7–8Technology 7–8 Syllabus
The new Technology 7–8 Syllabus (2023) is to be implemented from 2026.
2024 and 2025 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026 – Start teaching 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.
Content
Stage 4
Identify the characteristics and properties of components in engineered systems
Describe products, systems and technologies developed by engineers and manufacturers
Outline factors affecting the design of engineered systems
Investigate engineered systems created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Describe how engineered solutions use materials, components and systems
Explain how force, motion and energy apply to engineered systems
Investigate how engineering technologies and systems can improve production quality
Explore engineered solutions that address societal needs and contribute to sustainability
Apply design and systems thinking to assess ideas and develop quality solutions
Collect data and information to develop engineered solutions
Use graphical communication techniques to present ideas for products and systems
Use materials, components, processes and technologies to develop engineering skills
Select components, technologies and systems to make engineering solutions and projects
Demonstrate safe practices when selecting and using tools, processes and technologies
Document design and production processes when developing projects
Apply engineering processes to create and evaluate prototypes and working models
Justify materials and components used when testing engineering technologies and systems
Work collaboratively to test, modify and improve engineered solutions
Use results of testing and evaluating to contribute to an engineering report
Evaluate engineering technologies and systems developed to improve sustainability
Use factors affecting design to evaluate the quality of engineered solutions