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
Year 11
Loading must be integrated throughout each focus area in Year 11 and 12.
Describe organisational structures within industrial workplaces, including roles and responsibilities of personnel
Outline ethical responsibilities related to labour conditions and equitable access in industrial workplaces
Explain the importance of cultural respect in industrial practices and decision-making
Identify factors that influence production planning and efficiency in manufacturing environments
Conduct research to inform material selection, production methods and operational planning for manufacturing projects
Explain how user requirements, production constraints and industry standards affect manufacturing decisions
Investigate the nature and operation of industry, including organisational structures, production processes, and the influence of market context on business practices and decision-making
Describe tools, equipment and production systems used in contemporary manufacturing
Examine the properties of different materials used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Examine product consistency and output rates in mass production systems
Describe mechanisation, task specialisation and automation in manufacturing
Describe the use of emerging technologies in manufacturing and their influence on efficiency, quality, safety and innovation
Explain how sustainable resources, alternative materials and recycling practices influence manufacturing decisions in metal or timber production
Explain recycling, reuse and upcycling strategies in manufacturing environments
Outline waste management and pollution control measures used in industry to manage impacts on air, water and noise relevant to industrial practice