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:

• Technology Mandatory Years 7-8
• Agricultural Technology Years 7-10
• Design and Technology Years 7-10
• Food Technology Years 7-10
• Graphics Technology Years 7-10
• Industrial Technology Years 7-10
• Information and Software Technology Years 7-10
• Textiles Technology Years 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.

Technology and Applied Studies/Computing/VET Faculty

The Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) faculty at Belmore Boys High School offers students a wide range of technology related courses, in order to provide students with a broad range of learning experiences. Our students are given every opportunity to discover and develop the creative and practical skills that all students possess, and reach their full potential.

Courses Offered:

Courses in the TAS department contain programs and experiences that extend and nurture the needs of our gifted and talented students, and provide experiences for students with special needs, enabling all students to reach their full potential. The courses develop in students the ability to correctly use literary and numeric skills in relation to the experiences they are provided within the TAS department.

Stage 4
Technology (Mandatory)

Stage 5
Industrial Technology

Engineering, Electronics, Wood & Metal

Graphics Technology

Information Software Technology

Food Technology

Stage 6
Timber Products & Furniture Industries

Engineering Studies

Information, Process & Technology

Software Design & Development

Vocational Education & Training
Hospitality

Metals & Engineering

Construction

Information & Media Technologies

Staff:

Mr G. Zorotheos (Head of Department)

Mr C. Karafilovski

Ms H Helou

Mr S Zakis