7–10Industrial Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Industrial Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Industrial Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- INT4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Identify the role of SafeWork NSW, regulations, standards and codes of practice in maintaining a safe workplace
Recognise and comply with work health and safety (WHS) documentation and signage, and follow WHS rules when designing or producing
Outline the principles of risk management and implement risk-reduction procedures
Describe first aid procedures and outline the procedure to follow after particular incidents
Outline the importance of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and how it is related to relevant projects
Investigate materials, technologies, sustainable development and Practices used to inform design solutions by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Identify and investigate factors influencing design in projects to develop specifications
Use Australian regulations, standards and codes of practice when designing and producing
Use, modify and create designs to complete projects
Identify sustainable materials, technologies and practices when designing projects
Test and evaluate the suitability of materials and the effectiveness of tools, equipment and processes
Evaluate the effectiveness of design on the quality, function and aesthetics of finished products
Select and document materials, equipment and processes used to make components or projects
Prepare materials lists and calculate quantities and costs when making projects
Apply project management strategies when developing projects
Propose, apply and evaluate plans for production, using project management tasks and tools
Outline and apply a quality management system to support production processes including testing, quality assurance and quality control
Identify and allocate roles for collaborative production processes
Use subject-specific terminology to communicate industrial technology concepts
Discuss the importance of graphical literacy for communication across industries
Apply a range of graphical communication techniques including freehand sketching, diagrams, graphs, charts or computer-aided design (CAD) software during project development
Use digital technologies to develop and communicate ideas
Create written texts to document, reflect on and evaluate project development, production and management processes
Demonstrate digital literacy and information management skills when working with digital systems and in online environments
Develop and apply safe data management practices when collecting and storing data