7–10Design Innovation Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Design Innovation Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028. The Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) will not be available after December 2029.
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – 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 4
- DIT4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Investigate Loading ’ technologies to inform design Loading
Investigate historic, contemporary and emerging technologies in design and production to evaluate their impact on industry, society and the environment
Explain how Loading and adaptive technologies support participation and inclusion for individuals with diverse needs
Create written texts to critique technologies and identify their impact on society and the environment
Evaluate the impact of technologies that promote sustainability for preferred futures
Safely apply a range of tools, equipment and technologies, including in online environments, to develop innovative ideas and solutions
Investigate and evaluate the use of digital control technologies to create functioning Loading
Use computer-aided design (CAD) applications to conceptualise, visualise and refine ideas and solutions
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to create prototypes, parts, components or final products
Select and apply digital presentation and communication technologies in the development of ideas and solutions
Critique and ethically use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support design activities and the development of design solutions
Select and apply digital collaborative tools for group activities in the development of ideas and solutions