11–12Engineering Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Apply third-angle projections to communicate size, detail and orthogonal views in engineering drawings using technical drawing equipment

Use the Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100) to interpret and draw centre-lines, construction lines, outlines, break lines, cutting planes and hidden detail lines in engineering drawings

Read and draw projection and dimension lines, applying the aligned method and conventions specified in the Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100) for linear, angular and auxiliary dimensions, including radii and diameter

Produce orthogonal assembly and sectioned drawings in third-angle projection from pictorial representations

Apply the dimensions of plain, general-purpose metric bolts and nuts using Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100), and washers based on the nominal diameter

Integrate material lists specified in the Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100) to communicate essential information in engineering drawings

Produce isometric drawings from orthogonal drawings using technical drawing equipment

Sketch isometric circles using the four-centre method

Compare the use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) with technical graphics and freehand sketches, with reference to accuracy, efficiency, communication and industry application

Describe how CAD and associated digital technologies improve engineering design processes, including editing and modification, digital storage, file transmission, collaborative practices and integration of data from 3-dimensional (3D) scanning and modern surveying tools

Outline how CAD is used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) processes including computer numerical control (CNC) machining and additive manufacturing techniques

Outline the roles and responsibilities of professional engineers and how areas of practice and competency standards define professional expectations

Explain how innovation in specialised subfields of engineering can be developed from existing products, techniques and knowledge

Outline the individual and collaborative roles of an engineering team comprising of professional engineers, engineering technologists and engineering associates

Explain how cultural factors, evaluation and analytical tools influence engineering design and development processes

Describe ethical responsibilities in engineering practice

Outline the role of the Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100), including samples from AS 3000, AS 3600 and AS 4100, and how this ensures consistency, quality and compatibility in engineering practice

Evaluate how engineers apply life cycle analysis to assess environmental impacts and support sustainability, including greenhouse gas emissions and resource use

Assess the role of communication in engineering practice, professional standards and project outcomes, including the need for accurate and reliable technical information

Evaluate the role of collaboration between engineers, stakeholders and communities to achieve project outcomes

Investigate the use of timelines and project stages in the administration of engineering projects and strategies for managing changes

Assess the role and function of an engineering report, including as a legal record and to document and communicate technical information

Construct an engineering report using digital tools and accepted formatting conventions, including a title page, abstract, introduction, technical contents page, methodology/testing, results, conclusions, recommendations, acknowledgements, references and appendices

Investigate how engineers contribute to the development of reports within a team context, including the use of collaborative work practices to meet professional expectations