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.
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
- Design and Technology Years 7-10
- Food Technology Years 7-10
- Graphics Technology Years 7-10
- Industrial Technology Years 7-10
- Information and Software Technology Years 7-10
- Textiles Technology Years 7-10
- Agriculture Stage 6
- Design and Technology Stage 6
- Engineering Studies Stage 6
- Food Technology Stage 6
- Industrial Technology Stage 6
- Information Processes and Technology Stage 6
- Software Design and Development Stage 6
- Textiles and Design Stage 6.
OnGuard safety tests
All students are required to complete compulsory machine testing before entering a workshop environment. Students need to go to this login page to complete all safety tests in relation to their year, class number and teacher name.
Year 7
Download the mandatory technology course outline (PDF 252KB) for more information.
Information technology
Information technology outcomes are integrated into the syllabuses for Years 7 to 12. In Years 7 and 8 there are 2 modules in the technics mandatory syllabus which concentrate on developing basic information technology skills. In Years 9 and 10 information technology can be taken as an elective subject concentrating on advanced skill development. In Years 11 and 12, students can chose a number of information technology courses which emphasise the workplace perspective.