11–12Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Industrial Technology Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Industrial Technology Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Relevant Loading should be integrated throughout the course based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
This content aligns with the course content from the following focus area in the Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus:
- Loading .
Identify types of timber
Identify a variety of softwoods, hardwoods and manufactured boards, and their properties
Identify additional materials that could be used in timber products
Explore factors that influence material selection in the timber industry
Identify why products might need to be produced in large quantities
Identify timber products that are produced in large quantities
Identify how the timber industry produces products in large quantities
Recognise the importance of accuracy, repeatability, precision or efficiency in timber manufacturing
Identify how tools and equipment are used at different stages of timber production
Identify accessible and safety features of tools, equipment and machinery used in timber production
Identify how jigs, fixtures or tools are used to improve accuracy and repeat actions
Explore how tools, equipment and machinery can help make work more consistent and efficient
Identify differences between tools, equipment and machinery used in workshops and those used in the timber industry
Explore how machinery and automated systems are used in the timber industry
Identify fittings or components used in timber products
Identify the purpose of timber fittings or components in timber products
Select appropriate fittings for a timber product based on the end use and timber material
Identify allied materials used in timber products
Identify the purpose of allied materials in timber products
Select appropriate allied materials for use in a timber product
Explore how fittings and allied materials are used in the timber industry to support appearance, strength and efficient production
Identify joining methods used in timber products
Identify the purpose of different joining methods
Select an appropriate joining method for a timber product based on the end use and timber material
Identify assembly techniques used in timber production
Explore why different assembly techniques are used when making a timber product
Explore manufacturing technologies in the timber industry that improve the quality, accuracy or efficiency of joining or assembly
Identify finishing or surface treatments used on timber products
Identify the purpose of different finishing or surface treatments for a timber product
Select an appropriate finish or surface treatment for a timber product based on its end use
Identify techniques used to prepare timber for a finish or surface treatment
Explore natural surface treatments for timber products used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Explore manufacturing technologies in the timber industry that improve the quality, consistency or longevity of timber