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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:

■ Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

■ Information Media and Telecommunications

■ Manufacturing

■ Mining

■ Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

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Assessment and examination materials

Assessment and reporting in Software Design and Development Stage 6

Years 11–12 Assessment advice

Common grade scale for Preliminary courses

Sample HSC exam Section II answer booklet

Performance band descriptions

Standards materials
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Software Design and Development Stage 6 Syllabus (2010): Course specifications (PDF, 87 pages, 2.6 MB)