Design Technology

Guilford Young College offers a wide range of courses within the Design and Technology field.

These courses encourage students to unleash their creative potential and develop their passion for innovation and problem-solving through design.

Led by a team of experienced educators and industry professionals, our department offers a dynamic curriculum that encompasses a wide range of design disciplines.

Students engage in hands-on projects that blend craftsmanship with technology, allowing them to explore their creativity while mastering essential design principles and techniques, including metal, wood, automotive, textiles and Housing and Design.

Courses

Course Options Offered

  • Automotive & Mechanical Technologies 2

  • Design & Production (Metal) 2

  • Design & Production (Wood) 2

  • Design & Production (Textiles) 2

  • Design & Production (Digital Craft) 2

  • Object Design (Utas)

  • Computer Graphics & Design Foundation 2

  • Housing & Design 3

  • Computer Graphics & Design 3 

  • Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (VET)

  • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (VET)

  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways (VET)

  • Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (VET)

Frequently ASked Questions

  • No. For example, past students have used a combination of timber, plastic and metal in their major project.

  • In the past the College has allowed a budget of approximately $150-$200.

  • The approximate balance in previous years would be 70% practical to 30% theoretical.

Still Got Questions?

Bec Clifford - Head of Design Technology

rclifford@gyc.tas.edu.au


Other Helpful Links

  • Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC) website.

  • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) website.

  • Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) website.