Technology subjects offered;
- Food / Home Economics
- Wood Technology
- Materials & Design
- Systems Engineering
- Textiles
- CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Flash Animation
- STEAM
- Flights and Drones
- Next Generation Design
- BioTech Solutions
- Games Programming
- IT (General)
- IT Applications
- Web Design
Years 7 and 8
Students are introduced to seven Technology subjects during their first two years at Lilydale High School, each with a strong emphasis on safety;
- Food Students
- Wood Technology
- Systems Engineering
- ICT
- STEAM
- Textiles
- Sustainability
Each subject occupies two periods per week and runs for a term each. This enables students to experience a good cross-section of available Technologies.
Prior to the commencement of any practical work, students complete thorough safety competencies, which entitle them to a Safety Licence.
Years 9 and 10
Students are required to participate in at least one Technology subject throughout the year. Students are free to elect more than one subject if they wish. At Lilydale High School, all Year 10 students have the opportunity to commence the first two units of a VCE subject.
Years 11 and 12
Each study is made up of four units. It is encouraged that Technology students elect Units 1 and 2 prior to Units 3 and 4.
Technology subjects offered at VCE include:
- Food Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Applied Computing
- Product Design and Technology (Wood)
- Product Design and Technology (Textiles)
Caitlin Marshall, Head of Technology