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

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Life Skills
Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-01

identifies and uses textiles in everyday contexts

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-04

demonstrates understanding of how textiles are used in a variety of contexts

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-07

demonstrates understanding of how textile production relates to people or the environment

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-10

selects and uses materials, tools or equipment for textiles design or production

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-13

makes judgements about the functionality or aesthetics of everyday textile items

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-16

identifies and applies safe and responsible work practices in textiles design or production

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-02

identifies features of textile items

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-05

identifies properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-08

participates in designing textile items

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-11

participates in making textile items

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-14

participates in planning and managing textile projects

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-17

communicates textiles ideas and information for a range of purposes

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-03

outlines how features of textile items relate to their purpose

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-06

identifies ways technology is used in the textiles industry

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-09

experiments with decorative or construction techniques for a textile item

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-12

uses measurements or calculations when making textile items

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-15

demonstrates interpersonal and self-management skills in textiles contexts

Life Skills for Stage 6
TXD-LS-18

demonstrates understanding of roles and/or practices in the textiles industry