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

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
CT4-ADJ-01

in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8

CT5-SAF-01

applies risk management and safe work practices in communication technology contexts

CT5-COM-01

communicates ideas, concepts and solutions through design and production

CT5-DEP-01

selects and applies technical and practical skills for design and production

CT5-DES-01

applies design principles, standards and conventions in the production of projects

CT5-DES-02

designs products and solutions for a range of purposes and audiences

CT5-USE-01

selects and uses equipment and software in the design, development and presentation of communication technology solutions

CT5-ENV-01

evaluates the purpose, functionality and environmental impacts of products and solutions

CT5-PMP-01

selects and applies processes for the planning and management of communication technology projects

CT5-IET-01

assesses the impact of current and emerging technologies used in communication technology production

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-GME-01

recognises graphics and multimedia used in everyday life

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-IET-01

identifies the use of technologies in communication technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-ENV-01

identifies how products or solutions impact the environment

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-DES-01

demonstrates the use of design principles and practices in communication technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-DES-02

participates in designing graphic or multimedia products or solutions

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-USE-01

uses equipment and software in communication technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-MEA-01

uses numbers or measurements when designing or producing graphics or multimedia

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-USE-02

applies skills and techniques in design or production

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-PMP-01

participates in planning and managing communication technology projects

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-EVL-01

participates in activities to test the purpose or functionality of products or solutions

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-SAF-01

demonstrates safe work practices in communication technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-COM-01

communicates ideas and information in communication technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
CTLS-IND-01

engages with community activities, careers and/or industries in technology