Technologies
Technology subjects at WRC are available to students from Year 7 through to Year 12.
Our Technology program empowers students to become creative problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and confident makers. With a strong focus on real-world skills and hands-on learning, we offer three key areas of study: Digital Technology, Food Technology, and Materials Technology.
Digital Technology
In Digital Technology, students explore the exciting world of coding, robotics, design thinking, and digital systems. They learn to solve problems using technology, develop apps, create digital content, and understand how data and systems impact our world. This area fosters creativity, collaboration, and future-ready skills essential for careers in IT, gaming, cybersecurity, and beyond.
Year 7
- Digital Technology
Year 9/10
- Prototyping and 3D Printing
- CAD and CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture) includes material Technology
- Mechatronics – includes Material Technology
VCE
- Applied Computing and Data Analysis
Food Technology
Our Food Technology program teaches students the science of food, nutrition, and sustainability while developing practical cooking skills. Students plan, prepare, and evaluate a range of dishes, gaining insights into food production, cultural influences, and health and wellbeing. This area is ideal for those interested in hospitality, health sciences, nutrition, or food service industries.
Year 7
– Foods
Year 8
– Food for Health and Life
Year 9
– How sweet it is
– Bakery
Year 10
– Advanced Foods
VCE
– Food Studies
Material Technology
Materials Technology, students work with wood, plastics, and other materials to design and build functional products. They learn to use tools, machinery, and design software safely and effectively. This program builds problem-solving and design skills while encouraging creativity and craftsmanship — opening pathways into trades, engineering, construction, and design fields.
Year 7/8
– Metal In
– Wood
– Textiles
Year 8
– Resistant Materials
Year 9 – Fashion, Hair and Beauty
– Working with Wood Intermediate
– Working with Metal Intermediate
Year 9/10
– Textiles Independent Choice.
– Bike Power
-CAD and CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture) includes Digital Technology
– Mechatronics – includes Digital Technology
Year 10
– Small Engines
– Working with Wood Advanced
– Working with Metal Advanced
VCE
– Product Design and Technology Metal/Wood/Textiles
Pathways and Careers
Studying Technologies can lead to the following careers:
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- (coming soon)