Technology and Design; OS Construction
Subject Teachers
Mr D. Jones
Miss Z. Burton
Aims
Technology and Design develops pupils as individuals and contributors to society by:
- promoting creativity and problem solving skills in response to design challenges
- helping individuals appreciate their own and other’s achievements through research
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investigating the design and manufacture of products
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enabling pupils to develop skills relating specifically to design, manufacture and testing
within an engineering environment
- investigation and evaluation of products
- promoting safe working practice.
KS3
Year 8Year 8 Units of Work The Design Process Key Fob Project Mechanisms Solidworks CAD LED Light Project Communications (sketching and rendering) Year 8 ProjectsWithin Year 8 Technology and Design, workshop projects include the key fob, Christmas tree decoration and L.E.D night light. Metacognition Task - Christmas Tree DecorationMetacognition refers to cognitive monitoring and having strategic control of your own thinking. It is central to the aim of developing pupils’ thinking skills in order to enhance the quality of learning. Year 8 pupils' take part in planning, monitoring and evaluating a Christmas Tree Decoration Metacognition task. |
Year 9Year 9 Units of Work Health and Safety including safety signs The Design Process Spatula Project Mechanisms Solidworks CAD Bookend Project Communications (sketching and rendering) Year 9 ProjectsWithin Year 9 Technology and Design, workshop projects include the spatula and bookend. Connected Learning - Dodging DoomsdayUsing Mathematics within Technology and Design enhances pupils' learning of numeracy skills. Alongside this, Year 9 pupils' take part in designing and manufacturing an eco friendly packaging for their Spatula and advertising their creations. |
Year 10Year 10 Units of Work Health and Safety The Design Process Employability and Careers Mobile Phone Holder Project Solidworks CAD Bird Box Pneumatics Communications (sketching and rendering) Year 10 ProjectsWithin Year 10 Technology and Design, workshop projects include the mobile phone holder, coat hook and table planter. Employability and CareersIn Year 10 pupils learn about the different pathways within Technology and Design including GCSE Technology and Design, Occupational Studies Construction and Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies. Pupils also attend CEIAG school trips including NIE career talks, Whale Pumps and Comber Regeneration Community Partnership events. |
KS4
GCSE Technology and Design
GCSE Technology and Design consists of three Units:
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Unit 1: Technology and Design Core Content
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Unit 2: Option C - Product Design
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Unit 3: Design and Manufacturing Project
Breakdown
Content |
Assessment |
Weightings |
Examination |
Unit 1: Technology and Design Core Content |
External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
Students answer 10 questions from a core area of study. |
25% |
Summer of Year 11 |
Unit 2: Option C – Product Design |
External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
Students answer 8 questions from a core area of study. |
25% |
Summer of Year 12 |
Unit 3: Design and Manufacturing Project |
Controlled Assessment
Students complete a design project comprising a design portfolio and an associated manufacturing task. Teachers mark the design project, and we visit centres to carry out moderation. |
50% |
Summer of Year 12 |
Unit 1: Technology and Design Core Content (25%)
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Unit 2: Option C – Product Design (25%)
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Unit 3: Design and Manufacturing Project (50%) Each pupil is given the CCEA theme, the pupil has to create a design portfolio and manufacture a product in relation to the set theme. The design portfolio consists of 10 A3 pages which shows development of concepts which concludes to the manufacturing of the final idea. Extra-Curricular Activities The Technology and Design department is often involved in community projects including the Comber Community Regeneration Partnership and Stepping Stones. As well, the department regularly takes part in competitions, in 2018 Nendrum College won the Bloodhood Rocket Car challenge at W5. |
School Trips
The Technology and Design department annually organise school trips across KS3 and KS4 including NIE Career talks and Whale Pumps CEIAG trips.