Applied Technology education is about becoming independent, connecting with others and taking actions towards preferred futures that support individual and family wellbeing. Applied Technology education promotes students' thiking, knowing, investigating, creating, communicating, participating and reflection skills.
The focus of our courses is to incorporate the use of technology through practical application in all subjects. Students participate in a range of activities with hands on experience.
Learning is enhance through the use of technology, tools, techniques and skills with various materials such as textiles, food, wood and metals. Students have an opportunity to develop and enhance their skills by working with graphics, model making, information communications, media, agricultural and computer technologies.
Assessments include practical and written tasks as well as portfolio style documentation, industry studies, project work and examinations.
Subjects offered include:-
Stage 4 - Mandatory Technology
Stage 5 - Textiles Technology
Food Technology
Toddler Taming / Child Studies
Industrial Technology Timber
Industrial Technology Metal
Information and Software Technology
Stage 6 - Community and Family Studies
Design and Technology
Entertainment (VET)
Food Technology
Hospitality (VET)
Hospitality for Students with Special Needs (VET)
Hospitality Extension (VET)
Industrial Technology / Metals
Industrial Technology / Timber
Information Software Processes and Technology
Information Technology (VET)
Software Design and Development
Textiles and Design
Exploring Early Childhood