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.
Through the study of technology courses, students engage in a diverse range of practical experiences and develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary and advancing technologies. They develop solutions to identified problems and situations, and explore the impact of technologies on the individual, society and the environment.
Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and 8.
At Glendale Technology High School Year 7 & 8 students complete two semesters’ studying an Agriculture & Food focus area & another two semesters within a Materials focus area, all of which have digital technologies embedded to provide a range of opportunities to develop students’ understanding of computational thinking and coding.
Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects, including CAD, Future Foodies, Babysitters Club, Engineering and Timber Toys.
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 Years 7-8 + Life skills
- Child Studies 7-10 + Life skills
- Computing Technology 7-10 + Life skills
- Agricultural Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Design and Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Food Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Graphics Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Industrial Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Information and Software Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Textiles Technology Years 7-10 + Life skills
- Agriculture Stage 6 + Life skills
- Design and Technology Stage 6 + Life skills
- Engineering Studies Stage 6 + Life skills
- Food Technology Stage 6 + Life skills
- Industrial Technology Stage 6 + Life skills
- Enterprise computing Stage 6 + Life skills
- Software Engineering Stage 6 + Life skills
- Textiles and Design Stage 6 + Life skills
