At Como Secondary College, the Technologies Learning Area is a vibrant and innovative space where students are empowered to explore, create, and adapt. At Como students can specialise in Materials Design and Technology (Wood and Metal), Food Science and Technology, Engineering and Digital Technologies. Through these streams and specialist contexts, students will develop a strong foundation in technological literacy and design thinking.
Technologies is a dynamic and creative discipline that empowers students to be resourceful, innovative, and enterprising.
Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, students in Technologies develop the ability to think critically, collaborate effectively, and persevere and adapt to solve complex problems—reflecting the Como Way through their integrity, care for others, ambition to succeed, and effort in learning.
Students work with tools, equipment, and various technologies to source, shape, and manipulate materials, creating practical solutions that respond to real-world needs. They consider social, ethical, and sustainability factors and produce designed solutions. Students master the art of defining problems, generating ideas, prototyping, and evaluating outcomes, fostering creativity and critical thinking. In both woodworking and metalworking, students develop a deep understanding of material properties and build industry-standard skills, while also developing project management capabilities such as planning, sequencing, and resource management.
Students explore the principles of force, motion, and energy, applying these concepts to create practical solutions in mechatronics and mechanical engineering contexts. They consider social, ethical, and sustainability factors while producing designed solutions that meet the needs of individuals and communities. They develop a deep understanding of mechanical components, energy transfer, and control systems, while building industry-standard skills in fabrication, electronics, and automation. Students also strengthen their problem solving and project management capabilities, including planning, sequencing, and resource coordination.
Students investigate the nutritional and physical properties of food while exploring local, global, and cultural cuisines. They develop practical skills in food preparation, preservation, and sensory analysis. Through opportunities to prepare food for themselves and others, students respond to a variety of design briefs involving different cuisines, menus, diets and functions. These projects build project management capabilities, including devising plans and managing food ordering. In this context students foster agency, independence and creativity in a food science and hospitality setting.
Students are equipped with the skills to shape change through contemporary and emerging information systems. They master skills in data management, cyber security, information systems and coding and programming. They demonstrate a deep understanding of hardware and software mechanisms. Students develop expertise in tools like Photoshop, 3D modelling, 3D printing, and game design, fostering digital fluency and creativity. These experiences build critical skills in logic, problem-solving, project management and innovation.
