PATHWAYS
Digital
Badges
Our digital badges allow students and teachers to digitally represent the skills and knowledge they have acquired through participating in Monash Tech School programs.
What is a Digital Badge?
A digital badge sometimes referred to as a micro-credential, is a portable, verified, and secure representation of acquired knowledge, skills, and achievements. Monash Tech School issues digital badges to represent learning outcomes, experiences, or competencies digitally. Digital badges represent achievements valued by employers and are valuable additions to websites, resumes, social media pages and professional profiles such as LinkedIn. They tell your professional story to others in a complete and validated way.
Digital badges allow an employer to view the skills, training, education, and experience that the badge holder acquired or demonstrated to earn the badge's credential. This assists to give employers confidence that what job-seekers have included in their resumes is accurate and up-to-date.
When and how are Digital Badges issued?
Monash Tech School issues digital badges for specific programs such as Industry Immersions and Professional Learning. Our badges are issued through the platform Credly, which allows badges to be shared and verified online in a simple and secure way. Following the completion of one of these programs, participants will receive an email from Credly on behalf of Monash Tech School with the digital badge. From this email, participants can claim their badges via the link and by following the steps to create an account.
Our Digital Badges
Big Build - Immersion Day
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Through hands-on activities led by experts, and a site visit to Holmesglen Institute’s Victorian Tunnelling Centre, earners have gained valuable insights into the role of STEM in the Big Build. With a focus on interactive learning, earners have been introduced to the importance of PPE, communication in an underground emergency, simulated equipment operation, and safe construction site practices. Earners have attended an Industry Immersion Day delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Clean Energy Engagement
CLEAN ENERGY
Through a week-long work experience placement at a clean energy focused organisation, earners have gained insights into the Clean Energy sector. In their placement, earners have been given real, hands-on experience demonstrating what it's actually like to work in the industry, the range of careers and the innovation and technologies being implemented now and into the future. Earners have attended a work experience placement, delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Career Launchpad
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Through engaging in active career conversations with secondary school students, earners have participated in multiple short interviews where they shared their own career tips, advice and experiences. Earners supported students to gain insight into their industry have shared their expertise that has allowed students to unpack multiple career pathways and occupations. Earners have supported excellence in STEAM as part of the Victorian Government's Tech Schools Initiative.
Bureau of Meteorology
SCIENCE
Through hands-on activities and a site visit to the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre, earners have gained valuable insights into the climate and meteorology sectors. With a focus on interactive learning, earners have been introduced to key meteorological concepts, including atmospheric structure, observation systems, and climate forecasting tools. Earners have attended an Industry Immersion Day delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
SuperIP - Immersion Day
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Earners of this badge are able to understand the basics of intellectual property rights, how inventions are protected with a patent and the structure of a patent application. They can work collaboratively with a team to draft a set of patent claims to protect an invention. In addition, Earners have experienced insights into how intellectual property law supports scientific research and innovation. Earners have displayed professionalism in a corporate-style environment.
Cyberpowers - Immersion Day
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Earners have gained foundational insights into the humanitarian and mathematical aspects of cybersecurity. They can use skills that they have developed to obtain a proactive rather than reactive approach to cybersecurity, including analysing vulnerabilities and evaluating risk. Earners have participated in an Industry Immersion Day at Monash Tech School designed and delivered in collaboration with RMIT University School of Science.
Holmesglen Health Showcase
HEALTH & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Through practical activities and an on-site visit to Holmesglen Institute, earners have experienced insights into health industry pathways. Earners have participated in activities and innovative learning methodologies related to allied health and nursing care, using pathology and laboratory techniques to analyse human samples and the significance of simulations to enhance patient care training. Earners have attended a Health Showcase at Holmesglen Institute, delivered in collaboration with MTS.
Renewable Energies
CLEAN ENERGY
Through practical activities and an on-site visit to Holmesglen Institute's Renewable Energy Centre for Excellence, earners have gained insights into the Renewable Energy and Engineering sectors. Focusing on interactive exploration, earners have been introduced to the relationship between PV models and the sun, electric welding techniques, and basic electrical circuits used in the renewable energy sector. Earners have attended an immersion day, delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Supersport - Immersion Day
TOURISM, SPORTS & MAJOR EVENTS
Through interacting with expert educators in the fields of Data Analytics, Media and Communications, and through investigating technologies used in AFLW player performance, earners have experienced insights into Sports Technologies, AFLW, and Communications pathways. Earners have participated in an AFLW fitness session and learnt about the skills needed to produce media content for a professional sporting organisation.
AU International Airshow
SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Through an onsite visit to the Australian International Airshow and a unique tour experience focusing on the Australian Space Industry, earners have gained insights into aerospace, space, and defence industries' technology pathways. Earners have participated in a Q&A session with Space Command, explored the Corporate Exposition, and viewed the aerial flying display. Earners have attended an immersion day at the Australian International Airshow, delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Rail Projects - Immersion Day
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Through a Metro Tunnel Education Program workshop, earners have gained an understanding of Victoria's rail infrastructure projects and participated in a unique innovation experience. Earners with support utilised technologies such as Augmented Reality, Ozobots and Virtual Reality to investigate how STEM is used in real-world logistics, engineering and construction. Earners have attended an immersion day at the Metro Tunnel HQ visitor centre, delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Health Industries - Immersion Day
HEALTH & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Through practical activities and an on-site visit to Holmesglen Institute, earners have experienced insights into health industry pathways. Earners have participated in activities related to allied health care, nurses roles in patient care, using pathology techniques to analyse human samples, and the significance of simulations within patient care training. Earners have attended an immersion day at Holmesglen Institute, delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.
Colours of our Digital Badges
What do the different colours of our badges mean?
Monash Tech School badges are allocated with colours to each represent a different industry sector.
Advanced Manufacturing
Construction Technologies
Digital Technologies
Clean Energy
Health & Medical Technologies
Food & Fibre
Professional Services
Space Technologies
Tourism, Sports & Major Events
Science
Digital Badge Journey
In Secondary School - Year 9 and 10
Digital badges available for students to earn could come through partaking in experiences such as Monash Tech School Industry Immersion days, or completing learning, or industry skill modules at a part-time job.
Examples:
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McDonald's Industry Skills badge
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MTS Industry Immersion
During VCE - Year 11 and 12
VCE students can acquire digital badges such as IBM Explorer Awards. These represent early-stage learning and developing skills acquired through different means such as instructor-led training sessions, self-directed assignments, mentoring or workshops.
Examples:
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IBM Cognitive Class - Data Science Foundations
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IBM Cognitive Class - Build your own Chatbot
During University or TAFE
Individuals can earn digital badges or micro-credentials from institutions such as Monash University or organisations such as Apple. These badges can represent a wide range of learning and experiences, from app development to digital strategies and transformations. These badges are more likely to be micro-credentials and often require the completion of modules and a final examination.
Examples:
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Monash University - Digital Strategy and Transformation
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Apple - App Development with Swift Associate
While working in the Industry
Whilst working in the industry, earning micro-credentials allows individuals to continually expand their knowledge and develop their skills. Industry-specific badges regarding skills such as clear leadership or project management are available from institutions such as Monash University and Deakin University. Industry badges are often earnt by completing short courses, self-directed modules, or live workshops.
Examples:
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Deakin University Project Management
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Monash University - Clear Leadership
