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 Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (402.8 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 1:39pm
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (605.3 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 1:40pm
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2025 (394.3 KB) Last updated: 22 Apr 2024 7:29am
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2025 (598.8 KB) Last updated: 22 Apr 2024 7:29am

  Support Materials

  •  Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 12 May 2025 4:11pm
  •  Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 7:24am
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (793.6 KB) Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:57pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (367.8 KB) Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:57pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (741.7 KB) Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:56pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (359.5 KB) Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 2:57pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline  (489.1 KB) Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (362.0 KB) Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (471.7 KB) Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (357.3 KB) Last updated: 08 Jan 2024 1:30pm

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

  Examination Materials

  • Teachers can access the ATAR Year 12 sample Agricultural Science Technology examination on the SCSA Extranet login. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.