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Future Focused

We facilitate innovative STEM programs, challenging Geelong students to solve real-world problems.

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The Geelong Tech School is a ‘technology hub’ that facilitates programs emphasising the vital science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills needed for the 21st Century.

Geelong Tech School compliments the education delivered by partner secondary schools through providing access to the latest technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and innovative learning programs. Programs are developed in partnership with local industry, community and schools.

Geelong Tech School programs equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue pathways to training/education and future careers.

 

2023 Program Guide

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Our Programs

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App app and away

Using UX design principles, ideate, plan, and build a prototype mobile phone app.

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Backed up to the Future

Design a robot that removes blockages in the pipes and drains around Geelong.

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CAD it

Design a product using 3D CAD software, then print it on a 3D printer.

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Coasting Drones

Investigate how drones are used in industry, and assist Life Saving Victoria to save lives.

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Code Breaker Series

Learn about microprocessors, create circuits, and write code to perform functions.

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Conservation and Culture

Create solutions for real-world problems in conservation and environmental science.

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Design for Humanity

Students design & prototype an engineering solution to a real-world humanitarian problem.

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Drone Dash

Use geometry, measurement and block coding to fly your drone around the course.

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Future Bricks

Students investigate Hemp as a sustainable and viable building product for the future.

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Future Fashion

Design and prototype a fashion accessory incorporating wearable technology.

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Inclusion Programs

Inclusion Programs are shorter and are specifically designed for smaller class sizes.

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Laser Make

Design and prototype a product using Adobe Illustrator and a laser cutter.

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Real Life Animated

Create and animate a 3D character, plugging in your own motion data.

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Remote & Virtual Learning

Our remote and virtual programs are accessible to schools outside the Geelong LGA.

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School Incursions

We’ll bring the Tech School to you for a week with our custom trailer.

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spARk

Design a cartoon character and bring them to life with animation and Augmented Reality.

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Table Maze

Design and build a cardboard maze then use block code to automate a solution.

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The Last Mile

Utilise physics and motion to undertake a design project exploring the future of mobility.

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Tilt Brush in VR

Paint a modern masterpiece on an endless canvas using Tilt Brush in Virtual Reality.

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Tinker Time

Build a project using Hummingbird electronics and Snap! coding.

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Urban Bee-ology

Analyse urban beekeeping and design a more ‘bee-friendly’ environment.

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Virtual X

Develop and apply creative design skills to create a 3D artwork in a VR environment.

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Stay up to date with the latest news & events

February 14, 2023

Industry Design Sprint 2023

Seeking enthusiastic and eager students in the Geelong region to participate in a 3-day design sprint.  If you have an interest in all things STEM, emerging technologies, solving real-world problems,

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January 30, 2023

AgriTech: It’s just the beginning!

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December 8, 2022

2023 Program Bookings are now open

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Upcoming events

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TOM Regional Makeathon
March 25, 2023

TOM Melbourne: Regional Makeathon The TOM: Melbourne Makeathon is traditionally a weekend marathon of making, with some preparatory online sessions in advance. We work with people with disability who have

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Industry Design Sprint 2023
March 28, 2023

Seeking enthusiastic and eager students in the Geelong region to participate in a 3-day design sprint.  If you have an interest in all things STEM, emerging technologies, solving real-world problems,

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Statewide KAE Camp
April 17, 2023

Staff from the Geelong Tech School will be involved with facilitating STEM workshops at the Statewide KAE camp in April held at Camp Jungai in Rubicon.

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STEM Agricultural Camp
May 8, 2023

Students will visit agricultural industries in Geelong to understand their business and investigate challenges. Students will then be supported through the design process to ideate and prototype using a range

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