- Mrs U Doherty (Head of Department)
- Mrs C Keyes
- Mr J Murray
- Mr K Kelly
- Mr G Savva ( Technician)
Technology Department
Brief Overview of courses
What will I study?
Year 8
| Yr. 8 Design and Technology – projects will be delivered in a different order so resources can be shared | |||||||||||||||||||
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Term 1 – September-December
End of unit assessment:
Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives
Written assessment on Health and Safety /50
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Term 2- January-April
End of unit assessment:
Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives
Reflect on progress -self evaluation /50 + /100
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Term 3 – May-June
End of Year assessment:
Storyboard style assessment – to assess knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment, knowledge and understanding of some materials, ability to accurately follow technical drawing instructions; sketching level and presentation of work.
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Year 9
| Yr. 9 Design and Technology – projects will be delivered in a different order so resources can be shared | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Term 1 – September-December
End of unit assessment: Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives
Reflect on progress -self evaluation |
Term 2- January-April
End of unit assessment: Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives A3 energy research sheet |
Term 3 – May-June
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Year 10
| Yr. 10 Design and Technology – projects will be delivered in a different order so resources can be shared | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | ||||||||||||||||||
Term 1 – September-December
End of unit assessment:
Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives
Reflect on progress -self evaluation
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Term 2- January-April
End of unit assessment:
Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives |
Term 3 – May-June
*** Extension topic End of year assessment:
Written exam to include: Electronics Mechanical systems Materials Tools and equipment Sketching and rendering |
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How will I be assessed?
Pupils will be assessed on their Portfolio consisting of classwork and homework at three main stages throughout the year. They will be assessed based on evidence of the following:
- Quality of finish, accuracy and assembly in all practical work.
- Ability to use working drawings to produce accurate outcomes.
- Ability to use a range of machines and equipment.
- Application of rendering techniques to 2D and 3D shapes.
- Written work to reinforce theory during project work.
- Competency when using Solidworks.
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Key Stage 4
Brief Overview of courses
We offer students the choice of 2 different GCSE subjects;
- GCSE Technology & Design
- BTEC Level 2 Engineering
Technology & Design
What will I study?
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Year 11 |
Year 12 |
| Unit 1 – Common Core Theory: 1 ½ hour external exam sat in May/June of Year 11 | Unit 2 – Electronic and Microelectronic Control Systems: 1 ½ hour external exam sat in May/June of Year 12 |
| Unit 3 – Design and Manufacturing Project
Internally assessed but Externally moderated. CCEA release two themes in January of Year 11 and students choose 1 of these. They complete a design project comprising of a design portfolio and a working electronic product to meet the needs of their chosen theme. |
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Engineering
What will I study?
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Year 11 |
Year 12 |
| Unit 1 – The Engineered World: 1 hour online exam taken in June of Year 11. Worth 25% of overall qualification
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Unit 8 – Electronic Circuit Design and Construction: Completion of set assignments to meet prescribed Pass/Merit/Distinction criteria. Worth 50% of overall qualification |
| Unit 2 – Investigating an Engineered Product: Completion of set assignments to meet prescribed Pass/Merit/Distinction criteria. Worth 25% of overall qualification | |
Brief Overview of courses
We offer A Level Technology & Design where we follow the CCEA specification for Systems and Control.
We also offer BTEC Engineering Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma which is equivalent to 1 A Level.
Additionally, we offer BTEC Subsidary Diploma in Construction (Single Award which is equivalent to 1 A Level) and a BTEC Diploma in Construction (Double Award which is equivalent to 2 A Levels)
What will I study?
A Level Technology & Design
| Year 13 | Year 14 |
| AS1: Design and Materials
Option: Systems and Control 50% of AS grade (20% of A2 grade) One external written examination consisting of two papers: · Paper 1: Core area of study Students answer seven questions from a common core paper. · Paper 2: Specialist area of study Students answer two questions that reflect the area of technology that they have been taught from the options available. Option A: Electronic and Microelectronic Control Systems Option B: Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems Each paper is 1 hour long with a 20 minute break between papers.
AS2: Coursework: Product Development 50% of AS grade (20% of A2 grade)
Students complete one task, producing a practical outcome with a design folder. |
A2 1: Systems and Control
30% of A2 grade
External written examination 2 hours Students answer two questions from either Section A OR Section B
A2 2: Coursework: System Design and Manufacture 30% of A2 grade
Students complete one task, producing a practical outcome with a design folder. |
How will I be assessed?
See above
The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. A BTEC qualification in Engineering has been introduced to give students the underpinning knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern mechanical engineering industries. It is broadly equivalent to 1 A Level and successful completion of the qualification, alongside 2 additional A Levels, allows learners to progress into Higher Education in a range of Undergraduate Engineering degree qualifications.
The qualification provides opportunities for learners who intend progressing into senior technician roles as well as for those who are not yet based in industry and wish to gain a sound understanding of engineering. Several of the core units are common across different Engineering titles and provide learners with the required underpinning knowledge of health and safety, mathematics and science in the Engineering context.
Programme of study
| Year 13 | Year 14 |
| Unit 1: Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace (Mandatory) | Unit 10: Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
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| Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
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Unit 16: Engineering Drawing for Technicians
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| Unit 5: Mechanical Principles and Applications (Mandatory)
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Unit 35: Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
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How you will be assessed?
Currently, learners are assessed through providing evidence for set criteria set out in numerous Assignments however, this is due to be reviewed in August 2020. Each individual unit will have at least 3 Assignments, each targeting a specific set of criteria to be achieved. There will be a mixture of Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria in each assignment. Units run concurrently throughout each year therefore it is imperative that learners can manage their time effectively to ensure they meet the submission dates agreed in advance for each assignment as late submissions CANNOT be accepted. Final qualification grades are then calculated based on the criteria met in each Unit.