Gippsland Tech School

What Gippsland Tech School does

Gippsland Tech School (GTS) is a Victoria State Government–funded educational initiative operating a high-tech learning environment in Morwell, Victoria, Australia. It delivers specialised technology-focused programs to secondary students (Years 7–8, 9–10, and VCE/VM) drawn from 18 participating schools across the Gippsland region. Programs are provided at no cost to schools and are structured around a human-centred Design Thinking framework aligned with Victoria's Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0), embedding student voice in curriculum design and delivery.

The organisation operates through two primary distribution channels: a main onsite facility at the corner of Princes Drive and Monash Way in Morwell, and a Mobile Tech School that travels to secondary schools in the Wellington and East Gippsland Shire. Its technology stack spans VR/AR/MR (extended reality), robotics (LEGO Mindstorms, micro-controllers including BBC micro:bits), drones (CASA-compliant pilot training), motion capture (Xsens suit), CAD/laser cutting (TinkerCAD), sensors, machine learning, and industry-standard creative software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Ableton, GarageBand, iMovie). Programs include multi-day industry challenges co-designed with local employers, custom programs, and structured curricula covering renewable energy, cyber security, sports science, film and media, agriculture technology, and Python coding.

GTS has no commercial revenue model. It is funded as a Victoria State Government initiative under the Department of Education's Tech Schools program, with TAFE Gippsland serving as the host organisation providing administrative and operational support. An advisory Tech School committee includes representatives from partner schools, industry, community, TAFE Gippsland, the Department of Education and Training, and the Tech Schools Central Office. The organisation monetises only indirectly through workforce-pipeline outcomes for ~20 named industry partners (Telstra, AGL, Marinus Link, Food & Fibre Gippsland, Gippsland Water, Southerly Ten, Energy Australia, Federation University, TAFE Gippsland, Latrobe City Council, Latrobe Regional Hospital, and others).

Name

Gippsland Tech School

Legal name

Gippsland Tech School

Website

https://gippslandtechschool.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gippsland Tech School is a Victoria State Government–funded initiative operating from Morwell that delivers free Design Thinking–based technology programs (robotics, VR/AR, drones, coding) to students from 18 secondary schools across Gippsland via an onsite facility and a Mobile Tech School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education / STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Administration of Education Programs (92311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Development (Unity, Unreal, 2D/3D) (EDAMACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Simulation, Scenario & Serious Games Design (EDAGAKAH), State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Educational technology services
• School industry partnerships
• Design thinking curriculum
• Secondary school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morwell, VIC

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Gippsland Tech School is a Victoria State Government Funded Initiative. No commercial revenue model exists as programs are provided free to participating schools in the Gippsland region.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gippsland Tech School (GTS) is a Victoria State Government-funded initiative that delivers technology-focused, Design Thinking-based educational programs to secondary school students from 18 participating schools across the Gippsland region. It operates a main onsite facility in Morwell and a Mobile Tech School that travels to partner schools in Wellington and East Gippsland Shire, offering 30+ specialised programs spanning robotics, VR/AR/MR, drones, renewable energy, cyber security, film and media, sports science, game design, and agricultural technology. Programs are provided free of charge to participating schools, with TAFE Gippsland serving as the host organisation.

Product overview

Gippsland Tech School is a Victoria State Government Funded Initiative providing a high-tech learning environment with innovative education programs linked with local industry. The organization operates a main Onsite facility in Morwell and a Mobile Tech School that travels to schools in Wellington and East Gippsland Shire. The portfolio consists of specialized programs (Custom Programs, Multi-Day Industry Challenges), onsite programs organized by year level (Year 7-8 programs including A Renewable Future, Adaptive Electronics, Industry Tech Taster, Intro to Sports Science, Renewable NextGen Neighbourhoods; Year 9-10 programs including Cyber Security, Extended Reality Content Design, Flat Pack Furniture Challenge, Growing into the Future, LEGO Sumo, Smart Cities, Video Game Design; VCE/VM programs including Cut & Compose film and media, Drones in Industry, Make Me Safer, The Science in Sport), and mobile programs (AI Art, Cyber Safety, Chemistry, Digital Art, Everyday Maths, Hands on Science, Industry Tech Taster, Physics, Python, Sports Science, Sustainable Futures). The programs use Design Thinking methodology and connect students from eighteen participating Gippsland schools with cutting-edge technologies and industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobile Tech School: Mobile service that connects Wellington and East Gippsland Shire secondary schools to new and emerging technologies, careers, curriculum, and real world learning opportunities.

Products and services

• Custom Programs Tailored learning programs created in collaboration with partner schools to meet specific curriculum needs and learning objectives. Delivered at the Morwell facility or via the Mobile Tech School.
• Multi-Day Industry Challenges Three-day intensive programs where students use Design Thinking to tackle real-world challenges provided by local industry partners across cybersecurity, renewable energy, health, food & fibre, and manufacturing sectors.
• Onsite Programs at Morwell Facility Onsite delivery of specialised technology programs at the Morwell facility (Corner of Princes Drive & Monash Way, Morwell VIC 3840) for students from 18 participating schools in Gippsland, covering Year 7-8, 9-10, and VCE/VM programs.
• Mobile Tech School Traveling technology education service bringing programs to Wellington and East Gippsland Shire secondary schools, including AI Art, Cyber Safety, Digital Skills in Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Sports Science, Sustainable Futures, and Python coding.
• Events Special events held throughout the year including Education Week, Science Week, and Community Open Days, delivered in conjunction with industry and community partners.
• A Renewable Future Year 7-8 introductory program exploring renewable energy types including wind turbines, solar panels, and hydrogen generation with hands-on experimentation.
• Adaptive Electronics Year 7-8 program building understanding of electrical circuits, micro-controllers, and their application in accessibility and access solutions.
• Industry Tech Taster Year 7-8 program providing exposure to industry-changing technologies through rotating activities covering VR, 3D design, laser cutting, micro-controllers, coding, and more.
• Intro to Sports Science Year 7-8 introduction to sports technologies including sensors, gamification, and performance monitoring using micro:bits, VR, and heart rate monitors.
• Renewable NextGen Neighbourhoods Year 7-8 sustainable housing and renewable energy design challenge using VR, robotics, and 3D design for creating eco-friendly neighbourhoods.
• Cyber Security Year 9-10 program on ethical hacking and cyber security fundamentals using PC, Linux, and AI for understanding vulnerabilities and protection strategies.
• Extended Reality Content Design Year 9-10 program on VR, AR, and MR content creation using iPads for designing extended reality solutions for industry and community applications.
• Flat Pack Furniture Challenge Year 9-10 two-day design challenge using CAD, laser cutting, and augmented reality for furniture design and digital marketing.
• Growing into the Future Year 9-10 agricultural technology program covering machine learning, sensors, robotics, drones, and renewable energy for food production innovation.
• LEGO Sumo Year 9-10 robotics coding and design competition using LEGO Mindstorms for learning coding fundamentals and design iteration.
• Smart Cities, Sustainable Solutions Year 9-10 systems thinking and sustainability planning using micro-controllers, robots, renewables, and Minecraft for urban planning challenges.
• Video Game Design Year 9-10 industry-standard game development using video game design software for teamwork, coding, and creative problem-solving.
• Cut & Compose: a film and media journey VCE/VM program covering the complete media production process using Adobe Premiere Pro and Ableton for planning, storyboarding, editing, and original soundtrack composition.
• Drones in Industry VCE/VM program on drone operation training covering CASA requirements, operator accreditation, and safe piloting of camera-carrying drones.
• Make Me Safer VCE/VM program on health and safety workplace innovation using Design Thinking, robotics, CAD, virtual electronics, and coding with makerspace materials.
• The Science in Sport VCE/VM program on sports performance analysis using Xsens Motion Capture Suit and various sports testing tools for biomechanical evaluation and athletic assessment.
• AI Art Mobile program on AI ethics and art generation, exploring artificial intelligence capabilities for creating artwork on iPads.
• Cyber Safety Mobile program on digital safety education covering secure passwords, online brand management, Terms of Service understanding, and identity protection.
• Sustainable Futures Mobile program on renewable energy exploration with wind turbines, solar panels, hydrogen electrolysis, fuel cells, and thermal imaging for sustainable building design.
• Physics Mobile program on physics concepts including wave properties, light interference patterns, and kinematics using waves on wire kits, optics kits, and gravity carts.
• Sports Science Mobile program on sports technology assessment using jump mats, speed gates, Blazepods, heart rate monitors, and VR/MR for fitness and performance evaluation.
• Grabbing the snake by the tail - an introduction to Python Mobile program introducing Python coding using iPads for creating interactive quizzes and learning text-based programming fundamentals.
• Chemistry - but not as you know it Mobile program using a virtual chemistry laboratory with VR and AR for safe exploration of atomic structures, periodic table, and virtual experiments.
• Digital Skills in Agriculture Digital resources including short films, reference notes, and curriculum materials for digital skills in agriculture, covering sensors, 3D design, and smart farming with TinkerCAD and iPads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain exposure to 30+ technology programs including machine learning, sensors, robotics, drones, VR/AR, renewable energy, and film production

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting partner and core partner.

• Telstrasupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner connecting students to telecommunications and technology career pathways in Gippsland
• AGLsupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy industry partner providing insights into energy transition and renewable careers in Gippsland
• Marinus Linkcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical energy infrastructure project partner connecting Tasmania and Victoria, offering career opportunities in clean energy
• Food & Fibre Gippslandcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry body representing food and fibre producers, providing real-world agricultural challenges for students
• Gippsland Watersupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility partner connecting students to careers in essential services and environmental management
• Latrobe Valley Expressive Blends (LVBL)supporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner engaged with Tech School programs
• Southerly Tencore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWind energy developer providing insights into offshore wind development and renewable energy careers
• Local Health Assemblysupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth sector partner connecting students to healthcare industry careers and challenges
• Gippsland Forestry Hubsupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry industry partner providing insights into sustainable forestry and related technologies
• Gippsportsupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sports organization partner for sports technology and science programs
• Agriculture Victoriasupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agriculture department partner providing expertise in agricultural technology and careers
• Latrobe Community Health Servicesupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner for health-focused student programs and career pathways
• Energy Australiasupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner connected to power generation and energy transition careers
• Safetechsupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety technology partner contributing to workplace safety programs
• Latrobe Regional Hospitalsupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility partner for health and medical technology programs
• Bulmer Farmssupporting partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural partner showcasing technology in large-scale food production
• Baw Baw Latrobe LLENcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Learning and Employment Network providing strategic support and community connections
• Federation Universitycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner providing pathway connections for students and potential collaboration
• Latrobe City Councilcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting community engagement and regional development
• TAFE Gippslandcore partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost organization providing administrative and operational support to Gippsland Tech School

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Federation University Australia: Federation University Australia (Gippsland campus) is an explicit pathway partner, with GTS facilitators such as Jed Foenander being Federation graduates. Operates a much larger higher-education portfolio but serves the same regional Gippsland pipeline.
• CSIRO Education and Outreach: National science agency's education and outreach programs including STEM programs for secondary students. Comparable as a government-backed STEM-skill development entity with similar mission to widen student exposure to emerging technologies.
• Questacon: National Science and Technology Centre delivering hands-on STEM learning experiences across Australia. Comparable as a publicly funded STEM-engagement entity targeting school-age learners, though at national scale rather than regional.
• TAFE Gippsland: Regional TAFE provider and host organisation for Gippsland Tech School; broader VET portfolio operating across Gippsland. Comparable as a regional post-secondary/continuing education provider with overlapping industry connections (Marinus Link, AGL) and overlapping learner cohort.

Direct peers

• Banyule Nillumbik Tech School: Victorian Tech School delivering state-funded STEM enrichment programs to secondary schools in the Banyule/Nillumbik area. Operates the same supplementary-education-to-schools model as Gippsland Tech School.
• Whittlesea Tech School: Victorian Tech School serving northern Melbourne secondary schools under the state Tech Schools initiative. Peer in funding mechanism, program architecture (Year 7–10 and VCE/VM) and school-partnership model.
• Casey Tech School: One of the ten Victorian Tech Schools funded by the Department of Education, delivering STEM enrichment (robotics, VR, renewables) to secondary schools in the Casey region. Operates under the same funding model and program taxonomy as Gippsland Tech School, differing only by geographic catchment.
• Wyndham Tech School: Victorian Tech School providing STEM programs to Wyndham-region secondary schools under identical state funding and Design Thinking-aligned methodology. Closest functional peer in terms of program design and partner-school model.
• Brimbank Tech School: Victorian Tech School serving secondary schools in Melbourne's western corridor with hands-on technology programs using the same government-funded, school-partner delivery model. Directly comparable in mandate, funding source and program structure.
• Yarra Ranges Tech School: Eastern Melbourne Tech School delivering technology-focused secondary-school programs via Victorian state funding. Same mission, funding model and target cohort as Gippsland Tech School.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkGfpJ0f2lOzhZ8-oxYOocQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gippsland-tech-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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