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In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.
Accounting is the process of recording, reporting, analysing and interpreting financial data and information which is then communicated to internal and external users of the information. It plays an integral role in the successful operation and management of a business.
This subject focuses on the financial recording, reporting and decision-making processes of a sole proprietor.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Tests (Five) | Weeks 3, 4, 6, 9 and 11 | 100% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment.
Economics involves a study of how a nation organises to provide the material things which its population needs to live. It involves a study of markets, producing, buying and selling goods and services and allocating resources (microeconomics). It also involves a study of how a nation’s economic system operates, and how its performance can be measured and monitored (macroeconomics). This subject introduces students to economics terms, concepts and theories and provides an opportunity to research an economic issue.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Tests x 4 | Weeks 4, 7, 9, 12 | 80% |
| Research | Week 10 | 20% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment
The major objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills required to proceed to further studies in mathematics for both entry to tertiary studies and for general life and employability skills.
The main topics studied include financial arithmetic, statistics, geometry, graphs and matrices. Technology including graphics calculators and spreadsheet software are used to enhance the learning process.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Five topic tests (Test One, etc) | Weeks 2, 3, 6, 9, 11 | 70% |
| Subject review quiz | Week 13 | 30% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment.
Independent Learning is a supervised 2-hour weekly session. It is designed to give students time to complete additional work from other subjects; help promote the acquisition of good study skills; and to improve English language skills by encouraging group and informal discussions. Various seminars may be introduced from time-to-time such as “Aussie Slang” or “Creating a Resume”. It also provides students with an additional point of reference with a teacher mentor.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Attendance | 100% |
This subject builds on the concepts introduced in Accounting 1 with a focus on financial recording, reporting, and decision-making processes of a sole proprietor. Accounting is the process of recording, reporting, analysing and interpreting financial data and information which is then communicated to internal and external users of the information. It plays an integral role in the successful operation and management of a business.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Tests and group assessment | Weeks 3, 4, 6, 10 and 13 | 100% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment.
This subject builds on the fundamental economic knowledge and concepts introduced in Economic 1. These concepts/skills are utilized to analyse economic systems, operation of markets and the Australian economy. The interaction between economic agents (firms, individuals, governments, financial, overseas sectors) is further developed.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Tests x 5 | Weeks 3, 4, 7, 13 | 100% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment
The major objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills required to proceed to further studies in mathematics for both entry to tertiary studies and for general life and employability skills.
The main topics studied include statistics, number patterns, graphs and relations and business related mathematics. Technology including graphics calculators and spreadsheet software are used to enhance the learning process.
Skills gained should include the ability to define and explain key terms and concepts, obtain skills which can be applied to solve simple problems, and extrapolate these skills to solve given practical situations which may involve analysis, problem solving, modelling or investigative techniques.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Five topic tests (Test One, etc) | Weeks 3, 4, 6, 9, 11 | 5 x 8% = 40% |
| Final Examination | Week 13 | 25% |
In order to pass this subject, students are required to achieve an overall result of at least 50%. In addition, students are required to achieve a minimum result of 50% in the end of semester examination component of assessment.
Independent Learning is a supervised 2-hour weekly session. It is designed to give students time to complete additional work from other subjects; help promote the acquisition of good study skills; and to improve English language skills by encouraging group and informal discussions. Various seminars may be introduced from time-to-time such as “Aussie Slang” or “Creating a Resume”. It also provides students with an additional point of reference with a teacher mentor.
| Assessment Type | When | Weighting |
| Attendance | 100% |
*Academic Communication 1 and 2, Essential Maths 1 and 2 and Independent Learning 1 and 2 are compulsory subjects for all students, while other subjects are compulsory depending on your chosen Bachelor’s degree.
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