Module Outline
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Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community
Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community
Module
National Code
VU23833
VU23833
State Code
BA482
BA482
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to use an evidence based approach to investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community. It requires the ability to plan, conduct and present an investigation into a scientific issue that has an impact on the community using an evidence based approach.
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 a contemporary scientific issue
- 1.1 Identify a scientific issue which has an impact on the community
- 1.2 Identify the context of the issue
- 1.3 Select investigation methods and confirm with a relevant person
- 1.4 Develop a plan to investigate the issue and confirm with a relevant person
Examine the relationship between the scientific issue and the community
- 2.1 Examine the impact of the issue on the community
- 2.2 Record the results of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology
Report on the investigation
- 3.1 Present the outcomes of the investigation
- 3.2 Discuss the outcomes of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX554 | VU22427 | Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE22 | 22691VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |