Geelong Tech School | Geelong's state of the art technology hub

Welcome to the Geelong Tech SchoolFuture Focused

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

VCE Engineering PD

Friday February 28th

A ‘hands-on’ dive into the Engineering Process.

This professional learning opportunity hopes to provide insight into the learning involved in the production of a small autonomous vehicle.

The session will focus on each stage of the project and Engineering Process.

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.

Our Programs

Design to Thrive

AgriTech

Create a solution for real-world problems in the agricultural sector.

Tech Taster

App app and away

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

Tech Taster

CAD it

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

Tech Taster

CineHaiku

Students will create a 30-second, three-part film using Tech School’s media production stage.

Core Program

Coasting Drones

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

Tech Taster

Code Breaker

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

Design to Thrive

Conservation and Culture

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

Tech Taster

Cyber Heist

Communicate, hijack and program to understand the vulnerabilities of online systems.

Core Program

Design for Humanity

Explore humanitarian engineering, build your design skills and prototype for good.

Core Program

EcoData

Use data storytelling to communicate insights regarding renewable energies.

Core Program

Future Bricks

Students investigate hemp as a viable and sustainable building material for the future.

Core Program

Future Fashion

Design and prototype a fashion accessory incorporating wearable technology.

Tech Taster

Game Design

An introduction to the principles of game design and Unreal Engine.

Tech Taster

Laser Make

Learn Adobe Illustrator, laser cutting and create a snow globe masterpiece!

Core Program

Re-Urbanise

Explore the development of urbanism and prototype an urban redevelopment.

Tech Taster

Real Life Animated

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

Remote & Virtual

Remote & Virtual Learning

Our remote and virtual program is accessible to Victorian schools outside the Geelong LGA.

Tech Taster

Reuse Revolution

Reuse and Remould shredded plastic to make a brand-new recycled plastic item.

Tech Taster

Street Art X

Explore Street Art as an art form, and its punchy position in the artistic landscape.

Tech Taster

Table Maze

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

Core Program

The [Re]Generation

Explore climate change, renewable energy and teamwork through an RPG-survival game.

Tech Taster

Tinker Time

Build an exciting mini-golf hole using cardboard, robotics and Snap! coding.

Core Program

Urban Bee-ology

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

News & events

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December 5, 2024

Celebrating the 2024 Ambassador Program

We’re proud to share some highlights from this year’s program and congratulate our very first Year 8 Ambassadors of 2024! Throughout this year, students had the opportunity to: Create chocolate

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Re-Urbanise: A New Core Program in Urban Design

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November 19, 2024

From The Ground Up: Building Skills That Last

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Upcoming events

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VCE Engineering PD

February 28, 2025

This professional learning opportunity hopes to provide insight into the learning involved in the production of a small autonomous vehicle.

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Maker Faire

April 1, 2025

In this dynamic two-day program, students will visit the Tech School to address a challenge faced by a local business or industry. Working in teams, they will creatively utilise everyday

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Girls In STEM – Industry Design Sprint

June 30, 2025

This empowering gathering is designed to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.

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Industry Design Sprint

September 1, 2025

Seeking enthusiastic and eager students in the Geelong region to participate in a 4-day design sprint. If you are interested in all things STEM, emerging technologies, solving real-world problems, and

2025 Program Guide

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