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

Investigate sources and conversion of raw materials that could be used in building and construction projects

Explain the role of Country in the provision and management of building and construction materials for production

Discuss ethical responsibilities when sourcing materials for building and construction projects

Investigate sustainable practices in the building and construction industry

Investigate the types and uses of a range of materials used for footings, framing, flooring, roofing, cladding and internal linings

Explain how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultures and Practices have influenced design and structures in the building and construction industry

Investigate issues relating to the sustainability of resources in the building and construction industry

Identify differences between natural, manufactured and recycled building materials to justify their selection for specific projects

Investigate local council building codes, specifications and materials specified for building in the local area

Investigate housing styles and how they are influenced by local building materials, council regulations and construction methods

Compare the properties, applications and characteristics of a range of building materials, such as treated timber, laminated beams, bricks, reinforced concrete and composites, to assess their suitability for making components or projects

Describe the effect of defects on structural properties of construction, renovation or landscaping materials and apply techniques to overcome such defects where possible

Compare a range of specialist hardware, fixtures and fittings for use in building and construction projects

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different finishing materials and techniques used in building and construction projects

Investigate tools used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples for building to manipulate natural materials and the environment

Identify a range of marking-out, cutting, shaping, forming, detailing, finishing and assembly tools to make components 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), calculating speed and feed rates for machine processes, securing work pieces, changing blades on portable power tools, ensuring battery and/or cable care, or using dust control measures

Maintain hand tools and equipment, including cleaning, lubricating or replacing consumables such as blades, bits and abrasives

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

Demonstrate safe workshop and site practices and procedures when using materials, tools and equipment in building and construction projects

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with tools, materials and machines

Apply ethical protocols when making building and construction projects

Select and use appropriate materials for construction, renovation or landscaping projects

Apply quality checks to assess materials and components for defects before, during and after production

Use a range of marking-out tools, processes and equipment to accurately mark out and prepare materials from a workshop drawing

Cut and prepare materials or components to size using hand tools, power tools and machinery

Use drawings, jigs or templates, relevant to the project, in the manufacture of components and assemblies

Read and interpret plans for building projects

Set out and prepare sites for building projects

Use appropriate hand tools, portable power tools or machines for cutting, shaping, forming, detailing, assembling or making building and construction products

Construct building projects using a range of joining techniques, including mechanical fasteners or adhesives, or techniques to join dissimilar materials

Prepare and construct formwork for a simple concrete project

Apply technical skill to refine and make quality projects

Use techniques to ensure the precision and quality of building and construction components and projects

Use traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies to create components and detail surfaces for projects

Outline the processes to apply appropriate finishes

Prepare working environments for the production, finishing and assembly of building and construction products, such as erecting safety fencing, displaying work signage or connecting dust extraction

Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, chemicals or abrasives to prepare building and construction surfaces for the application of finishes

Apply a range of finishing techniques to enhance or protect completed building and construction projects

Use collaborative production processes to make components or complete building and construction projects

Evaluate the impact of manufacturing processes on the quality of finished building and construction projects

Investigate and apply work and enterprise skills required in building and construction-related industries

Investigate a range of residential building construction techniques in Australia which have changed over time, such as brick and block laying, house frames and trusses fabricated off-site, and concrete slab construction

Identify ethical, cultural and sustainability practices used in the building and construction industry

Describe Australia’s environmental building rating systems

Investigate the National Construction Code and council regulations, and outline how they affect the development of structures

Describe new and emerging technologies and their influence on the building and construction industry

Describe the effects of the building and construction industry on society and the environment

Discuss how building and construction industry practices evolve in response to technology, society and the environment

Explore trade and career opportunities across the building and construction industry

Evaluate the impact of new and emerging technologies on careers and professions in the building and construction industry