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11–12Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Implementation from 2028
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Content

Year 12

Major project (metal or timber)

Loading  must be integrated throughout each focus area in Year 11 and 12.

Production processes
  • Execute production techniques appropriate to complexity, scale and design intent

  • Select and justify the use of materials, components, resources and technologies based on functional, aesthetic and environmental considerations

  • Apply construction and finishing techniques to support durability and quality of finish

  • Apply inspection techniques, tolerance checking and process adjustments as quality control processes to support accuracy and consistency

  • Document project development decisions related to production methods, external input and contributions

  • Apply industry-relevant production workflows appropriate to the selected material specialisation

Planning and project production
  • Apply prototyping, modelling and testing processes to refine design decisions

  • Outline factors contributing to the design of a project, including purpose, user needs, resourcing and constraints

  • Create and annotate pictures, sketches, diagrams and other visual representations to demonstrate a connection between the product, context and intended use

  • Implement and document adjustments to production sequencing, material use and tool processes in response to challenges encountered

  • Conduct test assembly of components to verify fit, function and alignment prior to final assembly

  • Calculate and allocate materials during production to support accuracy, efficiency and minimisation of waste

  • Adapt tools, processes and designs to maintain function and integrity

  • Apply tools, equipment, materials and manufacturing processes during construction to achieve intended outcomes

  • Evaluate production decisions against documented project intent and criteria for success

Evaluation
  • Justify planning, decision-making and project execution strategies in response to feedback, testing, production constraints and project intent

  • Evaluate production efficiency, including time management, resource allocation and opportunities for future improvement

  • Analyse the effectiveness of workflow decisions and quality control processes in achieving accuracy, durability and production success

  • Document modifications, production challenges and implemented solutions

  • Analyse production decisions in relation to sustainability, accessibility and ethical practice

  • Evaluate the final project in relation to documented project intent, criteria for success, audience and user needs, relevant industry standards and functional and technical requirements

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