Military Rd, Mosman 2088
Tel. 61 2 9968 1006
Fax. 61 2 9968 1203
mosman-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

The TAS learning area encompasses computing studies and the areas traditionally known as Industrial Arts and Home Sciences, although the latter is a poor description of the courses now on offer in that area.

Students learn how to design in this learning area, with the design process being taught from Year 7.

The courses offered within this learning area are predominately practical and therefore enjoyed by students. They provide skills that students need for life and work as well as providing a credible pathway to the Higher School Certificate. S tudents completing TAS subjects for the Higher School Certificate can gain considerable marks by doing so. We have ex-students studying Law and Medicine who gained their highest marks per subject in Industrial Technology and Engineering Studies. Several students have received recognition by having their Major Projects selected for statewide exhibitions, such as InTech and Textstyle .

Choosing a TAS subject gives students the opportunity to gain valuable skills that may be used in future employment. To this end we strive, wherever possible, to use industry standard equipment and practice. Our workshops and kitchens are extremely well equipped. We offer students the use of equipment and tools not usually available in most schools and we encourage the appropriate use of these tools in student projects.

All of our courses offer a progression of study from Years 7 to 12. Our projects offer students developmental progression with the necessary complexity of skills and the degree of difficulty gradually increasing.

Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of selecting a TAS subject is the satisfaction of seeing something materialise from the basic raw materials into a project that is a testimony to the skills of the creator. This achievement is available to all students and is rewarding for both the students and the teachers.

We offer a full range of computing-based courses for students. One of our faculty members is the school's Computing Coordinator

The Hospitality Operations course enables students to participate in the workforce and many students have been offered full or part time work as a result of this.