Revised 2024 Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Amendment to Unit 3 Area of Study 2
Principals/Directors, VCE coordinators and VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies teachers
The Key Knowledge point in Unit 3 Area of Study 2 of the revised VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies study design has been amended to include Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP) within the scope of studying Indigenous peoples’ custodianship of outdoor environments:
- Indigenous peoples’ custodianship of outdoor environments including the formation of Land and Water Councils and Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP).
This amendment provides greater clarity of the intended scope of the study of Indigenous peoples’ custodianship. Therefore, if an area being studied does not have a recognised Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) or a Land and Water Council, teachers are still required to teach the role of these groups, and how the establishment of a Land and Water Council or a RAP may influence the chosen outdoor environment into the future.
This minor amendment is reflected in the published study design on the VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies page and is also featured as a question in the Frequently Asked Questions document located within the Planning section of the Support materials.
Action
Principals/Directors and VCE coordinators, please ensure VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies teachers are aware of this amendment.
Critical dates
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More information
For any questions, contact the Health and Physical Education Team.
email: christopher.clark2@education.vic.gov.au