Technology & Enterprise
The Faculty of Technology and Enterprise provides students with the knowledge and skills which will better able them to cope with the ever-changing world in which they live. They learn about the human built world, helping them to become tomorrow's wise consumers and responsible, technologically literate citizens. Highly trained, motivated and dedicated staff uses the latest tools and equipment along with the latest technological advances in this field of study.
All the technology courses offered by this faculty are designed around the actions of technology. Viewing technology from its actions suggests that people participate in a technological process by;
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Developing technology by applying a technology process to create or modify products, processes, systems, services or environments to meet human needs and realise opportunities. Students investigate, devise, produce and evaluate.
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Producing technology by applying resources to make artefacts and systems available for human use.
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Using technology by applying it to satisfy human needs and wants.
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Assessing the impact of technology by determining the appropriateness of technological actions on individuals, society, and the environment.
These technology actions are conducted within the context strands of technology, materials, information and systems.
The courses in this faculty are designed to be fun and exciting with a "minds on, hands on" activity based program of work. Each course uses the Curriculum Framework and is Outcome Based, where each student is assessed using a set of predetermined outcomes and demonstrated performance indicators.
In Years 8 and 9 the students cycle through courses such as Information Technology, Materials Technology, Systems Technology and Technology Studies. These courses provide students with a basic understanding in concepts, knowledge and skills.
In Year 10 students specialize in areas of study which best suit themselves and their career aspirations. Courses offered include Technical Graphics, Graphic Design, and Materials Technology specializing in a variety of materials, Systems Technology with an emphasis on electronics, robotics and computer control, and Technology Studies.
In Years 11 and 12 students can select from a variety of stand-alone courses, including Technical Graphics, Systems Technology, Furniture Design and Technology, and Metals Technology.