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Technology

The Science & Technology Teaching and Learning Area is led by Mr Mike McDougall (Director). In addition he is supported by a full team of specialist subject teachers.

KS3 Technology

KS3 Technology

There are four Technology lessons per fortnight for Years 7 and 8. In Year 9 students study two technology subjects, each subject is studied for three hours per fortnight rotation.
Students are taught in mixed ability groups and challenged to their ability and progress.

Course Description

In Years 7 and 8 students will study Catering, Textiles and Design Technology throughout the year.

In each subject area students have the opportunity to become effective and independent learners through the development of specific skills.

For example, in Catering, Year 7 will produce a range of good quality food products, safely and hygienically. There is a strong focus on healthy eating and making students aware of the importance of planning healthy meals.

In Year 9, students have the opportunity to opt for 2 subjects from Catering, Textiles and Design Technology. This gives greater flexibility to acquire specific subject skills in preparation for their choices at GCSE.

In subject areas, students will be introduced to the design process through a series of ‘design and make’ activities. Students carry out research, first and final designs, planning, making, testing and evaluating.

Assessment sheets are used at each stage to record current level of achievement and to monitor progress for each student. Improvement targets can then be set to ensure progression throughout the year.

Extended Learning tasks are set in each subject area. Catering will require parents/carers to provide ingredients for practical lessons.

Homework / Extended Learning

A range of homework is set that support and supplements the project work pupils complete in class. For example in textiles pupils are asked to investigate about their target market by interviewing a typical customer they are aiming their products at. This work is vital to be carried out and contributes to pupil’s progress grades.

KS4 Technology

KS4 Technology

KS4 Design & Technology

Exam Board: AQA

GCSE Technology is currently offering:

  • Design & Technology: Textiles Technology (4570)
  • Design & Technology: Product Design (4555)

GCSE grades will be awarded on the completion of two units.

  • Unit 1 – written examination worth 40% of the total mark
  • Unit 2 – Controlled Assessment worth 60% of the total mark

Textiles Technology

Textiles Technology allows students to learn about designing and making a textiles product that meets the needs of a specific consumer.

Students are given the opportunity to follow either adults or children’s fashions, interior or accessories route. They will learn about a range of manufacturing processes, techniques and technologies appropriate to the design and make process.

Product Design

Product Design encourages students to design and make products with creativity and originality in a variety of practical activities, using a range of materials and techniques.  Packaging, labelling and instructions are also encouraged as part of the complete design proposal.

Students will also study a selection of marketing tools, such as advertising and points of sale, to help create products which can be evaluated for their commercial viability.

KS4 Hospitality & Catering

KS4 Technology

Subject: Level 2 Hospitality & Catering

Exam Board: Students follow the WJEC/Educas syllabus.

Students learn about:

The Hospitality and Catering Industry

Students apply their learning by considering all aspects of the vocational sector. They should acquire knowledge of all aspects of the industry, and be able to propose new hospitality and catering provision for specific locations. Students will be able to use their learning of different types of establishment and job roles to determine the best option. They will then apply their learning in relation to front of house and kitchen operations to determine how the proposed hospitality and catering provision will operate efficiently legally and financially viable whilst meeting the needs of their potential market. This unit provides a broad introduction to the vocational sector in a way that is purposeful and develops a range of transferable skills.

Hospitality and Catering in Action

Students apply their learning to safely prepare, cook and present nutritional dishes. They will draw on their learning of different types of provision and kitchen and front of house operations in Unit 1, as well as personal safety in their preparations. The content is relevant not only to employees within food production, but also those with a responsibility for food safety in the industry, nutritionists and managers and owners. This extends the learners appreciation of the whole vocational area beyond the kitchen environment.

To Be Successful In This Subject Students Will Need To Be Good At And Enjoy:

  • Working with a range of equipment/utensils
  • Analysing food products and adapting recipes
  • Following Instructions
  • Working in a team
  • Organisation
  • Making a variety of food products
  • Completing independent tasks

Some suggested progression routes and career opportunities this subject support include:

  • A Level/BTEC in a Food related subject
  • Product development for Food companies and supermarkets
  • Dietician
  • Teaching
  • Food journalism
  • Hotel and Catering management/career in the hospitality industry

Additional Information

The organisation and purchasing of ingredients is a requirement for the successful completion of Food Preparation and Nutrition.

