Technologies & Engineering:
Technologies & Engineering provides a pathway for students who have studied Stage 1 Technologies and Engineering and Cert II Electrotechnology. Students investigate a range of existing products, systems and materials, then develop their own projects that meet a specific design brief. Major projects can range from product design, robotics, metal fabrication, electrical and electronics engineering, furniture design and construction. This course runs under the SACE subject Design, Technology and Engineering – Industry and Entrepreneurial Solutions (2IES20)

Fashion & Textiles:
Fashion & Textiles provides a pathway for students who have studied Stage 1 Fashion and Textiles. Students investigate a range of existing designs and textiles materials that will inform the development of their own textiles’ items. Students then use a range of skills and production techniques including the use of hand tools, sewing machines, vinyl cutter, heat press and other equipment required to design and make their chosen garments. This course runs under the SACE subject Design, Technology and Engineering – Material Solutions (2MRS20)

Digital Media:
This course provides a pathway for students who have studied Stage 1 Digital Media. Students can choose either photography, graphic design, web-design, film or multi-media as the context for their major project. They select the most relevant and appropriate techniques to effectively communicate their projects. Students have the option to produce a range of different media products using industry standard software. This course runs under the SACE subject Design, Technology and Engineering – Digital Communication Solutions (2DCS20)

Please note: from the 3 courses above, you can only select 2 that contribute to an ATAR score. Only a maximum of 40 Stage 2 credits in the Design, Technology and Engineering contexts count towards an ATAR.

Business Innovation:
Students learn, explore and develop the tools to undertake theoretical and practical solutions to businesses who are ether starting or already established. They develop skills in decision- making and project management, financial literacy and information management, innovation and the understanding of global, local, and digital perspectives.

Food & Hospitality:
This course provides opportunities to plan, prepare and cater for a range of school events and functions. The students develop skills and safe work practices in the preparation, storage and handling of food, complying with current health and safety legislation. Students focus on the impact of the food and hospitality industry and examine the contemporary and changing nature of the industry. Students will further develop relevant knowledge and skills as consumers and industry workers.

This subject incurs an additional subject levy. In 2025 the fee was $120 per year but this may be subject to change in 2026.