Agricultural Science and Technology learning area contact:

• ATAR

  The Agricultural Science and Technology ATAR course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to the sustainable use of resources for a wide variety of agricultural production systems. Students explore, analyse and understand the ways that people manage natural resources, such as plants, animals, soil and water, to meet global societal needs. Students will also explore how new developments in science and technology can increase productivity, efficiency and sustainability whilst responding to evolving domestic and global demands.

  • Types of science inquiry investigations
  • Also available in  Word Format

  Syllabus

  • ATAR Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2026 (632.0 KB)Last updated: 04 Aug 2026 1:43pmAlso available in Word Format (393.3 KB)
  • ATAR Year 12 Syllabus – For teaching from 2025 (598.8 KB)Last updated: 04 Aug 2026 1:44pmAlso available in Word Format (394.3 KB)

  What's changing

  • ATAR Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (409.6 KB)Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:04pmAlso available in Word Format (316.4 KB)
  • ATAR Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (401.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:04pmAlso available in Word Format (318.8 KB)

  Support Materials

  • Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB)Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38amAlso available in Word Format (212.3 KB)
  • ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (793.6 KB)Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:57pmAlso available in Word Format (367.8 KB)
  • ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (741.7 KB)Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:56pmAlso available in Word Format (359.5 KB)
  • ATAR Year 11 sample course outline  (489.1 KB)Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pmAlso available in Word Format (362.0 KB)
  • ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (471.7 KB)Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pmAlso available in Word Format (357.3 KB)

  • Teachers can access the ATAR Year 11/12 sample assessment tasks on the SCSA Extranet login.

  Examination Materials

  • 2025 Summary examination report for candidates (246.8 KB)Last updated: 19 Mar 2026 2:28pm
  • 2025 Examination (899.3 KB)Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 12:59pm
  • 2025 Marking Key (480.7 KB)Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 12:59pm
  • Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations