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• FREE MEMBERS EVENT - Free Forest Learning Resources for Design & Technologies Teachers (PL2530)

  • When
    31 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Thursday 31st July

  Where: Online 4pm - 5pm

  Presenters: Forest Learning

  Cost: Free for DATTA Vic Members ONLY

  

  Forest Learning provides educators with free teaching resources relevant to the Australian Curriculum and with a focus on Australian forests and sustainable timber products.

  Forest Learning has created a wide range of resources specifically for teachers and students of Design & Technologies. These include several that DATTA Vic has contributed to, including the Sustainable Cardboard Seating Project and Sustainable Schools - Going Green in your Canteen with Rayon.

  Join the lovely team from Forest Learning in this online session and learn about the wealth of free support materials that are available to help you with your classroom teaching - from the properties of wood to the virtual reality toolkit!

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• Teachers' Tour of Kimono (PL2535)

  • When
    1 Aug 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    National Gallery of Victoria
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    8

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  When: Friday 1st August, 4pm - 5pm

  Where: National Gallery of Victoria

  Cost: 

  Members $35

  Non-Members $45

  

  Kimono designs and Japanese style have inspired global art, design and fashion since Japan re-opened to the world in the mid nineteenth-century.

  This NGV exhibition displays historically significant and visually dynamic examples of costume and fashion from Japanese history, and establishes a creative lineage to the most experimental and innovative fashion designers of today.

  Join an NGV educator for this teacher tour which explores exhibition highlights, and offers an incredible example of cultural influence on design.

  

  And if you feel like keeping the night going, you can always buy a ticket for the Friday Night event and enjoy drinks, music and entry to French Impressionism.

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• VCE PD&T Exam Prep for Teachers (PL2523)

  • When
    19 Aug 2025
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Tuesday 19 August, 4pm - 6pm 

  Where: Online - Teams link will be sent one business day prior to event. 

  Presenter: Jacinta O'Leary

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members
  • $49 for university students/CRT members/pre-service teachers

  

  This webinar is for teachers who want to prepare their students for the end of year exam on the new PD&T study design.

  It will be led by experienced educator and author Jacinta O'Leary, who will discuss essential new knowledge, explore common errors, and offer hints and tips for exam success.

  The session will focus on: 

  • refreshment of Unit 3 and 4 outcomes 
  • strategies to assist your students 
  • activities that are suitable for students 
  • sharing ideas and tips to gain the best results. 

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• VCE Systems Engineering Exam Prep for Teachers (PL2529)

  • When
    26 Aug 2025
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Tuesday 26th August, 4pm - 6pm 

  Where: Online - Teams link will be sent one business day prior to event. 

  Presenter: Colin Chapman

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members
  • $49 for university students/CRT members/pre-service teachers

  

  This webinar is for teachers who want to prepare their VCE class for the end of year exam.

  It will be led by experienced educator and curriculum writer Colin Chapman, who will discuss essential knowledge, explore common errors, offer hints and tips for exam success and share a range of helpful student resources.

  The session will focus on: 

  • refreshment of Unit 3 and 4 outcomes 
  • strategies to assist your students 
  • activities that are suitable for students 
  • sharing ideas and tips to gain the best results. 

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• FREE MEMBERS' EVENT - The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades (PL2537)

  • When
    28 Aug 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  "If we don’t invest in our collective ability to make and create, we will be looking at a future where we are powerless to affect positive change."
  

  When: Thursday 28th August

  Where: Online 4pm - 5pm

  Presenters: Deborah Klein, Centre for Rare Trades

  Cost: Free for DATTA Vic Members ONLY

  

  The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades was established in 2022 as a place dedicated to the preservation of rare skills, knowledge and practice to ensure the language of ‘making’ in Australia is not lost to history and remains alive and accessible for future generations.  

  The Rare Trades Centre is a place dedicated to safeguarding this important part of Australia’s national heritage and offers public programming including workshops, masterclasses, events and residencies. 

  DATTA Vic is delighted to be working on a 2026 teacher professional learning program with the Rare Trades Centre, so we invite all our members to join this online teach meet.

  You'll learn about their world-class education facility in traditional trades, crafts and skills, where they champion traditional trades and offer people the unique opportunity to take part in a wide range of workshops- from natural dyeing to leatherwork, and silversmithing to armouring!

  

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• Introduction to soldering and basic electronic parts (PL2520)

  • When
    5 Sep 2025
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Whittlesea Tech School
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  When: 5th September, 9.30am - 3.30pm

  Where: Whittlesea Tech School, Epping

  Cost:

  • $269 for members
  • $380 for non-members 
  • $169 for students/CRT Members

  

  Ever wanted to learn to Solder?

  Interested in getting started with basic Electronics?

  Want to build your own Picaxe 14M2 Microcontroller to run your own Infrared controlled Mini Musical juke Box?

  This workshop led by Pat McMahon is the one for you!

  You will:

  • learn to solder
  • learn about simple electronic parts
  • build your own programmable microcontroller
  • build your own mini musical jukebox
  • take home your model

  Feel free to give Pat a call on 0413 305 092 if you have questions about this session.

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

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• Fusion 360 for Beginner-Intermediate Levels (PL2526)

  • When
    15 Sep 2025
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Yarra Ranges Tech School
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  When: Monday 15th September, 9:30am - 3:30pm

  Where: Yarra Ranges Tech School

  Presenter: Travis Burroughs, Director

  Cost:

  • $219 for members
  • $319 for non-members 
  • $119 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

  NB: If you are a partner school with Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, please contact pl@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 

  Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

  

  Studying the Technologies equips students to design, create, use and evaluate innovative solutions that meet current and future needs using a range of technologies.

  CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software is crucial in design and engineering, enabling the creation of 2D and 3D models, facilitating design visualisation and evaluation while streamlining the design process. 

  Fusion 360 is a cloud-based, 3D CAD and CAM software developed by Autodesk, used for modelling, simulation, and documentation, particularly for product design and manufacturing. The education plan gives eligible students and teachers free access to Autodesk software for educational purposes. 

  
  

  In this full day hands-on workshop, Yarra Ranges Tech School Director Travis Burroughs will take you through all you need to get started and then advance beyond beginners' level in your classroom teaching.

  You'll explore the use of the software for designing, and exporting these files to be produced by a laser cutter or 3D printer. You'll learn about real world examples of classroom projects created with Fusion 360, and will go back to school with more confidence to get your students using this technology.

  NB: If you are a partner school with Yarra Ranges Tech School please contact pl@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• VCE PD&T Online Exam Prep for Students (PL2527)

  • When
    20 Sep 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Saturday 20th September, 10am - 12:30pm

  Where: Online - via webinar - details provided on receipt of payment.

  Presenter: Jill Livett

  Cost:

  • $35 per student (Free for accompanying teacher)
  • $80 per member teacher participating without any students
  • $110 per non-member teacher participating without any students
  • $45 Preservice teachers without any students

  

  Form must be completed by a teacher on behalf of all students. 

  This workshop will help prepare students for the end of the year VCE PD&T exam. It will focus on:

  • a refreshment of Unit 3 & 4 outcomes
  • relevant information from the examiner's reports and previous exams
  • a range of helpful student activities
  • sharing hints and tips to gain the best results
  • lots of exam revision resources to keep

  Students should ensure they have drawing materials for the activities.

  *Please note: the session link will be sent out to the email on the registration form a couple of days prior to the event. A recording of this session will be available to purchase in the DATTA Vic online shop 

  Click HERE to access DATTA Vic's Child Protection Policy, Procedures and insurance documentation.

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass (PL2525)

  • Start
    22 Sep 2025
  • End
    25 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College

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  FOR OUT OF FIELD EDUCATORS TEACHING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

  
  

  When: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th September 2024

  Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook, Melbourne

  Presenter:  Colin Chapman & Anthony Gasson

  Cost:

  Members: $990

  Non-members: $1200

  

  DATTA Vic is delighted to once again delighted to deliver our Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass program during the September school break.

  Systems Engineering offers a great way to deliver STEM learning opportunities that equip young people with the skills they'll need for a global, technology-driven and flexible future.

  However, Victorian schools are facing barriers to successful delivery, including dropping numbers of student enrolments at VCE and a lack of qualified teachers in the Design & Technologies learning area.

  Our Success with Systems Engineering program has four aims:

  • To upskill teachers from other STEM areas (Design & Technologies, Physics, etc) to deliver engaging and relevant Systems Engineering programs

  • To support schools who are struggling to recruit Systems Engineering teachers
    

  • To explore ways to attract and retain a more diverse cohort of students in Systems Engineering
  • To offer support to schools to set up VCE Systems Engineering as a senior subject

  We'll also be taking a look at the new 2026 study design, to ensure our participants are ready to implement it for next year.

  Registrations are open now to participate in this teacher masterclass, which will run in the term break from 22-25 September

  Numbers are strictly limited, so register early to ensure your place.

