Due to the current restrictions related to COVID-19, we have modified and developed programs specifically for online delivery. Please see the online programs section below for more detail.
Yarra Ranges Tech School programs are co-designed with our industry, tertiary and community partners to ensure that students and teachers are exposed to real-world technologies, issues and trends. Human-Centred Design Thinking is at the centre of our program and is used to build and develop student's high-level transformative skills, including:
In our programs, students will work in teams of 4 to 6 to complete the challenges. Team-based problem solving is a critical means of developing high-level transformative skills.
This program focuses students on using design thinking principles; data analysis; RFID tracking technology; environmental science and sustainability principles to create a bee friendly environment. The student designed environment is complemented by an advertising campaign to raise community awareness of the importance of bees to the environment and society.
Minimum attainment of level 5. This program will be tailored for students at level 7, 8 or 9.
This program consists of 7-9 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
This program introduces students to a variety of innovations that could improve the transportation experience for commuters. Students are introduced to mobile app technologies, industrial design for aerodynamics and autonomous vehicle technology and provided time to build their understanding and application of each. The program concludes with teams of students using a Human Centred Design Thinking process and any or all of the technologies introduced to create a unique and innovative transport solution for a particular individual.
Minimum attainment of level 7. This program will be tailored for students at level 7, 8 or 9.
This program will take between 6-8 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students are introduced to robotics in hospitals, using the knowledge gained to prototype solutions that assist in improving and streamlining how the hospital functions, as well as increasing patient morale.
Minimum attainment of level 8.
This program will take between 3-5 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
This program asks students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities that have arisen during a pandemic. Students are challenged to design a mobile app which meets the real-life needs of individuals, businesses or governments utilising Human Centred Design Thinking tools and processes.
Minimum attainment of level 8.
This program is variable in its duration, but as a minimum, it would require 6-7 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
This program introduces students to sustainable energy sources, energy markets, basic geographical information systems and the role of data analytics as a means to make informed decisions. Working in teams, as part of a start-up company, students are required to identify opportunities for clean, renewable energy supply identifying suitable areas within Victoria to establish solar and wind farms. Students will be required to use their analysis of wind, solar exposure, existing energy infrastructure, townships and any other relevant geographical, ethical and social impacts on their decision.
Minimum attainment of level 9.
This program will take between 3-5 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
This program provides students with the opportunity to develop their scientific, critical and creative thinking skills in order to develop an energy efficient house which meets a specific set of criteria. Students are introduced to sustainability and eco-friendly housing concepts including different building materials. Breaking into teams students use an online simulation program to track the path of the sun across any location on the globe and use their observations to modify their house design and placement to meet a variety of briefs.
Minimum attainment of level 8.
This program will take between 4-6 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
This program introduces students to electronics and 3D printing empowering them to use these technologies to create a design for a wearable technology, tailored to a specific audience. Students will be introduced to concepts around wearable technologies, precision manufacturing, electronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and design thinking before developing a digital prototype.
Minimum attainment of level 9.
This program will take between 6-8 one hour sessions to complete – all completed online.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
On day one, students will tour horticulture and research sites, interacting with industry professionals and building research & empathy knowledge. From that, they will spend two days in teams, investigating and practicing techniques of different smart farming technologies. On the final date, they will present their solutions to the problem they identified on day one, demonstrating prototypes and their learning journey.
Minimum attainment of level 9 and maximum of level 10.
This program can be on consecutive days or spread over a term.
1 day for site visit
2 days at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Building on visits to off-the-grid housing projects and Box Hill Institute Trades and Design Faculties, students will work in teams to design & develop a sustainable house. This program introduces students to digital simulation of a house, as well as physical model building. Students analyse factors affecting solar and wind energy generation, building materials and house placement, using computer aided design and precision manufacturing techniques.
Minimum attainment of level 9 and maximum of level 10.
This program can be on consecutive days or spread over a term.
1 day for site visit
2 days at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students work in teams to assist in the development of a smart city, using Autonomous Vehicles to create and optimise transport networks. They learn about the systems and integrations which are essential to the construction of a smart city. The multi-day sessions allow time for students to develop concepts and prototypes to integrate with our existing smart city system.
Minimum attainment of level 9 and maximum of level 10.
This program can be on consecutive days or spread over a term.
1 day for site visit
2 days at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students are introduced to robotics and electronics, using the knowledge gained to prototype solutions that assist in improving and streamlining how the hospital functions, as well as increasing patient morale.
Minimum attainment of level 8.
This program can be on consecutive days or spread over a term.
Day 1 at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Day 2 at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students are introduced to electronics, programming and precision manufacturing techniques. Using the knowledge gained, and working in teams, students design, test and prototype different ideas for wearable technology to address a user’s need.
Minimum attainment of level 9 and maximum of level 10.
This program can be on consecutive days or spread over a term.
Day 1 at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Day 2 at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students are introduced to robotics and electronics, using the knowledge gained to prototype solutions that assist in improving and streamlining how the hospital functions, as well as increasing patient morale.
Minimum attainment of level 8.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Over two seperate subtle sessions, students work in teams to utilise sensor-based robots (session 1) and 3D virtual reality modelling (session 2) to build their solution to clearing pipes. Students investigate insects and use biomimicry concepts to develop their solutions while also focusing on sustainability, water and infrastructure management.
Minimum attainment of level 8 and maximum of level 10.
This program consists of two seperate sessions across 2 days at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students are introduced to electronics, programming and precision manufacturing techniques. Using the knowledge gained, and working in teams, students design, test and prototype different ideas for wearable technology to address a user’s need.
Minimum attainment of level 9 and maximum of level 10.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students design an urban farm to solve real-world sustainability and food supply issues. Taking food and fibre as the industry context, they will explore practices relating to urban and rooftop farms, Internet of Things for urban farming, food sustainability, climate change, agribusiness and start-ups.
Minimum attainment of level 7.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students use industry-standard professional computer games design and development software to make a game, using inspiration from nature. Their task is to use their creativity to create game environments and pitch their ideas.
Minimum attainment of level 9.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
In teams of 3, students train model cars to drive autonomously and participate in a debate about the future impact of self-driving cars on our society.
Minimum attainment of level 7.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students work in teams on small start-up project to identify opportunities for clean renewable energy supply. Their task is to analyse climate and infrastructure data in order to select prime locations for establishing solar and wind farms.
Minimum attainment of level 9.
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in:
Students in team of 4 to 6 are introduced to sensors, controllers and coding in a design thinking challenge. Students use the knowledge gained to ideate, design, prototype and test different ideas to produce solutions to their identified problem. This program is designed to introduced students to YRTS Design Thinking but also to build relationships and friendships among students at the start of secondary schooling.
Minimum attainment of level 7 and maximum of level 8..
This program is 1 day at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
Industry Alignment
Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:
Technologies Introduced
Students will develop knowledge and skills in: