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.
Stage 4 (Years 7–8)
Students study Technology Mandatory assisting them to become responsible users of technologies and designers of solutions. Through the practical application of knowledge and understanding, students develop skills in the safe use of a range of technologies to design, produce and evaluate solutions to identified needs and opportunities.
In doing so, Students will be able to make more informed choices in terms of their pathway into Stage 5 and beyond.
Stage 5 (Years 9–10)
TAS Subjects offered in Stage 5 includes:
- Food Technology
- Graphics Technology
- Industrial Technology - Electronics
- Industrial Technology - Engineering
- Industrial Technology - Timber
- Information and Software Technology
- Textiles Technology
- iSTEM - delivered across faculties (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics)
Stage 6 (Years 11–12)
Subjects offered in Stage 6 includes:
- Design and Technology
- Engineering Studies
- Food Technology
- Hospitality – Kitchen Operations and Cookery
- Industrial Technology - Multimedia
- Information and Processes Technology
- Software Development and Design
For further information about these courses, please refer to Technologies K–10 syllabuses and Years 11–12 syllabuses available on the new NESA website or contact the TAS Faculty at the school.