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 Stage 5 and 6.
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.
Available courses include:
- Technology Mandatory Agriculture and Food Technology Year 7
- Technology Mandatory Digital Technologies Year 7 and 8
- Technology Mandatory Materials Technologies Years 7 and 8
- Technology Mandatory Engineered Systems Year 8
- Design and Technology Years 9 and 10
- Food Technology Years 9 and 10
- Industrial Technology Graphics Years 9 and 10
- Industrial Technology Timber Years 9 and 10
- Industrial Technology Engineering Years 9 and 10
- Industrial Technology Multimedia Years 9 and 10
- Information and Software Technology Years 9 and 10
- Design and Technology Stage 6
- Engineering Studies Stage 6
- Food Technology Stage 6
- Industrial Technology Graphics Stage 6
- Industrial Technology Timber Stage 6
- Information, Processes, and Technologies Stage 6
- Software Design and Development Stage 6
- VET Hospitality Cookery
- VET Hospitality Food and Beverage
