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 activities
- Aquatic industries
- Aquatic harvesting
- Aquatic engagement project.
Describe safe water practices in a variety of marine activities including young children around water, swimming at the beach, in pools or in bodies of water, and when engaging in water activities
Assess emergency situations and demonstrate strategies that enhance the safety of themselves and others
Identify technologies used to mitigate risk of dangerous conditions or hazards in aquatic environments
Demonstrate ability to swim 200 metres in still water, swim 25 metres fully clothed, swim 10 metres underwater and tread water for 3 minutes
Demonstrate skills that could assist in maintaining safety, including removing clothing while treading water, making a trouser float and correctly fitting a life jacket
Outline and demonstrate the steps of resuscitation during first aid treatment during aquatic activities, including DRSABCD (danger, response, send for help, airways, breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation)
Demonstrate the first aid required to treat a range of injuries encountered in aquatic environments
Identify water safety strategies and the causes and treatment of breathing difficulties, shock, hypothermia and hyperthermia
Investigate the risks and protective factors that can influence sun exposure when engaging in water activities
Identify and use techniques and technologies to reduce the risk of exposure to the sun in aquatic environments
Outline a range of aquatic activities
Identify specific equipment, technologies and maintenance procedures for aquatic activities
Assess the impact of aquatic activities on the aquatic environment
Demonstrate skills when engaging in aquatic activities including the use of aquatic technologies
Demonstrate the use of terms relating to aquatic activities, and types of communication used on and around water
Identify and use safety rules, risk assessments and strategies to remain safe when undertaking aquatic activities
Assess the impact of emerging technologies on water activities
Investigate NSW’s maritime rules and regulations for identified aquatic activities
Investigate requirements for obtaining a boat licence in NSW
Explain the role of education and technology in regulating aquatic activities