Module Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:40 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:40 AM AWST
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Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life
Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life
Module
National Code
VU23813
VU23813
State Code
BA435
BA435
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 required to undertake a simple investigation on the conditions and the processes required for life and its continuation. It requires the ability to plan and conduct a simple investigation into the conditions and the processes required for life and its continuation, and report on the outcomes.
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 a simple scientific observation of a living entity
- 1.1 Select a living entity for observation in consultation with a relevant person
- 1.2 Develop a plan to investigate the conditions and processes required for survival of the living entity in consultation with a relevant person
Conduct a simple scientific observation of a living entity
- 2.1 Observe and record the characteristics of the living entity that allow it to survive using appropriate scientific terminology
- 2.2 Observe and record the conditions required for survival of the living entity using appropriate scientific terminology
- 2.3 Record the key stages of the life cycle of the living entity using appropriate scientific terminology
Report on the scientific bases of the living entity
- 3.1 Present the findings of the observation
- 3.2 Describe the scientific bases of processes required for continuation of life of the living entity using appropriate scientific terminology
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX534 | VU22407 | Undertake a simple investigation of factors for continuity of life | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE21 | 22690VIC | Certificate I in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |