Marine studies

Stage 6 – Year 11

In the Year 11 Marine Course may undertake different Marine-based activities such as snorkelling, fishing and PADI diving. They will also undertake water safety skills training and theory lessons on different aspects of the Marine environment.

Assessment Tasks

• Task 1 – Practical Activities
  
• Task 2 – Research
  
• Task 3 – Examination
  

Stage 6 – Year 12

Assessment Tasks

• Task 1 – Practical
  
• Task 2 – Research
  
• Task 3 – Personal Interest Project (PIP)
  
• Task 4 – Examination

Stage 5 – Year 10

In Year 10 Marine Studies students participate in practical (snorkeling) activities and focus on aquaculture, the importance of local marine environments and threats to the marine environment.

200 hours Course – Semester 1 – Assessment Items

• Snorkelling Participation
  
• Field Study
• Research Task
• Examination
• 200 hours Course – Semester 2 – Assessment Items
• Snorkelling Participation
• Research Task
• Examination

Semester 1 – 100 hours Course – Assessment Items

• Snorkelling Participation
  
• Field Study
• Research Task
• Examination

Semester 2 – 100 hours Course – Assessment Items

• Snorkelling Participation
  
• Research Task
• Examination

Stage 5 – Year 9

In Year 9 Marine Studies students participate in practical (snorkelling and fishing) activities and focus on the importance of marine environments. This course is only for 1 semester.

Assessment Tasks

• Snorkelling Participation
  
• Water Safety
• Research Task
• Examination