understanding of the sustainable
use of an environment
91013 Describe aspects of a geographic L 3
topic at a global scale N
91011 Conduct geographic research, with L 4
direction N
N = standard counts towards L1 numeracy credits L = standard counts towards L1 literacy credits

CI = Creative Industries PI = Primary Industries SI = Service Industries
S & C = Social and Community Services M & T = Manufacturing and Technology C & I = Construction and Infrastructure

Internally Assessed Externally Assessed