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Technological and applied studies

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.

Click here to find out who the TAS/VA teachers are