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Software Design and Development Stage 6 Syllabus (2010)

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in designing and developing software solutions, project management and communication. It does this by looking at the different ways in which software can be developed, the tools that can be used to assist in this process and by considering the interaction between software and other components of computer systems. Students apply a systematic approach to develop and document software solutions using a variety of data structures and language facilities.

Read the full Software Design and Development course description.

Read the version log for Software Design and Development Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.

Related industries

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

New NSW Curriculum Reform syllabus

The new Software Engineering 11–12 Syllabus (2022) is to be taught from 2024.

Detailed implementation information, including key features and resources is available on the Technological and Applied Studies syllabus development page.

Year 12 school-based assessment in 2024

In recognition of continuing school disruption, NESA has extended the 2023 flexibility for school-based assessment rules to Year 12 students undertaking the HSC in 2024. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2024 HSC.

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