Technology and Applied Studies (TAS)
Design | Create | Innovate – Preparing students for the future
Welcome to the Technologies Faculty
At Bulli High School, the Technologies Faculty empowers students to become confident, creative and skilled problem-solvers in an ever-changing digital and industrial world. From digital designs and graphics to food technology, timber, metal and engineering, our diverse range of subjects inspire innovation and real-world application.
Learning through Design, Production & Evaluation
At the heart of every Technologies subject at Bulli High School is the authentic design process: students identify real needs and opportunities, research, brainstorm creative solutions, build high-quality prototypes or products, test and evaluate their work, then refine and improve. This iterative cycle mirrors exactly how professional designers, engineers, chefs, and developers work in industry.
Whether a Year 7 student is designing and cooking a healthy meal, a Year 10 student in the metal workshop, or a Year 12 student is completing their Major Design Project, every task follows the same powerful structure:
- Design – research, ideation, sketching, planning, and modelling
- Production – safe, skilled use of tools, materials, software, and equipment to bring ideas to life
- Evaluation – testing, gathering feedback, reflecting, and improving both the product and the process
This hands-on, minds-on approach develops deep understanding, fosters creativity, builds resilience when things don’t go to plan, and gives students a genuine sense of pride and ownership in what they create. By the time they leave Bulli High, our students don’t just know about technology – they can confidently design, make, and evaluate solutions that work in the real world.
Why Technologies Matter
In a world driven by rapid technological change, the ability to design, create, and innovate is no longer optional – it is essential. The Technologies Faculty at Bulli High School equips students with future-ready skills that are in high demand across almost every industry: critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, collaboration, and practical hands-on expertise. Whether a student dreams of becoming an engineer, chef, software developer, fashion designer, or entrepreneur, the subjects in our faculty provide the foundation for success in the 21st-century workforce and everyday life.
Facilities & Resources
- Modern industrial workshops (timber, metal, engineering & design)
- Commercial & domestic grade kitchens
- Dedicated design studios & technology labs
- 3D printing, vacuum forming, sublimation & laser-cutting technologies
- Industry partnerships and work-placement opportunities
Stage 6 (Years 11–12)
In Years 11 and 12, available Stage 6 courses include:
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Design & Technology
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Food Technology
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Industrial Technology (Timber)
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Industrial Technology (Multimedia)
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Construction (VET)
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Hospitality (VET)