Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
The emphasis within this subject area is on design with the safe, effective use of suitable technology. From the teaching of Technology Mandatory in Years 7 and 8 students learn to follow a design process. The courses offered are practical in nature and therefore enjoyed by the majority of students.
In TAS, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills through a design and production process using a range of tools, materials and techniques in theory and practical lessons.
The continuum of technology learning is:
- mandated from Kindergarten to Year 8 through Science and Technology K-6 and Technology Mandatory Years 7-8 syllabuses
- based on students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding to design and produce solutions
- optional for student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design.
Available courses include:
- Technology Mandatory Years 7-8
- Agricultural Technology Years 7-10
- Food Technology Years 7-10
- Industrial Technology Years 7-10
- Information and Software Technology Years 7-10
- Textiles Technology Years 7-10
- STEM Years 9-10
- Agriculture Years 11 and 12
- Community and Family Studies Years 11 and 12
- Design and Technology Years 11 and 12
- Food Technology Years 11 and 12
- Industrial Technology (Timber Products and Purniture Industry, Multimedia, Metal, and Engineering) Years 11 and 12
- Textiles and Design Years 11 and 12.