Module Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 7:14 AM AWST
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Investigate the characteristics of living things
Investigate the characteristics of living things
Module
National Code
VU23832
VU23832
State Code
BA479
BA479
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 classify and research the characteristics of living things. It requires the ability to investigate and classify the main characteristics of living things and present a report on the outcomes of the investigation.
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
Identify classification systems of living things
- 1.1 Identify the main characteristics of living things
- 1.2 Identify the scientific bases of characteristics of living things
- 1.3 Identify the classification systems for explaining the diversity of life
Plan an investigation of characteristics of a subject
- 2.1 Select a subject for further investigation
- 2.2 Develop a plan to investigate the characteristics of the subject and confirm with a relevant person
- 2.3 Select a classification system and confirm with a relevant person
Investigate and classify the main characteristics of the subject
- 3.1 Apply the classification system to the subject
- 3.2 Record the results of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology
Report on the investigation
- 4.1 Present the findings of the investigation
- 4.2 Discuss the findings of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX553 | VU22426 | Investigate the characteristics of living things | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE22 | 22691VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |