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 12
Loading must be integrated throughout each focus area in Year 11 and 12.
Explain organisational structures and production systems used in large-scale and specialised manufacturing
Explain the influence of global supply chains, logistics systems and international trade on manufacturing and distribution
Assess the impact of technological change on workforce structures, training requirements and industry adaptability
Examine the use of techniques and technologies by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the production of tools
Explain the influence of automation and digital systems on productivity, precision, accessibility, sustainability and workforce practices in manufacturing
Assess the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in advanced manufacturing
Explain how innovation in products, processes and technologies drives change in manufacturing practices
Investigate how digital design and management technologies influence contemporary manufacturing workflows
Evaluate environmental responsibilities and compliance requirements that influence industrial production practices and decision-making
Assess how manufacturing systems, resource efficiency strategies and emission reduction approaches influence environmental and social outcomes
Analyse the environmental impacts of technological innovation in production processes and industry operations