New Technology Electives 7–10 syllabuses

The new Agriculture Technology 7–10, Aquatic Technology 7–10 and Engineering Technology 7–10 syllabuses are now available on the NSW Curriculum website.

Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new Agriculture Technology 7–10, Aquatic Technology 7–10 and Engineering Technology 7–10 syllabuses from 2025. The new syllabuses will be implemented in NSW schools in 2027.

Agriculture Technology 7–10

Key features:

• The NSW Government continues to deliver an evidence-based, world-class curriculum with a new Agriculture Technology syllabus for students in Years 7 to 10.
• The new syllabus has an increased focus on technologies used in agricultural contexts.
• The syllabus provides greater opportunities for schools to develop learning experiences that address local contexts.
• The syllabus content has been designed to remain relevant over time, adapting to technological change.
• Content has been included on current and emerging technologies in agricultural production, processing, and marketing.
• Greater emphasis has been placed on sustainable agricultural systems, practices and processes.
• The development of practical knowledge and skills remains integral to the learning.
• Life Skills outcomes and content provide an opportunity for students with intellectual disability to understand technological design and solutions in daily life.

Aquatic Technology 7–10

Key features:

• The NSW Government continues to deliver an evidence-based, world-class curriculum with a new Aquatic Technology syllabus for students in Years 7 to 10.
• The new Aquatic Technology 7–10 Board developed syllabus replaces the Marine and Aquaculture Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
• The new Aquatic Technology 7–10 Syllabus includes content on freshwater systems and recognises the importance of technologies in the management of oceans and waterways.
• New content has been included on current and emerging technologies for the monitoring and protection of aquatic environments and related industries.
• The content includes strong representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples aquatic production, practices and environmental sustainability.
• The development of practical knowledge and skills remains integral to the learning.
• Life Skills outcomes and content provide an opportunity for students with intellectual disability to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the community and workplace.

Schools will have access to support materials to assist with implementation, including teaching advice.

Engineering Technology 7–10

Key features:

• The NSW Government continues to deliver an evidence-based, world-class curriculum with a new Engineering Technology syllabus for students in Years 7 to 10.
• The new syllabus replaces the Engineering Focus Area option from the Industrial Technology 7–10 (2019) syllabus.
• The syllabus has an emphasis on practical experiences and project work and recognises the importance of technologies in application in a range of engineering contexts.
• The syllabus includes an Engineering Specialisation focus area and schools can select topics related to student needs and interests.
• There is an emphasis on sustainable engineering practices which enables students to understand the challenges, limitations and consequences of developing engineering solutions.
• The inclusion of content on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use of technologies and contributions to engineering practices encourages students to embrace an understanding of cultural and social diversity in the practice and application of engineering technologies.
• Life Skills outcomes and content provide an opportunity for students with intellectual disability to develop an understanding of technological design and solutions in daily life.

Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on the NSW Curriculum website to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online professional development courses on NESA’s online learning hub.