Innovate Forge Academy
Three students planning an application idea together in front of a whiteboard

Robotics & Computer Science

AI & App Building

Explore responsible AI concepts and prototype purposeful applications.

What students will learn

Purposeful skills, built through practice.

Build confidence through guided, purposeful practice
Apply ideas through practical projects
Explain decisions and reflect on progress
Collaborate, test and improve

Learning activities

Ideas become visible.

  • A guided foundation challenge
  • A collaborative applied project
  • An individual showcase piece

Example projects

Practical work with a clear purpose.

  • A guided foundation challenge
  • A collaborative applied project
  • An individual showcase piece

Learning progression

Explore. Build. Apply. Master.

Skills can lead into more advanced academy projects and related learning pathways.

Your Credential Pathway

Learning that leads somewhere beyond attendance.

This course contributes towards the relevant Academy credential pathway. Students who complete the required learning and demonstrate the assessment standard may become eligible for certification.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Complete the Academy program.

  2. 02

    Practise

    Develop capability through challenges and guided activities.

  3. 03

    Demonstrate

    Complete an applied project or performance.

  4. 04

    Assess

    Complete the relevant practical assessment and/or certification examination.

  5. 05

    Credential

    Earn the relevant Innovate Forge Academy credential when requirements are successfully demonstrated.

Applied credential pathway

Credential opportunity

AI & App Builder

Assessment

Applied Project + Explanation (using an AI generation tool alone is never certified)

Demonstrate

Develop an age-appropriate AI-enabled or app-based project and explain its purpose, design, user, responsible AI considerations and testing.

Next step

Forge Future Ready Capstone

Explore Certification Pathway
Pathway
Technology
Current program
AI & App Building
Assessment type
Model B — Exam + Practical · Applied Project + Explanation (using an AI generation tool alone is never certified)
Exam requirement
Knowledge assessment where applicable (75% minimum pass standard for examination-based credentials)
Prerequisite
Readiness confirmed by the educator
Next credential
Forge Future Ready Capstone

Where can this learning lead?

  1. Course
  2. Coding Challenges
  3. Applied Project
  4. Knowledge Assessment
  5. AI & App Builder
  6. Forge Future Ready Capstone

Growth & Care approach

More than a course. A supported learning journey.

Where included in the confirmed program, guided questioning, practical challenges and constructive feedback can support confidence and independent problem-solving.

The exact coaching, mentoring and pastoral-care practices included are confirmed for each program. An individually assigned mentor is not promised.

Explore our learning approach

Curriculum-connected

Curriculum & capability connections

Students explore how AI tools and apps work, with a strong focus on data, design choices and responsible use.

Practical skills and activities

  • Breaking problems into smaller steps before coding
  • Writing, testing and debugging programs
  • Building a personal project from idea to working version
  • Discussing responsible and safe technology use

General capabilities

Digital LiteracyCritical and Creative ThinkingEthical Understanding
View Curriculum Connections

Australian Curriculum v9

  • Technologies — Digital TechnologiesCore connectionAlgorithms, programming, decomposition and debugging
  • MathematicsSupporting connectionLogic, patterns, variables and coordinates

Victorian Curriculum

  • Digital Technologies — Creating digital solutions (Victorian Curriculum 2.0)
  • Critical and Creative Thinking capability

International references

  • CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards — Data & Analysis concepts
  • ISTE Standards for Students — Creative Communicator, Digital Citizen

These connections show how the program complements school learning. They are not accreditation or endorsement by any curriculum authority, and participation does not replace school assessment. Schools can request a program-level mapping summary.

Forge Discovery Starter Session

New to this learning area?

Not sure whether this program is the right starting point for your child? Explore our Forge Discovery Starter Session and discover an introductory learning experience relevant to your child's interests.

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