Human Services 2013 HSC exam pack (archive)
2013 Human Services HSC exam paper
Marking guidelines
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Marking feedback
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Feedback on written exam
Candidates showed strength in these areas:
- including workplace examples
- demonstrating knowledge of diseases, conditions and relevant care (Qs.16, 17)
- identifying types and examples of bullying and harassment (Q.19)
- identifying a variety of communication styles (Q.20)
- providing concise responses.
Candidates need to improve in these areas:
- integrating relevant workplace and industry examples
- knowledge of health-related specific terms such as risk factors (Q.17b), therapeutic relationships (Q.20) and classification (Q.16)
- knowledge of actual time frame (in seconds) for routine/social handwashing (Q.18)
- providing clear and concise definitions (Qs.16, 17).
Candidates showed strength in these areas:
- providing a range of industry-specific examples and terminology
- explaining the responsibilities of employees and employers
- providing a clear and logical response with an understanding of the WHS legislation and WorkCover
- discussing relevant policies and procedures.
Candidates need to improve in these areas:
- integrating relevant industry terminology and workplace examples
- understanding the term ‘government organisation’ (eg WorkCover and Safe Work Australia)
- differentiating between the responsibilities of employers and government organisations.
Candidates showed strength in these areas:
- providing relevant workplace examples to identify the scope of practice
- clearly identifying a range of roles and responsibilities
- knowledge of the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapist and social workers
- knowledge of aged care and acute care services such as ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) and HACC (Home and Community Care) and their benefits
- describing health and wellbeing, including physical, social, emotional and financial aspects.
Candidates need to improve in these areas:
- describing a range of roles and responsibilities
- integrating relevant workplace examples and industry terminology
- presenting logical, well-structured responses.
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