VM WRS - Manufacturing - Yarra Ranges Tech School

Maximum Number of Students

Duration

3 -6 Days 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

VM – Work Related Skills

Description

How can safety, creativity, and technology shape the future of manufacturing? This flexible 3–6 day program helps students explore the industry through real experiences and practical skills.

Program Overview

Day 1: Industry Tours & Introduction
Visit two Yarra Valley manufacturing sites. Learn about technologies, roles, and industry structure. Reflect on expectations and opportunities.

Day 2: Safety & VR Simulation
Use VR to identify hazards and complete a risk assessment. Discuss AI’s role in safety and start brainstorming product ideas.

Module 3: 3D Design & Printing
Create a prototype using CAD and 3D printing. Think about safety, materials, and user needs. Record your design process.

Module 4: AI & Programming
Explore how AI supports automation. Try basic programming or use AI tools to improve designs or simulate production.

Module 5: Future You & Enterprise Skills
Design a product (e.g. shirt, sticker, poster) that reflects your future self in industry. Learn branding and prepare your pitch.

Module 6: Final Pitch Presentation
Practise communication skills and deliver a professional pitch showcasing your product and journey.

Learning Outcomes

Apply safe work practices in real and simulated manufacturing environments.
Operate and interact with manufacturing technologies and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Work collaboratively to develop and refine a design project from concept to pitch.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to present ideas professionally.
Plan a manufacturing project using design tools, prototyping, and iterative thinking.
Apply AI tools and programming logic to solve real-world manufacturing needs.
Explore entrepreneurial pathways in manufacturing and develop a personal brand.

Career Paths

Production facilities
Industrial fabrication
Industrial designer
Manufacturing worker
OHS Officer
Workplace trainer or assessor

Tertiary Options

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (BHI)
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
Certificate IV in Engineering
Certificiate IV in Work Health & Safety
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Diploma of Business
Bachelor of Business

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre-work and post-work developed specifically for each program. We suggest reviewing and implementing these resources to enhance your curriculum and support alignment with the Victorian 2.0 curriculum.

Pre & Post Work

Share your resources

Yarra Ranges Tech School recognises the hard work our partner school teachers put into developing resources. If you have materials that link to our programs, we’d love to share them with your peers. Please contact us at YRTSProgrambookings@boxhill.edu.au to submit your resources.