Technologies

The Technology learning area is comprised of a variety of subjects, including Woodwork, Metalwork and Information Technology. All of these subjects aim to teach and support students in learning to design and make products in the different fields, learning safe techniques and practices, while developing an understanding of new technologies and their impact on the environment and society. As the students move from year 7 through to year 10, they learn more complex skills, and develop more challenging and higher quality projects. Students are encouraged to constantly evaluate their work and use research as a means of improving their designs. ICT is used when appropriate and literacy and numeracy skills are strongly embedded in the courses. Able students are extended with more challenging projects and a range of exciting inter-school opportunities.

Curriculum Outline

In Year 7 and semester 1 Year 8, students rotate through six technology and arts term electives.  These term units are used as a taste test to support students in choosing electives in their senior years. Then in semester 2, Year 8 students can dive further into their preferred subject of choice. Year 9 and10 students elect from a range of combined year courses to follow their interests and build on their skills in preparation for college.

Year 7 Term Rotation Units and Year 8 Semester Units

Year 9 and 10 Technology Units

In years 9-10 courses utilise the design, make and appraise process as the fundamental process for student development. Students work to solve design problems and develop creative responses.  Students can elect from a variety of units from each of the following areas of study: