11–12Industrial Technology Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Industrial Technology Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace Industrial Technology Life Skills Stage 6 (2010).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Continue to teach Industrial Technology Life Skills Stage 6 (2010) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Relevant Loading should be integrated throughout the course based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
This content aligns with the course content from the following focus area in the Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus:
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Identify a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their properties
Identify sections and forms of metal products
Identify additional materials that could be used in metal products
Explore factors that influence material selection in the metal industry
Identify why products might need to be produced in large quantities
Identify metal products that are produced in large quantities
Identify how the metal industry produces products in large quantities
Recognise the importance of accuracy, repeatability, precision or efficiency in metal manufacturing
Identify how tools and equipment are used at different stages of metal production
Identify accessible and safety features of tools, equipment and machinery used in metal production
Identify how jigs, fixtures or tools are used to improve accuracy and repeat actions
Explore how tools, equipment and machinery can help make work more consistent and efficient
Identify differences between tools, equipment and machinery used in workshops and those used in the metal industry
Explore how machinery and automated systems are used in the metal industry
Identify joining methods used in metal products
Identify the purpose of different joining methods
Select an appropriate joining method for a metal product based on the end use and metal material
Identify assembly techniques used in metal production
Explore why different assembly techniques are used when making a metal product
Explore manufacturing technologies in the metal industry that improve the quality, accuracy or efficiency of joining or assembly
Identify finishing or surface treatments used on metal products
Identify the purpose of different finishing or surface treatments for a metal product
Select an appropriate finish or surface treatment for a metal product based on its end use
Identify techniques used to prepare metal for a finish or surface treatment
Explore manufacturing technologies in the metal industry that improve the quality, consistency or longevity of metal