Units of Work
Units of Work
Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0-aligned units of work that support secondary and specialist school students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become safe, active, independent and responsible road users. Areas of focus include Bike Ed; active and sustainable travel; protective behaviours and safety; and the connections between road safety, forces and motion in Physics.
These units of work support students to develop the practical knowledge, skills and confidence needed for safe, active, sustainable and independent travel in their everyday lives.
Through engaging, real-world learning experiences, students develop positive travel behaviours, recognise and respond to risks, and make safe decisions when travelling in their community.
The learning experiences include opportunities to investigate the relationship between road safety, forces and motion in Physics, helping students understand the scientific principles that influence safe travel.
All learning experiences are evidence-informed, curriculum-aligned, differentiated and designed to help students apply road safety concepts in their school, local community and broader transport environments.
The Protective Behaviours and Safety unit can support schools to deliver key elements of the Respectful Relationships program by helping students understand personal safety, help-seeking and protective strategies.
The Bike Ed units of work are complemented by Bike Ed Instructor Training, supporting teachers and instructors to deliver high-quality, practical road safety education that builds students' cycling skills, safety awareness and confidence.
Bike Ed
The Bike Ed program teaches all learners how to ride bikes safely and be safe and responsible road users.
Learn moreActive Travel
This unit empowers students to become active, safe and responsible travellers and advocates by exploring how transport choices affect their health, communities and the environment.
Learn moreProtective Behaviour/Safety
This unit assists students to recognise and apply protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies to keep themselves, their peers, and their community safe on roads, public transport, and across the broader transport network.
Learn morePhysics (Forces and Motion)
This Year 9/10 physics unit explores road safety by examining vehicle motion, safety technologies, and applying mathematical modelling to understand the factors that affect road use.
Learn moreRecommended Resources
Active Travel - Levels 5-6
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 5–6 that builds the skills, knowledge and confidence to travel safely, independently and sustainably to and from school. Students develop active travel skills, understand road rules and responsibilities, and plan safe journeys that support personal wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
Active Travel - Levels 5-6
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 5–6 that builds the skills, knowledge and confidence to travel safely, independently and sustainably to and from school. Students develop active travel skills, understand road rules and responsibilities, and plan safe journeys that support personal wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 3-4
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 3–4 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay safe while travelling in their local community by exploring protective behaviours, understanding personal boundaries, and identifying trusted people and places for help.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 3-4
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 3–4 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay safe while travelling in their local community by exploring protective behaviours, understanding personal boundaries, and identifying trusted people and places for help.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 5-6
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 5–6 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay safe while travelling in their local community by exploring protective behaviours, recognising and interpreting body clues, assessing risk, and responding to situations that feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 5-6
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 5–6 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay safe while travelling in their local community by exploring protective behaviours, recognising and interpreting body clues, assessing risk, and responding to situations that feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pre Riding Information
In this lesson, students research an organisation that promotes safe walking or cycling.
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pre Riding Information
In this lesson, students research an organisation that promotes safe walking or cycling.
Step into Safety - Levels A (towards Foundation) to Foundation
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work that supports students at Levels A–D (Towards Foundation) and Foundation to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to travel safely on footpaths and near roads.
Step into Safety - Levels A (towards Foundation) to Foundation
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work that supports students at Levels A–D (Towards Foundation) and Foundation to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to travel safely on footpaths and near roads.
Step into Safety - Levels 1-2
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 1-2 that builds the foundations for lifelong road safety. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to travel safely on footpaths and near roads through safe decision-making and understanding key road rules and signals.
Step into Safety - Levels 1-2
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 1-2 that builds the foundations for lifelong road safety. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to travel safely on footpaths and near roads through safe decision-making and understanding key road rules and signals.
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Active Travel - Levels 7-8
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 7–8 that builds the skills, knowledge and confidence to make safe, responsible and sustainable travel choices. Students explore active travel options for everyday journeys while developing independence, wellbeing and lifelong healthy and environmental habits.
Active Travel - Levels 7-8
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 7–8 that builds the skills, knowledge and confidence to make safe, responsible and sustainable travel choices. Students explore active travel options for everyday journeys while developing independence, wellbeing and lifelong healthy and environmental habits.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 9-10
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 9–10 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make safe, respectful and responsible decisions as increasingly independent travellers. Through inquiry and student-led action, students explore travel safety issues with a focus on the safe and responsible use of e-rideables. This unit of work can be adapted for lower primary and upper secondary contexts using the Teacher Guide.
Protective Behaviours and Safety - Levels 9-10
A Curriculum 2.0 and VTLM 2.0 aligned unit of work for Levels 9–10 that can be used as part of the Respectful Relationships program. Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make safe, respectful and responsible decisions as increasingly independent travellers. Through inquiry and student-led action, students explore travel safety issues with a focus on the safe and responsible use of e-rideables. This unit of work can be adapted for lower primary and upper secondary contexts using the Teacher Guide.
E-Rideables Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide supports adaptation of this unit for upper primary and lower secondary contexts, guiding teachers to tailor inquiry-based learning around relevant e-rideable and community travel-safety issues.
E-Rideables Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide supports adaptation of this unit for upper primary and lower secondary contexts, guiding teachers to tailor inquiry-based learning around relevant e-rideable and community travel-safety issues.
Bike Ed Units of Work
Curriculum 2.0 aligned and differentiated units of work that support the teaching of Bike Ed.
Bike Ed Units of Work
Curriculum 2.0 aligned and differentiated units of work that support the teaching of Bike Ed.