7–10Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Investigate building codes and building approval requirements, including Building Code of Australia (BCA) standards and local council regulations

Outline environmental issues relating to architecture to inform design ideas

Investigate sustainable architecture practices to minimise environmental impact

Investigate historical and contemporary Australian building styles and eras

Identify cultural and climatic influences on Australian building styles

Investigate historic and current building practices and techniques used in Australia

Develop and present architectural concepts using sketches or visual presentations suitable for client engagement

Produce architectural working drawings, including site or block plans, floor plans, standard elevations and sections

Create architectural detail drawings, such as subfloor plans, footing details, plumbing layouts and electrical schematics

Apply sheet and detail numbering to link architectural drawings as part of a set of working drawings

Produce architectural graphics using computer-aided design (CAD) applications, including 3-dimensional (3D) modelling, rendering, shadow diagrams, animations and 2-dimensional (2D) drawings

Identify materials commonly used in cabinet and furniture making and evaluate sustainable alternatives

Outline environmental issues relating to cabinet and furniture making to inform design ideas

Investigate sustainable practices in cabinet and furniture making to minimise environmental impact, including material selection, energy efficiency and waste minimisation

Investigate historical and contemporary Australian cabinet and furniture design

Identify and compare traditional cabinet and furniture construction with modern mass-production techniques

Use sketching to plan drawing layouts, component assemblies and design details

Identify and apply ergonomic principles to cabinet and furniture design referencing anthropometric data

Produce working drawings for cabinet and furniture manufacture, including dimensioned orthogonal views, sectioned views and detail drawings

Develop and present cutting and parts lists for cabinet and furniture designs

Produce pictorial drawings, including exploded and cutaway views, to show construction and assembly details

Create cabinet and furniture graphics using CAD applications, including 3D modelling, rendering, animations and 2D drawings

Read and interpret existing engineering drawings

Investigate common sustainable engineering materials and how they are represented in engineering drawings

Explore sustainable practices in engineering design to minimise environmental impact, such as material selection, energy efficiency and waste minimisation

Use sketching to plan drawing layouts, component assemblies and engineering details

Apply the standard representation of internal and external screw threads, bolts, studs, nuts and washers

Produce drawings incorporating specialised engineering features, such as tolerances, types of fit, surface finishes or welds

Apply sectioning techniques to engineering drawings, such as whole, half, part, revolved and removed sections and the treatment of ribs and webs

Apply sheet and detail numbering to link engineering drawings as part of a set of working drawings

Use CAD applications to produce 3D models of engineered products by applying a range of modelling concepts including add, extrude, pattern, revolve, scale, shell, subtract, surface modelling and sweep

Produce engineering graphics using 3D CAD modelling and rendering software to visualise engineered components or assemblies

Investigate the responsibilities of landscape architects in design, planning and construction, including the development of landscape plans for council approvals

Explore environmental issues relating to landscape design and sustainable practices to inform design ideas and minimise their impact

Investigate related government authorities and apply appropriate building codes and statutory requirements, including local council regulations

Identify sites and interpret existing site details for landscape design proposals using a variety of sources, such as photographs, online map platforms, contour plans and site surveys

Develop and present landscape concepts using sketches or visual presentations to communicate site plans and design ideas

Identify and specify plants, materials, structural landscape elements and construction techniques for landscape design proposals

Apply standard conventions to represent plants, materials and structures in landscape drawings

Use CAD applications and manual techniques to produce landscape design drawings, such as site plans, shadow plans, elevations, cross-sections and irrigation and drainage system designs

Produce sketches and rendered landscape concept drawings and presentations suitable for client communication

Create landscape graphics using CAD applications, including 3D modelling, rendering, animations and 2D drawings

Investigate common materials and manufacturing processes used in product design to inform design ideas and recognise their environmental implications

Investigate sustainable practices in product design to minimise environmental impact, such as material selection, waste minimisation, design for longevity, durability, disassembly and recycling

Develop sketches to represent existing products or visualise product designs

Use concept sketches to assist in the development and communication of ideas and planning presentation page layouts

Identify and apply graphic design concepts to the production of product illustrations, including typography, labels, composition, proportion and balance

Read and interpret existing orthogonal drawings to inform the production of instructional and maintenance diagrams

Produce working drawings for product manufacture, including dimensioned orthogonal views, sectioned views and detail drawings

Develop pictorial drawings to illustrate construction and assembly details of products, including exploded pictorial views and cutaway views

Produce sketches and rendered product design concept drawings and presentations suitable for client communication

Investigate and use CAD applications to produce 3D models of products by applying a range of modelling concepts, including add, extrude, pattern, revolve, scale, shell, subtract, surface modelling and sweep

Create product design graphics using CAD applications, including 3D modelling, rendering, animations and 2D drawings