Module Outline
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Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances
Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances
Module
National Code
VU23837
VU23837
State Code
BA551
BA551
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 to use an evidence based approach to investigate the chemical behaviour of common substances. It requires the ability to plan, conduct and present an investigation into the chemical behaviour of common substances including the use of formulae and balanced equations to represent common chemical reactions.
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 an investigation of chemical reactions of common substances
- 1.1 Select common substances for investigation
- 1.2 Develop a plan to conduct experiments to investigate the chemical behaviour of common substances and confirm with a relevant person
Examine chemical reactions of common substances
- 2.1 Identify chemical reactions of common substances
- 2.2 Represent chemical reactions using formulae and balanced equations
- 2.3 Record the results of the experiments appropriate scientific terminology
Report on the investigation
- 3.1 Present the findings of the experiments
- 3.2 Discuss the findings of the experiments using appropriate scientific terminology
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX559 | VU22432 | Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE22 | 22691VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |