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.
Elective subject selection choices for Year 9 in 2021
Elective subject selection choices for Year 10 in 2021
Elective subject selection choices for Year 11 in 2021
Available courses in high school years include:
- Agricultural technology 7-10
- design and technology 7-10
- food technology 7-10
- graphics technology 7-10
- industrial technology 7-10
- information and software technology 7-10
- textiles technology 7-10
- agriculture stage 6
- design and technology stage 6
- engineering studies stage 6
- food technology stage 6
- industrial technology stage 6
- information processes and technology stage 6
- software design and development stage 6
- textiles and design stage 6.