KLA: Technologies
Year 7 & 8
Product Design and Technologies (Textiles - Year 7):
Year 7 introduces students to Textiles, focusing on basic design skills, fabric use, and safe tool handling. Students explore the design process, producing simple textile projects and learning key skills in cutting, stitching, and joining materials.
Product Design and Technologies (Wood & Metal - Year 8):
Year 8 shifts to Wood and Metal, where students build on their design skills through hands-on projects. They work with resistant materials, learning safe use of tools while creating practical and creative products, deepening their understanding of the design process.
Food Studies (Year 8):
Year 8 Food Studies focuses on sustainable food production and basic nutrition. Students learn food preparation skills, with emphasis on safety and hygiene, while exploring the origins of food and its environmental impact.
Year 9 & 10
Product Design and Technology (Woodwork / Metal, Silver, Glass - Year 9)
Year 9 Woodwork builds on prior skills with more intricate projects. Students design and create wood-based products using traditional tools and CAD, focusing on sustainability and the lifecycle of materials.
Product Design and Technology (Metal/Silver/Glass - Year 9)
Students work with Metal, Silver, and Glass, creating functional and decorative products. The subject covers safe use of tools and explores the environmental impact of using these materials.
Marvellous Meals and Café Bakery (Year 9)
This subject extends Food Studies with a focus on advanced cooking and baking skills. Students learn about food marketing, sustainability, and ethical production, while preparing meals and bakery items.
Games Programming (Year 9)
Students learn the basics of coding and game development using languages like Python or Java to design and create interactive games. The course also covers game mechanics, algorithms, and ethical issues such as inclusivity and privacy in gaming.
Applied Computing (Year 10)
Year 10 Applied Computing introduces students to programming and data analysis. They explore real-world computing problems, including cybersecurity, and develop small software projects.
Product Design and Technology (Wood & Textiles - Year 10)
Students choose either Wood or Textiles to refine their design skills. Woodwork involves advanced tools and projects, while textiles focus on garment construction and fabric design, with an emphasis on sustainability.
Food Studies (Year 10):
Year 10 Food Studies delves deeper into nutrition and global food systems. Students prepare meals with a focus on contemporary food trends and sustainable practices.
VCE (Years 11 & 12)
Product Design and Technology (Wood)
Units 1 & 2 focus on understanding the design process and sustainable use of materials. Students research, design, and create wood-based products, developing skills in both traditional woodworking and CAD software. They also learn about the environmental and ethical implications of material choices.Units 3 & 4 require students to take on a major design project, from concept to production. They focus on creating functional, innovative products while considering user needs and sustainability. The course concludes with an evaluation of their designs based on feedback and testing.
Food Studies
Units 1 & 2 cover the origins of food, food production, and the cultural significance of food. Students explore Australian and global food systems, along with food preparation skills. They also investigate how food choices affect health and well-being.
Units 3 & 4 shift to contemporary food issues, including sustainability, food security, and ethical consumption. Students develop meals based on nutritional guidelines and investigate the science of food. Practical tasks include meal planning and exploring food trends like globalisation and sustainable diets.
Applied Computing / Software Development
Units 1 & 2 introduce students to programming and data analysis, with a focus on problem-solving and creating basic software solutions. Students learn to design algorithms and develop small programs while exploring cybersecurity and ethical technology use.Units 3 & 4 are centred around a major software development project. Students design, develop, and test a software system, applying advanced programming skills. They also study project management techniques and delve deeper into cybersecurity issues, ensuring their solutions are secure and user-friendly.