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 areas in the Industrial Technology 11–12 Syllabus:
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Identify types of technical drawings
Experiment with drawing techniques used in technical drawings
Identify information shown on a technical drawing
Add measurements to technical drawings
Experiment with technology to develop design ideas
Explore the impact of digital design on product design and production
Document the development process of the project
Explore areas of interest to generate design ideas
Recognise design features of everyday products
Explore a range of existing products to inform and develop design ideas
Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Knowledges and Practices that use natural elements to inspire product design
Experiment with idea-generation tools to develop design ideas
Use sketching or technical drawing to develop design ideas
Explore ways feedback is used to refine design ideas
Experiment with prototyping and models to test design ideas
Refine design ideas based on testing or feedback
Explore ways to document design ideas for a project
Participate in making decisions when planning a metal or timber project
Recognise the importance of planning and sequencing tasks
Identify the steps required to complete a metal or timber project
Sequence the steps required to complete a metal or timber project
Identify factors to consider when planning a metal or timber project
Explore ways to develop skills needed for a metal or timber project
Identify materials, tools and equipment needed for a metal or timber project
Calculate the amount of materials needed for a metal or timber project
Identify WHS practices that should be followed during a metal or timber project
Participate in developing a budget for a metal or timber project
Explore opportunities to outsource elements of a metal or timber project
Explore time management strategies for a metal or timber project
Use organisational tools to support project management
Participate in developing criteria to determine if a metal or timber product meets its intended purpose
Demonstrate effective communication when collaborating with others
Collaboratively share ideas, assign tasks or solve problems
Recognise challenges and strategies to solve problems in the development of a metal or timber project
Document the development process of a metal or timber project
Explore methods for gathering feedback to inform decision-making
Give and receive feedback in a respectful and clear way
Engage with feedback to improve the product design
Justify choices and decisions in design and production