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Technology: D&T
TRANSITION | FOUNDATION | EXAMINATION
Technology is a subject that brings learning to life, requiring learners to apply their knowledge to real-life situations giving them the tools to create the future. Students will be required to use critical thinking, leading towards invention and design innovation, to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
Curriculum
Key Stage 3 Progress Descriptors
GCSE Revision Guides
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Exam Qualifications
Year 9 Options
D&T: Timbers/ Polymers
Choose this subject if...
- you have imagination, flexibility and enjoy experimentation when designing
- you want to communicate design ideas and decisions using different media and techniques
- you want to develop decision-making skills, including the planning and organisation of times and resources
- you want to develop knowledge of materials, components and technologies and practical skills to develop high quality imaginative and functional prototypes both by hand and using the latest Computer Aided Design and manufacturing systems.
Future career / further education options...
Currently there is great interest and need in growing our own skills-based workforce. This includes many areas of the economy that are traditionally associated with the Creative, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing industries. Design Technology in schools offers real life skills that help to prepare students for the changing world they face when moving into the world of employment.
Assessment...
| Component 1 | Component 2 | |
| Name: | Core technical, specialist technical, designing and making principles | Portfolio and prototype |
| Assessment: | Exam | Coursework |
| Weighting: | 50% of GCSE | 50% of GCSE |
D&T: Systems & Control
Choose this subject if...
- you believe you can achieve well in practical areas of learning and are open-minded to new ideas and thinking.
- you are self-motivated and can work independently of others.
- you are focused, taking responsibility for your thoughts and ideas.
- you are willing to apply yourself to tasks that require drawing/writing, scientific/mathematical as well as computer related knowledge and skills.
Future career / further education options...
Currently there is great interest and need in growing our own skills-based workforce. This includes many areas of the economy that are traditionally associated with the Creative, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing industries. This vocational qualification offers real life skills that help to prepare students for the changing world they face when moving into the world of employment.
Assessment...
| Component 1 | Component 2 | |
| Name: | 1DT0/1D: Systems | Contextual Challenge |
| Assessment: | Exam | Non-exam assessment |
| Weighting: | 1/2 of qualification | 1/2 of qualification |