11–12Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Textiles and Design Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Textiles and Design Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
Classify fibres, including natural, regenerated and synthetic fibres, according to their origins, structure and properties
Investigate synthetic and non-synthetic fibre production methods
Examine the molecular and morphological structures of fibres, including how they determine a fibre’s properties and specific end uses
Explain staple spun and filament yarn production methods
Identify structures of yarn, including twist, ply and braid
Explain how structures of yarn impact their properties and end-use performance
Examine yarns designed for specific end uses, including novelty, technical and conductive yarns
Explain the features of woven fabrics, including warp, weft and selvedge
Investigate the features of knitted fabrics, including course and wale
Describe the features of non-woven fabrics, including felts, webs, biofabrics and films
Assess the suitability of fabric for an intended purpose based on texture, weight and drape
Investigate technological advances in textile fibres, structures and fabrics, including fibre innovations and advanced manufacturing processes
Examine applications of nanotechnology in high-performance textiles
Assesses the health and environmental risks associated with textile materials and resources
Discuss how the enhanced properties of smart textiles influence their end uses
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the textiles industry
Evaluate the applications and availability of wearable technology
Analyse the properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics, including mechanical, thermal and chemical
Explain how the properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics determine their suitability for different end uses
Use the properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics to inform material selection for specific end uses
Describe how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples transform natural materials into fibres, yarns and fabrics
Conduct practical experiments to identify the properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics, including burn tests, drape tests and abrasion tests
Describe industry standard methods for testing and recording experimental findings related to fibres, yarns and fabrics