Innovation with technology education

The subject started 1870 aboard an anchored convict ship called the Vernon. Its intention was to provide wayward children with skill or trade and make them a valued member if society. The boys were trained in trades of short supply such as wagon wheel making and cobbling. The girls were housed separately and trained in domestic chores.

What , where and how is it taught?

• Junior years Victorian curriculum F-10
• Senior years 11-12 VCE, VET
• Students gain knowledge and learn Processes with materials, systems, the environment, problem solving and the use of tools and equipment.
• Technology has the ability to motivate students because it has the design process as it’s impetus

The design process

• Is a process used by students to solve a problem, need or want.
• Students are presented with a situation known as a design brief and use cognition to solve it.

Do you enjoy or are you good at Technology subjects?

• Metalwork and engineering
• Woodwork, building and construction
• Furniture and cabinet making
• Automotive
• Hospitality
• Home economics
• Art
• Drama
• Electronics/ robotics

Swan Hill college has the most up dated equipment within our technology department to educate you as a valuable contributor to the working world.
We regularly update equipment to the most advanced equipment available. Some examples are, engineering department, building department, furniture, cooking and hospitality, art and automotive.

CAD programs

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