  Morning tea and lunch each day are served, and all resources are provided.

  Feedback from participants of our previous Success with Systems workshops:

  • The masterclass covered all the requirements to be able to know how to begin teaching VCE Systems.
  • A Lot of practical demonstrations and hands-on activities to develop skills for teaching
  • Practical demos tuning us into having a go! The challenges throughout were pitched at the right fundamental level.
  • Great strategies for how to teach complicated topics
  • Was amazing! I learned so much about course content in regards to VCE and I enjoyed learning the components of systems and coding.
  • Very well presented and totally engaging

  
  

  

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

  
  

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• VCE Systems Engineering Online Exam Prep for Students (PL2528)

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Saturday 11th October, 9.30am - 11.30am

  Where: Online - via webinar - details provided on receipt of payment.

  Presenter: Michael Slinger

  Cost:

  • $35 per student (Free for accompanying teacher)
  • $80 per member teacher participating without any students
  • $110 per non-member teacher participating without any students
  • $45 Preservice teachers without any students

  

  Form must be completed by a teacher on behalf of all students. 

  This workshop will help prepare students for the end of the year VCE Systems Engineering exam. It will focus on:

  • a refreshment of Unit 3 & 4 outcomes
  • relevant information from the examiner's reports and previous exams
  • a range of helpful student activities
  • sharing hints and tips to gain the best results
  • lots of exam revision resources to keep

  *Please note: the session link will be sent out to the email on the registration form a couple of days prior to the event. A recording of this session will be available to purchase in the DATTA Vic online shop. 

  Click HERE to access DATTA Vic's Child Protection Policy, Procedures and insurance documentation.

  Disclaimer

  The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

  Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

  
  

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• DATTA Vic Special Members' Event & AGM - Biotextiles in the Classroom (PL2536))

  • When
    15 Oct 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St Michael's Grammar School

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  When: Wednesday 15th October, 5:30pm - 8pm

  Where: St Michael's Grammar School, St Kilda

  Cost: FREE for all members - booking essential

  

  We are delighted to welcoming you to our our 2025 special members' event & Annual General Meeting, to be help on the 15th October at St Michael's Grammar School in St Kilda.

  This year's keynote presentation is all about BIOTEXTILES - natural or synthetic materials which have been engineered to interact with living organisms or designed with environmental sustainability in mind. They find applications in diverse fields, including medicine, hygiene, and more recently, sustainable fashion. 

  Megan Duggan from MLC will be introducing us to some of the classroom projects her students have undertaken using biofabrics. If you want to experiment with the future of sustainable materials, this is the perfect place to start!

  Then at the DATTA Vic AGM, you'll get to hear about the work we've been doing on behalf of our members over the past year. This meeting offers you the chance to have a say in the running of YOUR association.

  This is a free event, but registration is essential. We can't wait to see you there!

  
  

  
  

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• MISSION:INNOVATE - THE DATTA VIC 2025 CONFERENCE

  • When
    5 Dec 2025
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT)
  • Spaces left
    200

  
  

  When: December 5, 2025

  Where: Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT), Melbourne

  TICKETS:

  • Member: $295.00
  • Non-member: $395.00
  • University Student/Pre-service: $95.00*

  

  The DATTA Vic 2025 annual conference is sure to be an out of this world experience! It's taking place on December 5 at NCAT, so make sure you save the date!

  Workshop submissions are now open. We're seeking proposals for sessions which celebrate innovation in Design & Technologies education.  And if you have an idea for a space-related workshop, we'd love to hear it!

  WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

  

  CONFERENCE KEYNOTE We're delighted to announce our keynote presenter for 2025 Systems Engineer and satellite designer Robert Mearns of Melbourne Space Lab.  Melbourne Space Lab develops technological solutions to nanosatellites. It is a leader in nanosatellite research and development in Australia, with a focus on scientific investigation and commercial opportunities.

  Rob has worked on a range of space technologies projects, including the Skyhopper, a pioneering cubesat space telescope to find planets around other stars, and the SpIRIT (Space Industry – Responsive – Intelligent – Thermal) nano-satellite, an Australia-Italy mission supported by the Australian Space Agency.

  
  

  In his keynote, Rob will explore his role in spacecraft design with Melbourne Space Lab, chart his own journey into engineering and explore the roles of designers and engineers in Australia's ventures into space exploration.

  
  

  

  * To be eligible for the student ticket, you must register with your university email.

  READ OUR CONFERENCE TERMS & CONDITIONS HERE

  
  

  
  

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