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Information and Software Technology

Information and Software Technology is an elective 100 or 200-hour course that enables students to develop knowledge, understanding, confidence and creativity in analysing, designing, developing and evaluating information and software technology solutions.

Information and Software Technology Years 7-10 syllabus builds upon the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in mandatory technology education from kindergarten to Year 8 through the K–6 Science and Technology syllabus and the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus. Students may focus further on this subject matter in Years 11-12 through subjects such as: Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, Information Technology VET, Computing Applications CEC, Technology and Applied Studies Life Skills.

During the 200-hour course students will complete a minimum of four projects focusing on developing solutions to real world problems. The projects integrate practical aspects and core and option topics including Internet and web site development, artificial intelligence, multimedia, automated systems, digital media, database design, networking, software design, hardware, social and ethical issues and emerging technologies. The students will work collaboratively to analyse, design, test, document, implement and evaluate information and software technology-based solutions.

The BOS Years 7-10 Syllabus Course Descriptors document provides a more detailed course description, including School Certificate requirements.

Programming resources

Programming tools and templates

These programming tools and templates support the implementation process. 

Course plans and units of work  

School-based course plans and units of work for Information and Software Technology.

Assessment and reporting

Links to the Curriculum Programming and Planning, Assessing and Reporting K-12 policy and related resources on consistency of teacher judgement, moderation and assessment.

Teaching ideas

Resources available to support the teaching of Information and Software Technology.

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