"I have learned so many skills this year, and expressing my creativity has been an amazing experience. There's nothing I would change in this course and I look forward to learning more next year!"

What do the courses entail in Design Technology?

Materials
​Students in this course will –
  • Develop a personalised design brief layout presentation using a range of common and free software
  • Develop skills in manipulating a range of computer files
  • Learn computer aided 3D sketching and dimensioning techniques
  • Students will be introduced to a range of materials and their properties such as timbers, steel and plastics. They will be required to manipulate them with both hand and power tools
  • Learn Occupational Health & Safety requirements in an industrial environment
  • Evaluate their work and others
​Design
In the Design Technologies: Design course students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to be able to follow the design process, analyse problems and design innovative strategies through projects. With a focus on drawing and CAD skills, students are given the opportunity to use the latest technology, including 3D printers, a laser cutter and industry standard design software. The skills and knowledge gained will provide a solid foundation for all of the Design and Technology courses.

WHAT DO THE COURSES ENTAIL IN Home Economics?

Food Science
In Food specialisations, students explore and identify sensory properties of foods used in creating healthy eating solutions.
Students in this course will:
  • Learn the Healthy Eating Pyramid and the importance of feeding our bodies the right fuel;
  • Understand recipes and how they are used to produce food products;
  • Follow and implement basic food preparation skills;
  • Develop an awareness of food hygiene and kitchen safety;
  • Create food solutions using the Technology process: investigate, define, design, produce, evaluate
  • Demonstrate a safe use of kitchen equipment, eg. ovens, stove top, knives;
  • Demonstrate basic food selection ordering procedures;
  • Work independently, and collaboratively with fellow students.
Textiles
In Materials and technologies specialisations, students identify decision-making demands of selecting and combining materials, systems, components, tools and equipment.
Students in this course will:
  • Set up and thread the sewing machine to function correctly;
  • Explain the function of the major working parts of the sewing machine;
  • Use the sewing machine efficiently;
  • Demonstrate the ability to use pressing equipment efficiently and safely;
  • Construct simple articles using a range of techniques and skills. This could include, inserting a zip, quilting, applique, embroidery and more.
  • Use appropriate equipment and techniques for measuring, marking and cutting when constructing an article;
  • Demonstrate all aspects of the Technology process: investigate, define, design, produce and evaluate.
  • Work independently, and collaboratively with fellow students.

What Learning pathways could these courses take me on?

Head of Design Technology Learning Area: Mr Stephen Triscari
Contact Number: 9591 4257
​Contact Email: [email protected]

Head of Home Economics Learning Area: Ms Rebecca Tennant
Contact Number: 9591 4245
​Contact Email: [email protected]