About TAS
Year 7 & 8 TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a compulsory course
during Yrs7-8. Lessons involve
students developing their research,
design, production and evaluation
skills. The areas of study include
Products, Built Environment and
Information and Communication. In
each area students will produce a
design folio that reveals the work
they have done for their design
brief. Technologies that students
may work with are Model making,
Computers, Food, Textiles and Mixed
materials, Media, Graphics and
Timber.
Year 9 & 10 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Food Technology is an elective
course. Students undertake practical
design projects within focus areas.
These areas include Food Selection
and Health, Nutrition and
Consumption, Food Preparation and
Processing, Food for special needs
and Food Trends in Australia.
Students are actively involved in
developing their management and
practical cookery skills.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY
Wood Technology students undertake a
range of practical projects using
wood. Design briefs display research
and skills development of each
student.
GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Students gain experience in
engineering and mechanical drawing,
graphic art and architectural
drawing. Computer aided drawing CAD
is used & developed.
Year 11 & 12 HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is a Vocational
Educational course. It is has
competency based assessments.
Students are required to wear full
chefs uniform and also complete 70
hrs of work placement over the 2 yr
course. Units of work are :
Develop and Update Hospitality
industry knowledge* Follow workplace
hygiene procedures
*Follow health safety and security
procedures * Work with colleagues
and customers
*Work in a socially diverse
environment * Clean premises
*Receive and store stock
*Communicate on the telephone
*Organise and prepare food *Present
food *Basic methods of cookery
*Prepare sandwiches *,appetisers and
salads ,*vegetables eggs and
farinaceous.
*Implement food safety procedures.
If students meet all elements of all
competencies they will receive
Certificate 2 Hospitality.
IN ALL UNITS OF WORK THERE IS A
STRONG FOCUS ON MEETING OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS
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