Knowledge and understanding

Technologies and society

Social, ethical and sustainability considerations, in the development of technologies and designed solutions, to meet community needs for economic, environmental and social sustainability (ACTDEK029)

Development of products, services and environments through the creativity, innovation and enterprise of individuals and groups (ACTDEK030)

Technologies contexts

Engineering principles and systems

The design of simple solutions using motion, force and energy, to manipulate and control electromechanical and mechanical systems (ACTDEK031)

Food and fibre production

Sustainable production systems are subject to competing demands (social, environmental, economic) and how these factors influence their design (ACTDEK032)

Food specialisations

Sensory properties of food to create healthy eating solutions (ACTDEK033)

Materials and technologies specialisations

The process for the selection and combination of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment  (ACTDEK034)