Module Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:01 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:01 AM AWST
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Investigate current issues
Investigate current issues
Module
National Code
VU23850
VU23850
State Code
BA440
BA440
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills to develop knowledge of national and international current affairs. It requires the ability to source, interpret and analyse information on a national and an international current issue.
This unit applies to learners wishing to develop and broaden their knowledge of current national and international issues as a means of developing their literacy and numeracy skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit applies to learners wishing to develop and broaden their knowledge of current national and international issues as a means of developing their literacy and numeracy skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Describe a current issue of significance in Australia
- 1.1 Select a current national issue
- 1.2 Determine why the issue is of national significance
- 1.3 Describe the main facts of the current national issue
- 1.4 Analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the issue
- 1.5 Discuss and present own opinion on the current issue
Describe a current issue of international significance
- 2.1 Select a current international issue
- 2.2 Determine why the issue is of international significance
- 2.3 Describe the main facts of the international issue
- 2.4 Analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the issue
- 2.5 Discuss and present own opinion on the current issue
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX572 | VU22445 | Investigate current issues | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE24 | 22692VIC | Certificate III in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |