Smart Energy Systems & Robotics – Yarra Ranges Tech School

Maximum Number of Students

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 7 – 10 Digital and Technologies
VCE – Systems

Description

Students build solar panel sun-tracking systems and participate in robotics chllenges, developing skills in system design, sensor programming, control algorithms, and robotics programming. Students learn to apply systems thinking to energy challenges, preparing for careers in clean energy and technology.

Learning Outcomes

Design and construct a solar tracking system, applying principles of digital technologies and design
Program sensors for collecting and analysing data related to energy applications
Develop and implement algorithms for managing automated energy systems
Program a robot to perform specific tasks, demonstrating skills in robotics and system control
Use systems thinking to analyse and solve complex problems in interconnected energy networks

Career Paths

Energy providers
Renewable energy engineer
Automation companies
Robotics engineer
Systems engineer
IoT specialist
Telecommunications

Tertiary Options

Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Swinburne / Deakin)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Monash / RMIT)
Bachelor of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Monash)

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

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After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.

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