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.
The technology and applied studies (TAS) faculty consists of the industrial arts department and the home economics department. It is one of the larger faculties in the school.
Students learn how to safely and correctly use equipment and develop skills in the kitchens, woodwork and metal workshops and research and software skills on the computers.
Our students have access to some of the most modern technologies available in the two fully equipped industrial standard kitchens, two woodworking workshops, a metal workshop and 3 specialist computer rooms. Students learn to use a laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, GoPro video cameras, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, commercial ovens, mixers, fryers, ice-cream makers, Cryovac food sealers to complete their assignments and major projects.
TAS subjects, other than stage 4 technology (mandatory) are elective subjects and incur a fee to help offset the cost of the materials used.
Students may require special uniforms or equipment and are required to complete 2 weeks of workplacement in the vocational education and training (VET) subjects of hospitality and construction.
The staff in the TAS faculty is only too happy to hear from parents to discuss their children's needs and ways to improve their learning in class.
Please feel free to contact the TAS department whenever you have a concern or simply wish discuss your child's progress.
