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7–10Design Innovation Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice.

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
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

DIT5-SAF-01

applies risk management and safe work practices through design and production

DIT5-COM-01

communicates ideas, concepts, processes and solutions for design and production

DIT5-DEP-01

applies technical and practical skills for design and production

DIT5-MAT-01

selects and justifies the use of materials based on their properties and suitability for purpose

DIT5-USE-01

selects and justifies the use of materials, tools, equipment and processes to make products

DIT5-WOR-01

evaluates the responsibilities of designers and factors affecting their work

DIT5-USR-01

assesses the needs of end users to support innovative design solutions

DIT5-EVL-01

develops and evaluates innovative design solutions using quality principles and design processes

DIT5-IVT-01

explains the influence of current and emerging technologies on the practice of designers

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DITLS-IVT-01

recognises designed products used in everyday life

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DITLS-WOR-01

identifies ways that designers work

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DITLS-USR-01

identifies the needs of end users when designing or producing

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DITLS-IVT-02

identifies the use of technology in design practice

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

participates in developing design ideas

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

plans and manages design or production

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DITLS-MAT-01

recognises the properties of a range of materials

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

uses materials, tools or equipment for design or production

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

uses numbers or measurements when developing design ideas or solutions

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

uses strategies to test design solutions

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

demonstrates safe work practices in design and production contexts

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

communicates ideas and information in design and production contexts

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

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