Technology
Studies in Technology encourages enterprising individuals who can make discerning decisions about the development and use of technologies and who can independently and collaboratively develop solutions to complex challenges and contribute to sustainable patterns of living.
Year 7 - 10
An exploratory and elective subject in years 7-10. Through studying Agricultural Studies, students will be engaged in hands-on activities that are pertinent to rural settings and skills that are transferable to many other facets of life.
Year 7
- Farm Safety
- First Farms
Year 8
- Farm Safety Induction
- Introduction to Farming in Australia
- Landcare - Caring for Our Country
- Property Management Biosecurity
- Paddock to Plate
Year 9
- Introduction to Agriculture
- Safe Operation of Brush Cutters
- Growing and Maintaining Vegetables
- Australian Dairy Industry
- Small Hand Tools
- Tractors and ATVs
Year 10
- The Australian Cattle Industry
- Sustainable Farming Practices
- Biosecurity
- Farming and the Future
- Agricultural Biotechnology
Year 7
- Introduction to Woodwork Safety and Hand Tools
Year 8
- The Design Process
- Sequencing the Task
- Machine Skills
- Compound Work
Year 9
- Tools & Equipment Techniques
- Fabricating Processes
- Machine Skills
- Compound Work
Year 10 - Furnishing Skills
- Industry Practices
- Production Processes
Design focuses on the application of design thinking to envisage creative products, services and environments in response to human needs, wants and opportunities. Designing is a complex and sophisticated form of problem-solving that uses divergent and convergent thinking strategies that can be practiced and improved.
Year 10
- Design Practices
- Design Principles
- Commerical Design
- Sustainable Design
Not available in Year 7 - 9.
Studying Digital Technologies will help empower students to shape change in the emerging information system age. A deep knowledge and understanding of digital technologies will enable students to be creative and discerning decision-makers when they select, use and manage data, information, processes and digital systems to meet needs and shape our society.
Year 7
- Introduction to Programming
Year 8
- Digital Systems
- Representing Data
- Collecting, Analysing and Managing Data
- Coding 1
Year 9
- Data & Networks
- Databases
- Coding 2
- Coding 3
Food Technology offers our students the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and competencies that will prepare them for contributing to life and work in a technological society.
Year 7
- Healthy Food
Year 8
- Healthy Food
- Breads and Cereals
- Marvellous Milk
- Powerful Proteins
Year 9
- Bush Tucker to Contemporary Cuisine
- Around the World
- Nuts about Nutrition
Year 10 - Hospitality Practices
- Just Give Me The Facts
- What's On The Menu
- Techno Food
- Great Expectations - Food for Special Occasions
The Furnishing Skills subject focuses on the underpinning industry practices and production processes required to manufacture furnishing products with high aesthetic qualities.
Year 10
- Industry Practices
- Production Processes
See Design Technology in Year 7 - 9.
Graphics focuses on the underpinning practices and drawing processes required to produce the drawings used in a variety of industries. This could include graphic design, building and construction, engineering and furnishing. It provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the challenge and personal satisfaction of producing drawings and models while developing beneficial vocational and life skills.
Year 8
- Introduction to Graphics
- Sketching
- Computer Graphics
- Projects
Year 9
- Graphics - Products
- Graphics - Environments
- Graphics - Services
- Portfolios
This subject leads into Design in Year 11 and 12.
Students develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively at school and in their lives beyond school. Information and Communication Technology involves students learning to make the most of the digital technologies available to them, adapting to new ways of doing things as technologies evolve and limiting the risks to themselves and others in a digital environment.
This is a compulsory Year 7 Exploratory Subject.
Year 7
- Lego Ball Machine and Booklet
Year 8
- Environmental Power
- The Perfect Instrument
- The Geared Crane
- Electron Power
Year 9
- Da Vinci's Machines
- Mr R's New Home
- Pully Power
- Chemical Arts
Year 10
- Radio Control (RC) Technology
- Reverse Engineering
- Under Pressure
- Physics Toolkit
Year 11 - 12
Agricultural Practices provides opportunities for students to explore, experience and learn knowledge and practical skills valued in agricultural workplaces and other settings. Through these learning experiences, students build their understanding of expectations for work in agricultural settings and develop an understanding of career pathways, jobs and other opportunities available for participating in and contributing to agricultural activities.
Year 11 & 12
- Animal Industries
- Plant Industries
- Rules, Regulations and Recommendations
- Equipment Maintenance and Operation
- Management Practices
Design focuses on the application of design thinking to envisage creative products, services and environments in response to human needs, wants and opportunities. Designers are separated from the constraints of production processes to allow them to appreciate and exploit new innovative ideas.
Year 11 & 12
- Design in Practice
- Commercial Design
- Human-Centered Design
- Sustainable Design
The Furnishing Skills subject focuses on the underpinning industry practices and production processes required to manufacture furnishing products with high aesthetic qualities. Through both individual and collaborative learning experiences, students learn to meet customer expectations of product quality at a specific price and time.
Year 11 & 12
- Cabinet Making
- Furniture Making
- Furniture Finishing
- Industry Practices
Hospitality Practices enables students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills of the hospitality industry and to consider a diverse range of post school options.
Year 11 & 12
- Navigating the Hospitality Industry
- Working Effectively with Others
- Hospitality in Practice
- Kitchen Operations
- Beverage Operations and Service
- Food and Beverage Service