Technologies develops subject knowledge and practical skills that connect with further study, training and work.
Technologies Pathways
The Technologies Subject Flowchart helps you and your child explore the diverse and hands-on pathways available within the field of Technology. Whether it's Food Studies, Product Design and Technologies, Systems Engineering, or Applied Computing, the flowchart demonstrates how each subject fosters practical problem-solving, creativity, design thinking, and technical skills.
The school’s diagram shows possible progression and destinations across several years. For the current 2027 selection list, use Year 11 subjects. Discuss prerequisites and future availability with the Senior School team.
Years 7–8
- Year 7 Digital Lab
- Year 8 Food Lab and Maker Lab
Year 9
- Food Technology
- Design Lab
- VEX Robotics
- Game Design
Year 10
- Food Technology
- Product Design and Technology
- Systems Engineering and Robotics
- Applied Computing
Senior pathway possibilities
- VCE Food Studies
- Product Design and Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Applied Computing
Where These Skills Can Take You
University and further study
- Industrial Design
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Food and Nutrition Science
- IT and Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Robotics and Automation
TAFE, VET and training
- Cookery
- Hospitality and Events
- Furniture and Cabinet Making
- Fashion and Textile Design
- Engineering Trades
- IT and Cyber Security
Skills for work and life
- Design thinking
- Digital and coding literacy
- Creative innovation
- Collaboration and communication
- Safety and risk management
- Prototyping and testing
Year 9 Technologies Courses
Food Technology
Food Technology empowers students to understand where their food comes from, how it is produced, and how they can make informed, ethical, and sustainable choices in the kitchen. This subject blends hands-on cooking skills with an exploration of nutrition, food systems, and the global challenges of feeding a growing population.
Through engaging and practical sessions, students will learn to prepare nutritious meals, understand the basics of safe food handling, and explore the impact of food choices on personal health and the environment. The course is ideal for students interested in food, health, sustainability, and developing essential life skills.
Year 9 Food Technology factsheet (PDF)
Design Lab
In this hands-on elective, students will reimagine the world around them by designing and producing creative solutions to real-world challenges. From sustainable products to personal projects, students will experiment with modern materials and tools, blending imagination with practical skills to bring their ideas to life.
Working across a range of materials including wood and plastics, students will explore how ethical and sustainable design can impact our environment, communities, and future industries. No prior experience is required – just a willingness to problem-solve, prototype, and explore the potential of design thinking.
Year 9 Design Lab factsheet (PDF)
Game Design
Game Design offers students an exciting opportunity to step into the world of interactive media. This subject introduces the key roles and tools involved in creating video games, allowing students to collaborate in teams to plan, build, and refine their own playable projects.
Whether you're a coder, artist, or designer, this subject lets you explore the many creative and technical elements that go into modern game development. You will take part in every stage of the process including designing characters, coding mechanics, building environments, and shaping narratives all while working together as a development team.
Year 9 Game Design factsheet (PDF)
VEX Robotics
Want to be an engineer? Like programming and mechanics? VEX Robotics provides a hands-on platform for students to design, build, and test robotic systems. By programming and assembling physical robots, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how code interacts with hardware to control movement, sensors, and mechanisms.
This subject blends creativity, logic, and technical knowledge. With access to real VEX robotic kits and equipment, students will tackle real-world problems and develop functional robotic solutions that perform specific tasks. You’ll also explore how forces, motion, and mechanical systems can be harnessed to produce efficient, ethical, and sustainable outcomes.
Year 9 VEX Robotics factsheet (PDF)
Year 10 Technologies Courses
Food Technology
Food Technology in Year 10 is all about preparing you for Food Studies (VCE pathway) or Vocational (jobs/skills based) pathways such as kitchen operations, commercial cookery or hospitality. Explore how food works from a food science lens, while expanding on your current knowledge of food safety and hygiene, dietary requirements, nutrition and health.
Design your own food truck menu item as you work through the design process to meet the needs of the local community. Complete case study tasks where you use food to solve issues or problems that support good health and wellbeing. You will be cooking once every two weeks, and your cooking lessons support the learning you do in your theory classes.
This subject is not just about cooking and eating, and is a great subject for those interested in health, wellbeing and nutrition, sport and performance, food and ingredients and design.
Year 10 Food Technology factsheet (PDF)
Product Design
Product design is a subject where students take a solutions-based approach to the diverse needs and opportunities of individuals, society and the environment by designing products fit for purpose.
Students will learn and use the design process to identify real needs and opportunities for designing, engineering, making and evaluating products.
This introduces students to the manufacturing process and end-to-end skills around design and marketing.
Students completing this subject will have the ability to undertake VCE Product Design and Technology and express it using one of the practical modes (wood, metal, textiles).
Year 10 Product Design factsheet (PDF)
Applied Computing
In Applied Computing, students develop strategies and techniques for creating designed solutions to meet identified problems, needs and opportunities.
Students gain knowledge of key, in demand disciplines: data analytics, programming, emerging and innovative technologies and cyber security.
Legal and ethical responsibilities are also considered at individual and organisational levels to ensure solutions protect intellectual property and the privacy of data and information.
Year 10 Applied Computing factsheet (PDF)
Digital Technology
In Digital Technology, students consider how human interactions with networked systems introduces complexities surrounding access to, and the security and privacy of, data of various types.
Students regularly review processes and consider client needs when developing digital solutions.
Students will have the opportunity to analyse problems and design, develop and evaluate a range of digital solutions, such as database-driven websites and artificial intelligence engines and simulations.
Year 10 Digital Technology factsheet (PDF)
Senior Subject Resources
Food Studies
Explore food preparation, food systems and the relationships between food and health.
Product Design and Technologies
Apply a design process to develop and evaluate purposeful products.
Product Design and Technologies factsheet (PDF)
Discuss subject availability and the course that suits your goals with the Senior School team. Explore current VCAA study designs.
Questions About Technologies?
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