The courses in the TAS key learning area provide students with opportunities to engage in a diverse range of creative, practical experiences and to become confident using a variety of technologies that are widely available in industrial, commercial and domestic settings.

Design briefs engage students in analytical and creative problem solving to plan, develop and evaluate projects via portfolios and presentations.

Students develop an understanding of the impact of technology on health, lifestyle, safety, the work place, society, the environment, other global issues and potential career pathways.

Junior Subjects

Stage 4 Textiles Technology; Technology 7; 8

This course developments student’s knowledge of the design processes through the use of a variety of technologies. Each unit of study involves a compilation of information which is brought together in a design folio. The units of study are addressed through three categories (a) Built Environment (b) Product (c) Information and Communication

These units involve mostly practical work and related Occupational Health and Safety issues.

Graphics Technology - students are actively involved in the planning, development and production of quality graphical presentations using a range of manual and computer-based graphical methods. Through year 9 they will complete Core Modules 1 and 2 in which they will develop basic principles and techniques. On completion of the Core Modules they will do Option Modules which include Architectural and Engineering Drawing.

Industrial Technology Focus areas; (a) Timber (b) Metal (c) Electronics Electives

These three elective courses being offered enable students to develop their knowledge and practical skills through graded projects. Students have an input into some of the design features for each project.

Senior Subjects

Engineering Studies; This subject is truly a fascinating one which compasses such diverse fields as bioengineering, nuclear engineering and mechanical to name but only three. It is engineering which we have to thank for the world around us. Students study areas relating to Engineering Drawing, Metallurgy and Applied Mechanics.

Industrial Technology; The effective and responsible application of industrial technologies has a direct bearing upon the quality of our lives. For this reason, the study of industrial technology and its role in industry is relevant and purposeful for many of our students.

Students study a specific industry focus and through design and specific technologies they present a major project consisting of a product and an accompanying management folio.

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