General Information
On this page you will find information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Technologies learning area.
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate across sectors, and share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
The Curriculum Leader for Technologies can be contacted via email at years9to12learning@education.tas.gov.au.
Course Development
Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in the course development process in the Years 9 to 12 Project. The Road Map for this learning area includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses. For more information visit the Course Development section of this website.
Courses
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Agricultural Enterprise
Agricultural Systems
Automotive and Mechanical Technologies
Basic Computing
Computer Applications
Computer Graphics & Design
Computer Graphics and Design – Foundation
Computer Science
Design and Production
Electronics
Electronics – Foundation
Engineering Design
Essential Skills – Using Computers and the Internet
Food and Nutrition
Food and Cooking Essentials
Food and Hospitality Enterprise
Food, Cooking and Nutrition
Housing and Design
Information Systems & Digital Technologies
Preliminary Technologies
Technical Graphics
Technical Graphics – Foundation
Workshop Techniques – Introduction
Learning Area Group (LAG)
Years 9 to 12 Learning Area Groups (LAGs) meet as required to advise on strategic aspects of course provision, development, implementation and review.
Current LAG members are:
- Belinda Brannam (Curriculum Leader – Technologies) – Chair
- Lou Christie (Yr 11/12 Teacher – Department of Education Sector)
- VACANT – (Yr 9/12 Teacher – Catholic Sector)
- VACANT – (Yr 9/10 Teacher – Independent Sector)
- Louise Wallis (UTAS)
- Jillian Brandsema (UTAS)
- Katie Lowther (VET/VEL)
- Paul Lanham (TasTAFE)
- Dr Tristan Richards (Industry)
For more information about the LAG please contact years9to12learning@education.tas.gov.au