Technological and applied studies

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.

Available courses include:

Design and technology 7-10
food technology 7-10
graphics technology 7-10
information and software technology 7-10
textiles technology 7-10
design and technology stage 6
food technology stage 6
industrial technology multimedia stage 6
information processes and technology stage 6
software design and development stage 6
textiles and design stage 6
hospitality stage 6.

All TAS subjects except for technology mandatory in Stage 4 are electives. Stage 5 and 6 classes run according to elective demand and they are subject to change.