TAS Faculty
Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7-8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects in Years 9-12.
In TAS, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills through a design and production process using a range of tools, materials and techniques in a learn by doing context.
The continuum of technology learning is:
- mandated from Kindergarten to Year 8 through Science and Technology K-6 and Technology 7 and 8 syllabuses
- is 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 7 and 8
Food Technology Years 7-10
Industrial Technology - Building and Construction Years 9-10 (200 hours)
- Metals Years 9 and 10 (100 hours)
- Timber Years 9 and 10 (100 hours)
Food Technology Stage 6
Industrial Technology - Timber products and furniture technology Stage 6
Textiles and Design Stage 6.
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