Applied Information Technology
Applied Information Technology learning area contacts:
- David Donnelly : +61 8 9273 6350 | David.Donnelly@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Applied Information Technology ATAR course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use a range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate and communicate information in an effective, responsible and informed manner. Students develop an understanding of computer systems; the management of data; and the use a variety of software applications to investigate, design, construct and evaluate digital products and digital solutions. Students investigate client-driven issues and challenges, devise solutions, produce models or prototypes and then evaluate and refine the developed digital product and solution. The course offers pathways to further studies and a range of technology-based careers, and a set of skills that equip students for the 21st century and give them an appreciation of the impact of information technology on society.
What's changingSyllabus- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (430.8 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:18pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (318.3 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:18pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (392.5 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:18pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (317.0 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:18pm
Grading- ATAR Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2026 (661.5 KB) Last updated: 29 Jan 2026 1:11pm
- ATAR Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2026 (396.5 KB) Last updated: 29 Jan 2026 1:11pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (433.5 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:14pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (300.7 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:14pm
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (212.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (434.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (358.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (378.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (410.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (799.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (361.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (423.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (351.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (358.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (417.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (803.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (361.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:25pm
- 2025 Summary examination report for candidates (253.1 KB) Last updated: 19 Mar 2026 2:28pm
- 2025 Examination (900.2 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 1:05pm
- 2025 Marking Key (372.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 1:05pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Applied Information Technology General course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use a range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate and communicate information in an effective, responsible and informed manner. Students develop an understanding of computer systems; the management of data; and the use a variety of software applications to investigate, design, construct and evaluate digital products and digital solutions. The course offers pathways to further studies and a range of technology-based careers and a set of skills that equip students for the 21st century and give them an appreciation of the impact of information technology on society.
What's changingSyllabus- General Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (411.4 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:23pm
- General Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (322.4 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:23pm
- General Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (392.2 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:23pm
- General Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (317.4 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2025 2:23pm
Grading Support Materials- General Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2026 (625.8 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2026 11:13am
- General Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2026 (395.2 KB) Last updated: 29 Jan 2026 2:27pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (433.7 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:19pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (174.4 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:19pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2026- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (212.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (422.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (408.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (611.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (759.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (358.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (423.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (352.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (347.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (409.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (751.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (359.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2025- 2026 General EST Unit 3 content (260.7 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2025 2:07pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- 2025 General EST Unit 3 content (177.4 KB) Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 General EST Unit 3 content (291.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:37pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (195.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (293.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 AIT General EST Unit 3 content (290.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (289.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:09pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (166.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:50pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (158.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:34pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General ESTs Unit 3 content (167.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:23pm
- 2017 General ESTs Unit 3 content (159.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:23pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST marking key (191.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General sample EST marking key (321.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General sample EST (545.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General sample EST (426.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
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Foundation
A key focus of the Applied Information Technology Foundation course is the development of literacy and numeracy skills within an information and communication technology (ICT) context. This course is for students who have not demonstrated the numeracy standard in the OLNA. The course develops the ability to use ICT in a personal context, including skills that enable the use of a range of digital and multimedia tools to produce personal digital products and digital solutions. It also develops knowledge and skills associated with computer systems, the personal management of data, personal time management, and being responsible, ethical and informed digital citizens.
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- Foundation Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (504.0 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:23pm
- Foundation Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (197.8 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:23pm
- Foundation Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (477.1 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:23pm
- Foundation Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (197.6 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 1:23pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2026- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (212.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- Foundation Year 12 sample assessment outline (237.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 12 sample assessment tasks (399.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 12 sample assessment tasks (428.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 12 sample course outline (507.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 12 sample course outline (357.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:16pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample assessment outline (238.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample assessment outline (355.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample assessment tasks (359.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample assessment tasks (405.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample course outline (491.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- Foundation Year 11 sample course outline (357.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2025- 2026 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (329.4 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2025 2:07pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- 2025 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (192.7 KB) Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (310.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:37pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (212.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (308.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 AIT Foundation EST Unit 3 content (308.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (306.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:09pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (185.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:50pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (175.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:34pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
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No student sample responses available for 2017 EST
- 2017 Foundation sample EST Unit 3 content (175.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:24pm
- 2017 Foundation sample EST Unit 3 content (171.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:24pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.