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Technologies

Technologies encompasses a wide array of practical skills that better prepare students for the future by building their problem solving skills, exercising their imagination, encouraging persistence and highlighting the understanding and appreciation of the transition from the planning process to tactile action and product. Kent Street offers numerous pathways in technologies including home economics, various digital technologies, building and construction, and the manual arts of metalwork and woodwork.

In an increasingly technological and complex world, it is important to develop knowledge and skills to analyse and creatively respond to design and/or digital challenges.

Through the practical application of technologies including digital technologies, students develop dexterity and coordination through experiential activities. Technologies motivates young people and engages them in a range of learning experiences that are transferable to family and home, constructive leisure activities, community contribution and the world of work.

Technologies provides students with authentic learning challenges that foster curiosity, confidence, persistence, innovation, creativity, respect and cooperation. These attributes are necessary when using and developing solutions to make sense of complex ideas and relationships in all areas of learning. Technologies helps students to be regional and global citizens, capable of actively and ethically communicating and collaborating.

Learning

Aims

  • Investigate, design, plan, manage, create and evaluate solutions
  • Are creative, innovative and enterprising when using traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies, and understand how technologies have developed over time
  • Make informed and ethical decisions about the role, impact and use of technologies in the economy, environment and society for a sustainable future
  • Engage confidently with and responsibly select and manipulate appropriate technologies − materials, data, systems, components, tools and equipment − when designing and creating solutions
  • Critique, analyse and evaluate problems, needs or opportunities to identify and create solutions.

Senior School Courses offered in 2026

The Computer Science General course focuses on the fundamental principles, concepts, and skills within the field of computing and provides students with opportunities to develop flexibility and adaptability in the roles of developers and users. Students will develop problem-solving and diagnostic abilities, as well as technical skills as they study the theoretical and systems principles that underpin data management, system and software design, computer language and networking. They will learn how to develop new technological solutions to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and communities and explore the impact of developments in technology on the personal, social, and professional lives of its users.

The Building and Construction course encompasses the skills and applications of many of the trades and professions in the construction industry. Students have the opportunity to develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical environment, while acquiring an understanding of the need for sustainability, and an awareness of community and environmental responsibilities. Students will learn and practice building processes and technologies, including principles of design, planning and management.

Food Science and Technology is a general course to develop practical food related skills with no prerequisites. It builds on knowledge and skills taught in years 7-10. Year 11 studies can be continued with Year 12 Food Science and Technology. The course enables students to enhance employment, career opportunities and further education opportunities in an expanding market – including areas such as nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food processing, community services, hospitality and retail. Food Science and Technology will complement the Certificate in Hospitality offered as an employment pathway.

Food impacts every aspect of daily life and is essential for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. The application of science and technology plays an important role in understanding how the properties of food are used to meet the needs of consumers and producers – innovations, changing consumer demands, ethical influences. Food laws and regulations govern the production, supply and distribution of safe foods. Students develop their interests and skills through the design, production and management of food-related tasks.

The Materials Design and Technology Metal General course is a practical course. Students work with metal, with the design and manufacture of products as the major focus. Students have the opportunity to develop welding and fabrication skills that contribute to creating a product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and an understanding of the need for materials sustainability. Students will have the opportunity to work with modern metal fabrication equipment and design software in the Kent Street Senior High School Trade Training Centre.

The Materials Design and Technology Wood General course is a practical course. Students work with wood, with the design and manufacture of products as the major focus. Students have the opportunity to develop and practise skills that contribute to creating a product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and an understanding of the need for materials sustainability. Students will learn and practise manufacturing processes and technologies, including principles of design, planning and management.

This qualification is delivered over two years through the Australian Institute of Education and Training RTO code: 121314. Students undertaking this course will be enrolled with AIET.

The Curtin Trade Training Centre at Kent Street Senior High School provides trade quality training and equipment to allow students to achieve a qualification in metals fabrication over two years. This qualification delivers broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace.

More information available on the Pathways page.

This qualification is delivered over two years through the IVET Institute Pty Ltd RTO code: 40548. Students undertaking this course will be enrolled with iVet.

Whether you want to be a better cook, become a chef, a barista or work in ‘front of house’, SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality will give you the skills to cook up a storm. This two-year certificate develops skills and experience in food and beverage preparation and sales. Students will create food and beverages to sell to staff and students from a simulated café. Students will learn to market and package products, operate a commercial coffee machine and cash register. This certificate articulates to a range of post school options including apprenticeships and further studies in hospitality.

More information available on the Pathways page.

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