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For more information go to:  \n[www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/policy-copyright.aspx](www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/policy-copyright.aspx).  \nThe VCAA provides the only official, up-to-date versions of VCAA publications. Details of updates can be found on [the VCAA website:](the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[ ](the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[www.vcaa.vic.edu.au](the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au).  \nThis publication may contain copyright material belonging to a third party. Every effort has been made to contact all copyright owners. If you believe that material in this publication is an infringement of your copyright, please email the Copyright Officer:  \n[vcaa.copyright@edumail.vic.gov.au](vcaa.copyright@edumail.vic.gov.au).  \nCopyright in materials appearing at any sites linked to this document rests with the copyright owner/s of those materials, subject to the Copyright Act. The VCAA recommends you refer to copyright statements at linked sites before using such materials.  \nThe VCAA logo is a registered trademark of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.  \nContents VCE Chemistry Units 1 and 2: 2016–2020; Units 3 and 4: 2017–2021 3  \nContents  \nImportant information 5  \nIntroduction 6  \nScope of study 6  \nRationale 6  \nAims 7  \nStructure 7  \nEntry 7  \nDuration 7  \nChanges to the study design 8  \nMonitoring for quality 8  \nSafety and wellbeing 8  \nEmployability skills 8  \nLegislative compliance 8  \nAssessment and reporting 9  \nSatisfactory completion 9  \nLevels of achievement 9  \nAuthentication 9  \nCross-study specifications 10  \nUnits 1–4: Key science skills 10  \nScientific investigation 11  \nUnit 1: How can the diversity of materials be explained? 12  \nArea of Study 1 12  \nArea of Study 2 14  \nArea of Study 3 15  \nAssessment 19  \nUnit 2: What makes water such a unique chemical? 20  \nArea of Study 1 20  \nArea of Study 2 21  \nArea of Study 3 23  \nAssessment 23  \nUnit 3: How can chemical processes  \nbe designed to optimise efficiency? 25  \nArea of Study 1 25  \nArea of Study 2 27  \nSchool-based assessment 28  \nExternal assessment 29  \nContents VCE Chemistry Units 1 and 2: 2016–2020; Units 3 and 4: 2017–2021 4  \nUnit 4: How are organic compounds  \ncategorised, analysed and used? 30  \nArea of Study 1 30  \nArea of Study 2 32  \nArea of Study 3 33  \nSchool-based assessment 34  \nExternal assessment 36  \nImportant information VCE Chemistry Units 1 and 2: 2016–2020; Units 3 and 4: 2017–2021 5  \nImportant information  \nAccreditation period  \nUnits 1 and 2: 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2020  \nUnits 3 and 4: 1 January 2017 – 31 December 2021  \nImplementation for Units 1 and 2 of this study commences in January 2016.  \nImplementation for Units 3 and 4 of this study commences in January 2017.  \nSources of information  \nThe VCAA Bulletin is the only official source of changes to regulations and accredited studies. The VCAA Bulletin also regularly includes advice on VCE studies. It is the responsibility of each VCE teacher to refer to each issue of the VCAA Bulletin. The VCAA Bulletin is available as an e-newsletter via free subscription on the VCAA’s website [at:](at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[ ](at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[www.vcaa.vic.edu.au](at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au).  \nTo assist teachers in developing courses, the VCAA ","cbCaiqg2OZv3s7FB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqg2OZv3s7FB","pdf",332180,36,"English","# Contents VCE Chemistry Units 1 and 2: 2016–2020; Units 3 and 4: 2017–2021\n## Important information\n## Introduction\n## Scope of study\n## Rationale\n## Aims\n## Structure\n## Entry\n## Duration\n## Changes to the study design\n## Monitoring for quality\n## Safety and wellbeing\n## Employability skills\n## Legislative compliance\n## Assessment and reporting\n## Satisfactory completion\n## Levels of achievement\n## Authentication\n## Cross-study specifications\n## Units 1–4: Key science skills\n## Scientific investigation\n## Unit 1: How can the diversity of materials be explained?\n## Unit 2: What makes water such a unique chemical?\n## Unit 3: How can chemical processes be designed to optimise efficiency?\n## Unit 4: How are organic compounds categorised, analysed and used?","[{\"question\":\"What accreditation periods and implementation dates apply to VCE Chemistry units?\",\"answer\":\"Units 1 and 2 run from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020, with implementation commencing in January 2016. Units 3 and 4 run from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021, with implementation commencing in January 2017.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the chemistry study focus on according to the scope of study?\",\"answer\":\"Chemistry explores and explains the composition and behaviour of matter, and the chemical processes occurring on Earth and beyond. It uses chemical models and theories to describe known chemical reactions and processes.\"},{\"question\":\"Which themes and unit focuses are used to structure VCE Chemistry learning?\",\"answer\":\"Students examine four themes: design and composition of useful materials; reactions and analysis of chemicals in water; efficient production and use of energy and materials; and investigation of carbon-based compounds in body tissues and societal materials. Units also focus on scientific investigation and specific questions for each unit area.\"}]","CHEMISTRY - STUDY DESIGN - Victorian Certificate of Education | PDF",1789907532,91]