Design and Technology empowers and inspires students to recognise and create opportunities for innovation in a rapidly changing world and fosters creativity and the power of ideas. Design and Technology is compulsory in Years 8 and 9, and leads to a variety of specialist subjects in the senior school. Subjects available include Wood Technology, Metal Technology, CAD (Computer Aided Design), Electronics, Automotive Technology, Environmental Technology and Outdoor Construction. Students have the option of many pathways from subjects in Design and Technology, including Certificate courses, School-based apprenticeships and other TAFE or University pathways.