11–12Textiles and Design Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Participate in making decisions when planning a textile project

Recognise the importance of planning and sequencing tasks

Identify the steps required to complete a textile project

Sequence the steps required to complete a textile project

Identify factors to consider when planning a project

Explore ways to develop the skills needed for a textile project

Calculate the amount of materials needed for a textile project

Identify work health and safety (WHS) practices that should be followed during a textile project

Participate in developing a budget for a textile project

Explore time management strategies for a textile project

Use organisational tools to support project management

Participate in developing criteria for the functionality and aesthetics of a textile project

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 textile project

Document the development process of the textile project

Identify a textile item for a planned project

Identify the characteristics of the target audience for the project

Participate in generating ideas for a project

Choose a project idea that meets intended purpose, available resources and timelines

Participate in creating a drawing for a textile item(s)

Use the elements or principles of design to develop design ideas for the textile item(s)

Collect and use feedback to improve and refine the product design

Explore ways to document design ideas

Demonstrate the safe use of materials, tools or equipment

Experiment with materials, equipment or techniques to use in the design and construction of the textile item(s)

Communicate preferences for particular materials, equipment or techniques after engaging in experimentation

Use fabrics based on their properties and performance to make choices about the textile item(s)

Calculate the number of decorative items required for a textile item(s)

Measure fabric before and after washing to identify shrinkage

Identify the materials suitable for a textile item(s)

Identify the tools required for the creation of a textile item(s)

Identify techniques required to make a textile item(s)

Label a textile design to support the production of a textile item(s)

Use a pattern or follow directions in the construction of the textile item(s)

Trace a pattern template to create fabric pieces for a textile item(s)

Measure the material or fabric for the construction of the textile item(s)

Cut the fabric required for the textile item(s), with or without the use of a pattern

Select and use a weaving technique for the construction of the textile item(s)

Use a sewing machine or overlocker for the construction of the textile item(s)

Select and use a stitching method for the construction of the textile item(s)

Select and use a fastening(s) for the construction of the textile item(s)

Select and use a fabric dyeing or printing method for an aesthetic purpose

Select and use embellishments to increase the aesthetic appeal of a textile item(s)

Demonstrate safe work practices during the production of a textile item(s)

Make sustainable choices during the production of a textile item(s)

Engage with feedback to refine the textile item(s)

Communicate any modifications made during the production process

Document the development of the textile item(s)

Use functionality or aesthetics criteria to determine if the textile item(s) meets the intended purpose

Communicate whether a textile item(s) has met its intended purpose

Reflect on project planning and processes used to produce the textile item(s)

Identify choices made throughout the project to refine the textile item(s)

Reflect on skills developed through the textile project

Share the textile item(s) with an audience