Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in year 7 and year 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
In TAS students use a range of tools, materials and techniques in the design process and technological experience through theory and practical lessons.
As well as the mandatory study of technology, students can select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
The continuum of technology learning is:
- based on students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to design and produce solutions for authentic needs and opportunities.
- an option for student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design.
Head Teacher:
- Nicole Koch
Teachers:
- Mark Priora
- Andrew Koch
- M K Sowden
Faculty teaching aims:
- Engage and challenge all students to maximise their understanding of technology mandatory and electives across stage five in TAS.
- Offer meaningful learning experiences across the faculty, including project based learning, future focused learning and incorporating twenty first century learning.
- Prepare all students for effective and responsible participation in their society, taking account of moral and ethical considerations when studying across the subjects.
- Encourage and enable all students to enjoy learning and to be self-motivated, reflective, competent learners who will be able to take part in further study, work or training.
Subjects taught by faculty:
- Stage four : technology mandatory
- Stage five: food technology, industrial technology- timber, industrial technology - metal, industrial technology - electronics, information software technology and agriculture.
Faculty achievements:
- Stage five technology and applied studies performing arts showcase.
- Practical rooms containing up to date technology which are used to effectively highlight the learning focus for every practical project or task. 3D printers and Lego robots to enable students to be successful learners by using creative and critical thinking.
OnGuard
OnGuard safety is an online program for students to develop an understanding of tools and equipment and how to operate them safely. To comply with work health and safety guidelines, each student needs to complete modules before the commencement of practical work. These modules can be done as part of a student's homework routine.