TAS SUBJECT CHOICES
When selecting stage 5 courses consider the below information to help you better understand the subject content focus from years 7- 12. The stage 5 course is a progression of the subject, so if you have an interest in and/or enjoyed the subject in stage 4 click the link to find out more information.
Remember your aim is to attain the best result you can. So, you should choose courses that you are good at, interested in and may use in the future.
When considering which courses to study, explore the content of a course. For example, what are the course outcomes? Talk with your teachers about your strengths and weaknesses, as well as individual course requirements, before making your selections.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Stage 4: Engineering Stem
Stage 5: iStem/ Design & Technology
Stage 6: Design & Technology
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Stage 4: Food technology
Stage 5: Year 9/10 Food technology
Stage 6: Food Technology
Industrial Technology- Timber (Woodwork)
Stage 4 - Materials Woodwork
Stage 5- Year 9/10 Industrial Technology- Timber (Woodwork)
Stage 6- Industrial Technology- Timber
INFORMATION SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY (IST)
Stage 4- Digital Technology
Stage 5- Information Software Technology (IST)
Stage 6- Software Design and Technology (SDD)
TEXTILES & DESIGN
Stage 4- Materials Textiles
Stage 5- Textiles
Stage 6- Textiles and Design
If you have any further question’s about any of the TAS courses, please speak to Mrs Collins, one of the TAS teacher or Mr Crawford.