Curriculum - Technical Design

The Technology & Design Department at Daramalan College is well equipped to offer students a diverse range of Technology courses and experiences. The department has 10 separate workspaces including a textiles and design studio; computer lab with the latest 3D modelling, cad, office and internet software; two design and drawing rooms; two Wood Technology workshops; a Metals and Engineering workshop and an Automotive Technology and Engineering workshop. There are also some outdoor areas and projects that the department has been developing including a rain water tank and irrigation system, timber outdoor decking and oil seperator unit.

The department has a variety of machines and equipment that allows students to use numerous technology processes to design and make projects. There are hand tools, portable electric and cordless tools, fixed machines and computer controlled machines.

RACV Energy Breakthrough

The annual RACV Energy Breakthrough is a terrific design and technology challenge that requires students to design, make and test an energy efficient vehicle. The vehicles are presented to a judging panel, scrutinised by engineers and then raced for 24 hours in the small Victorian town of Maryborough.


The “Flying Boatmen” Energy Breakthrough vehicle	“Hybrid Theory” Systems Design and Construction, Petrol and Pedal power

Students are encouraged to enter the AGL Sustainable Living Competition sponsored by the University of NSW. Any environmentally friendly projects are eligible for their share of prizes to the value of $30000.


Year 10 D&T Rainwater tank installation	The Daramalan Recycle yard


Display table for war veteran medals	� size pool table

Nuts & bolts chess table	Daramalan shield

Chaise lounge	Table Soccer

Year 10 Turned Lamps & Year 7 Acrylic bookends	Year 9 Wood Tech stools & Year 10 recycled timber furniture items


Year 9 D&T jewellery boxes and clocks	Year 7 D&T First Prize at Royal Canberra Show Student Quilting Project

Year 11 Fashion Garments