Option: Individuals and Work
We estimate CAFS-IW is worth about 25 marks out of 100 under the new Community and Family Studies syllabus. Practise 8 exam-style questions (short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.
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Option — Individuals and Work. Why people work, the labour force, patterns of work, factors changing work, workplace structures and entitlements (current to 2026), managing work and life roles, and youth employment, with a plan for the 15-mark response.
- 1What you need to know
- 2The nature of work
- 3The labour force
- 4Patterns of work
- 5Changing work patterns
- 6Structures that support individuals in the workplace
- 7Maintaining work and life balance
- 8Youth employment
- 9Planning the 15-mark extended response
- 10Common mistakes
- 11Links to other topics
Example questions
Example 1 · 4 marks · short answer
Outline the reasons people work, distinguishing between paid and unpaid work. (4 marks)
Example 2 · 6 marks · short answer
Explain how technology and family circumstances have influenced changes in patterns of work. (6 marks)
Example 3 · 15 marks · short answer
Evaluate how effectively workplace structures support the wellbeing of employees and the efficiency of work. (15 marks)
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