7–10Industrial Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Investigate sources of raw materials used in electronics components, including copper (Cu), silicon (Si) and gold (Au)

Explain the impact of the electronics industry on Country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Discuss ethical responsibilities when sourcing materials for use in electronics projects

Investigate sustainable practices, including conservation of materials and recycling and explain their environmental and societal impact on the electronics industry

Investigate the properties and characteristics of materials used for enclosures and casings in electronics projects, including polymers, metals and timber

Investigate electrical and mechanical components used in elementary electronics

Identify and use circuit components in the production of projects including a range of capacitors and resistors

Identify and use semiconductors in electronics projects including a range of diodes and transistors

Describe the function of integrated circuits (ICs), such as 4000 series, 555 timers or LM386 low-voltage audio amplifiers, and assemble electronics projects using them

Identify and use a range of input and output devices in the construction of electronics projects, such as switches, sensors, free-running motors, piezoelectric devices, light-emitting diode (LED) indicators and speakers

Describe the role of microcontrollers in electronics projects

Select and use appropriate single-board microcontroller devices in the production or emulation of projects to produce functional electronic circuits

Integrate input and output devices with electronic components using single-board microcontroller devices, as appropriate to projects

Identify and upload existing code to control microcontroller-based projects or project emulations

Explore and modify existing code variables to impact microcontroller function

Ethically use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop code for use with microcontroller-based projects or project emulations

Validate and debug coding errors

Identify a range of tools used to create and assemble electronic circuits or projects

Perform safe set-up of tools and equipment, relevant to the project, including inspecting and adjusting guards before use, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety data sheets (SDSs), working with hot equipment, working with chemicals, ventilation, ensuring care of batteries, cables or electrical components

Create written texts to explain the practical applications and safety requirements of a range of tools and equipment

Demonstrate safe workshop practices and procedures when using materials, tools and equipment in electronic projects

Apply ethical protocols when making electronics projects

Explain the function, operation and application of simple electronic circuits

Prototype circuits using simulation software

Design and modify circuits using breadboards

Identify the value of resistors by interpreting their coloured bands

Identify the value of capacitors by interpreting their labels

Use a multimeter to read values for current, capacitance, resistance and voltage in electronic circuits

Measure voltage in batteries using a multimeter

Apply Ohm’s law to calculate voltage, current and resistance in circuits used in electronics projects

Explore Ohm’s law by making changes to electronic circuits to understand how the calculations connect to the way the circuit functions

Draw circuit diagrams using correct symbols for a range of electronic circuits

Produce circuit diagrams using appropriate software for electronic projects

Use appropriate software to design printed circuit board (PCB) patterns based on existing circuit diagrams or student-identified circuits for use in projects

Select and use mounting methods of components for electronics projects including through-hole or surface-mount technologies

Use soldering and desoldering techniques to assemble electronic circuits using stripboard or PCBs

Construct circuits and troubleshoot faults using a multimeter

Produce PCBs using computer numerical control (CNC) milling or etching processes for electronics projects

Read and interpret logic diagrams using AND, OR, NAND and NOR gates

Design and produce project housing enclosures or casings using a range of suitable materials for electronic projects

Explain the principles of electromagnetism and induced currents in devices, such as transformers and AC/DC motors, and wireless power transfer used in a range of consumer products

Investigate coil-winding applications, including inductance, resistance and magnetic field generation, and applications in industry

Evaluate the impact of manufacturing processes on the quality of finished electronics projects

Investigate and apply work and enterprise skills required in electronics-related industries

Identify ethical, cultural and sustainability practices used in the electronics industry

Describe the effects of the electronics industry on society and the environment

Investigate issues relating to the sustainability of resources in the electronics industry

Describe new and emerging technologies and their influence on electronics industries

Discuss how electronics practices evolve in response to technology, society and the environment

Explore trade and career opportunities across electronics industries

Evaluate the impact of new and emerging technologies on careers and professions in electronics industries