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

The Engineering Studies 11–12 Syllabus enables students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in engineering materials, applied engineering analysis, technical graphics and communication, and professional engineering practice. Students investigate how engineers apply mathematical, scientific and graphical principles to analyse engineered systems, solve problems and make informed decisions in authentic engineering contexts. The course provides opportunities for students to examine how engineering practice is shaped by safety, standards, ethics, sustainability and informed by environmental considerations and community needs.

Through the study of Engineering Studies 11–12, students:

• apply engineering principles to analyse systems, technologies, structures and infrastructure in real-world contexts
• use mathematical, graphical and technical communication skills to represent, model and evaluate engineering information
• investigate how safety, standards, ethics, sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Knowledges and contemporary industry practices inform engineering decisions
• develop evidence-based reasoning and communication skills to make informed judgements about engineered solutions.

The Year 11 Engineering Studies course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 3 focus areas.

The Year 12 Engineering Studies course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 4 focus areas.

The Engineering Studies 11–12 Syllabus embeds practical applications throughout course content. Practical applications allow students to deepen their understanding of course concepts, make connections and apply their knowledge in practical ways.

In Engineering Studies 11–12, practical applications support the development of students’ understanding of course content by:

• providing opportunities for them to apply concepts, tools and applications of engineering materials, applied engineering analysis and technical graphics and communication
• developing their understanding of the integrated nature of engineering practice and the interaction between people and technology, ethics and sustainability
• providing opportunities for students to create and interpret engineering drawings and graphical representations to develop spatial visualisation, knowledge of engineering conventions and standards and skills in visual communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) must be followed when completing practical applications.

Practical applications require students to use a variety of technical drawing equipment aligned with the guidelines and specifications set in the Australian Standard for Technical Drawing (AS 1100). For teaching and learning in the Engineering Studies 11–12 this includes:

• a drawing board
• T-square
• rolling ruler
• pair of compasses
• set squares
• protractor
• mechanical pencil
• templates including circle templates and isometric and/or ellipse templates.

Practical applications should be designed to be accessible to all students. Some students with disability may require adjustments to engage in practical applications.

Manual drawing and sketching may include the use of digital software or assistive technology, including eye gaze technology.

Schools are required to ensure they follow safety and risk management in delivering the Engineering Studies 11–12 Syllabus.