Tech School - a history of hands-on education in Victoria 1873-1990s is an online exhibition created by the Public Record Office of Victoria.
Technical Schools grew out of the Mechanics Institutes which flourished across Victoria from their beginnings in 1856. At the time the term mechanic referred to artisan or trade workers. The Mechanics Institutes provided adult education classes for local communities, offering practical classes along with chess clubs and debates.
Melbourne's first technical school was proposed in 1881 as the Working Men's College, later known as RMIT. It opened in June 1887 and catered to both men and women. From these beginnings the Technical School began.
To find out more, visit the online exhibition.
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