7–10Aquatic Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Aquatic Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Marine and Aquaculture Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 5
Teachers select options from:
- Aquatic biology
- Aquatic ecology
- Investigating aquatic ecosystems
- Local area study.
Investigate the value of oceans, estuaries, wetlands and freshwater systems to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Identify a range of aquatic ecosystems
Explain how the interrelationship of biotic and abiotic components is essential for the function of ecosystems
Describe how organisms in aquatic environments have adapted to survive in various conditions
Construct food webs to compare the varieties of animals found in 2 distinct aquatic ecosystems
Explain the factors that affect the distribution and abundance of organisms in a range of aquatic ecosystems
Investigate the water quality parameters required for the growth, health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems
Investigate the human and environmental factors that impact aquatic ecosystems
Analyse the impact of introduced species on the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems
Assess the importance and preservation of blue carbon ecosystems including mangroves and seagrass beds
Demonstrate how remote sensing technologies are used to gather data about aquatic ecosystems
Conduct an investigation to measure and monitor water quality in an aquatic ecosystem
Investigate how technology is used to conserve and manage aquatic ecosystems