Please note that there is a heavy coursework element to this subject, be sure to bear this in mind when you are selecting your options. It is recommended that you look at the coursework component of subjects when choosing option combinations.

KS4 Textile Design

KS4 Technology

Subject: GCSE Art & Design: Textile Design

Exam Board: Students follow the AQA syllabus.

Course Content

Students will have the opportunity to design products for woven, knitted, stitched, printed or decorative textiles. Areas of study include fashion design and illustration, costume design, constructed textiles, printed and dyed textiles and digital textiles.

There are two components:
Component 1 Portfolio: Students will be required to produce a sustained project and a selection of further work that represents the course of study. This is worth 60 % of the overall marks.
Component 2 Externally set assignment: Students will be given an externally set task paper. It features seven tasks and students are required to complete one of them. Students will be given preparation time, plus ten hours of supervised time under exam conditions. This is worth 40 % of the total marks.

Alongside improving practical expertise, students will learn how to:

  • develop, refine and record ideas
  • present a personal response that realises intentions
  • improve creative skills through the effective and safe use of media, materials, techniques, processes and technologies
  • successfully use visual language and the formal elements eg colour, line, form, shape, tone, texture
  • use drawing skills for different needs and purposes.

To Be Successful In This Subject Students Will Need To Be Good At And Enjoy:

  • Creating products and exploring practical skills
  • Presenting information and designs
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Organisation
  • Using technical tools and machinery correctly
  • Creating products to a good level of quality
  • Completing independent tasks
  • Being creative when designing and manufacturing working products

Progression Routes & Career Opportunities

  • A Level/BTEC in a Fashion and Textiles related subject
  • Fashion design
  • Theatre designer
  • Illustrator
  • Textiles design
  • Ceramics
  • Interior design
  • Fashion and media journalism
  • Retail design
  • Jewellery design

Additional Information

The organisation and purchasing of materials is a requirement for the successful completion of Textile Design

Please note that there is a heavy coursework element to this subject, be sure to bear this in mind when you are selecting your options. It is recommended that you look at the coursework component of subjects when choosing option combinations.

Please note: Other courses are pending accreditation for the 2020 performance tables. These courses may be more suitable for the students; therefore course may be subject to change. The exam board will publish the Ofqual decision Easter 2018.

KS4 TAMT

KS4 Technology

Subject: Level 2 Technical Award Materials Technology

Exam Board: Students follow the AQA syllabus.

Course Content

Students complete three mandatory units (one externally assessed and two internally assessed) across 120 guided learning hours.

Unit 1: Skills demonstration (internally assessed)

Students will carry out a number of bite-sized projects to demonstrate their competence in 8 core skills. Students will produce a series of small made outcomes and record their work in a portfolio of no more than 15 pages.

Unit 2: Extended making project (internally assessed)

Students will undertake an extended making project that showcases the skills and knowledge they have developed in unit 1 and the knowledge they have developed through Unit 2. The project will be in response to a brief set by the exam board. Students will develop skills, knowledge and understanding in planning and development, making, testing, evaluation and communication.

Unit 3: Fundamentals of Materials Technology (externally assessed)

Students will study materials and their working properties and learn about processes and manufacture. They will gain knowledge of the applications and characteristics of a wide range of woods, metals and polymers and also learn about possible careers within industry.

To Be Successful In This Subject Students Will Need To Be Good At And Enjoy:

  • Creating products and exploring practical skills
  • Presenting information and designs
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Organisation
  • Being creative when designing and manufacturing working products
  • Using technical tools and machinery correctly
  • Creating products to a good level of quality
  • Completing independent tasks

Progression Routes & Career Opportunities

  • Carpenter
  • CAD Specialist
  • New Materials Researcher
  • Model Maker
  • CAM Operator
  • Industrial Designer
  • Construction worker
  • Furniture Designer

Additional Information

The organisation and purchasing of materials is a requirement for the successful completion of Product Design.

Please note that there is a heavy coursework element to this subject, be sure to bear this in mind when you are selecting your options. It is recommended that you look at the coursework component of subjects when choosing option combinations.

Please note: This course has not yet been accredited for 2020 performance tables. The exam board will publish the Ofqual decision Easter 2018. If Ofqual does not approve the subject students will be entered for AQA GCSE Design & Technology

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