Module Outline
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Investigate energy, force and matter
Investigate energy, force and matter
Module
National Code
VU23836
VU23836
State Code
BA506
BA506
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
120199 - General Education Programmes, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an evidence based approach to investigate the interactions between energy, force and matter. It requires the ability to plan, conduct and present an investigation into the scientific basis of the laws of motion and energy transformation, behaviours of light, operation of familiar electrical devices and the effects of electronic components.
This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their educational and vocational participation options in the science field.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit applies to learners wishing to improve their educational and vocational participation options in the science field.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Plan an investigation of interactions between energy, force and matter
- 1.1 Select subjects for investigation
- 1.2 Identify the scientific basis of the laws of motion and energy transformation
- 1.3 Plan experiments or investigations based on the laws of motion or energy transformation and confirm with a relevant person
Examine interactions between energy, force and matter
- 2.1 Investigate the behaviours of light
- 2.2 Investigate the operation of familiar electrical devices and the effects of electronic components
- 2.3 Record the results of the experiments or investigations using appropriate scientific terminology
Report on the investigation
- 3.1 Present the findings of the experiments
- 3.2 Discuss the findings of the experiments using appropriate scientific terminology
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX558 | VU22431 | Investigate energy, force and matter | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE22 | 22691VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |