7–10Engineering Technology 7–10 Syllabus

The Engineering Technology 7–10 Syllabus includes 4 elective courses:

• Engineering Technology 7–10 200 hours
• Engineering Technology 7–10 100 hours
• Engineering Technology Life Skills 7–10 200 hours
• Engineering Technology Life Skills 7–10 100 hours.

The focus of learning for all courses in the Engineering Technology 7–10 Syllabus is described below.

The Engineering Technology 7–10 Syllabus enables students to create solutions to solve problems applying engineering, scientific and mathematical processes. They investigate a range of engineering problems and solutions to determine how technologies and systems can be applied. Students engage in practical experiences and project work to develop project management, collaboration and communication skills to support their future learning.

Students develop knowledge and understanding about engineering practices, including those used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. They are provided with opportunities to engage with engineering materials, technologies and production processes, both individually and collaboratively. Students investigate how the application of engineering technologies can impact sustainability and contribute to solving real-world challenges.

Students learn and apply safe work practices when managing engineering projects and materials. Students explore innovative, sustainable engineering practices which enables them to understand the challenges, limitations and consequences of developing engineering systems and solutions. They explore how research and innovation can transform engineering practices and industries. Students analyse, design and demonstrate problem-solving to improve engineering systems and solutions. They learn to apply their knowledge to create models and projects, and document their findings through technical graphics and engineering reports.

Through diverse, real-world learning experiences students engage with traditional, contemporary and innovative engineering technologies that have the potential to transform local and global systems and industries. Students learn to problem-solve and recognise career opportunities through an exploration of current and emerging engineering technologies and practices.

Schools may choose to offer and/or deliver 7–10 elective courses which may be studied in any year.

Elective courses in Years 9 and 10 contribute towards the RoSA.

Practical experiences and project work

To satisfy the requirements of the syllabus, students undertake a range of practical experiences and project work. These experiences should be used to develop the skills of designing, investigating, using technology and communicating.

Practical experiences must make up the majority of the course and should be designed to be accessible to all students. Practical experiences may include:

• workshop activities
• investigations
• experiments
• models and simulations
• fieldwork.

As part of project work, schools may choose to deliver a project that involves sustained engineering practice. This will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their interest and ability to integrate and apply technological concepts and skills.

Students with disability may require adjustments and/or additional support in order to engage in practical experiences and project work.

Safety and risk management

Schools are required to ensure they follow safety and risk management protocols in delivering the Engineering Technology 7–10 Syllabus.

Engineering Technology 7–10 may be studied as a 100-hour or a 200-hour course. The content available for Stage 4 is identical to Stage 5. When teaching the course in Stage 4, the Stage 5 outcomes may be adjusted as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8. Advice is provided to support teachers.

100-hour course

Students are required to undertake:

• 2 focus areas
• at least 2 projects
• at least one collaborative activity.

200-hour course

Students are required to undertake:

• all 4 focus areas
• at least 4 projects
• at least one collaborative activity.

Engineering Technology 7–10 Life Skills:

• Students are required to demonstrate achievement of one or more Engineering Technology 7–10 Life Skills outcomes.
• Outcomes and content should be selected to meet the particular needs of individual students.
• The focus areas provide possible frameworks for addressing the Engineering Technology 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content and are suggestions only. Teachers have the flexibility to select, group and sequence outcomes and content to meet the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of their students.
• Where appropriate, students should have the opportunity to engage in practical learning or project work. Some students with disability may require adjustments and/or additional support in order to engage in practical experiences.