Technology and Applied Studies

"Technology and an understanding of design processes enable people to manage, interpret, shape and alter their environment to improve their quality of life at home, school, in work places and in the broader community. The rapid rate of technological change in an increasingly knowledge-based society highlights the need for flexible technological capability, innovative thinking and effective communication skills."

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At Evans River K-12 School the faculty of Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) embrace the above statement and are responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of exciting and engaging subjects, all of which offer outstanding training and educational opportunities specifically aligned to industry and career pathways. These include Industrial Arts, Computing, Home Economics and Vocational Education Subjects.
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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.

Students from Year 5 onward will be guided through relevant and engaging practical based context areas.

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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 at Evans River include:
  • Technology Mandatory Years 7-8
  • Agricultural Technology Years 7-10
  • Food Technology Years 7-10
  • Industrial Technology Years 7-10
  • Textiles Technology Years 7-10
  • Agriculture Stage 6
  • Design and Technology Stage 6
  • Food Technology Stage 6
  • Industrial Technology Stage 6
  • Information Processes and Technology Stage 6
  • Textiles and Design Stage 6.
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Technology and Applied Studies
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Year 7 Food Technology
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Year 11/12 Industrial Technology - Timber
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Wood Technology
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Year 7 Metal Technology

Learning

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K - 6 Program

At Evans River K-12 School, our K–6 faculty provides a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.