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Technology Department

Departmental Staff

  • Mrs U Doherty   (Head of Department)
  • Mrs C Keyes
  • Mr J Murray
  • Mr K Kelly
  • Mr G Savva ( Technician)

Key Stage 3

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
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
 

Term 1 – September-December

Content breakdown
Peg holder Project incorporating;
Woods – Theory & Practice – marking out & template – Storyboard
Manufacturing – cutting and drilling
Finishing – seal and wax
Evaluation – self and peer

 

End of unit assessment:  

 

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

 

Written assessment on Health and Safety

/50

 

 

Term 2- January-April

Content breakdown
LED Torch Project incorporating;
Electronics – Theory & Practice – LED Circuit
Graphics – sketching, design, rendering acrylic
Manufacturing – Theory & Practice -H&S, Marking out, tools, equipment, finishing.
Evaluation – self and peer

 

End of unit assessment:  

 

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

 

Reflect on progress -self evaluation

/50 + /100

 

 

Term 3 – May-June

Content breakdown
Solidworks Project incorporating;
Introduction to programme – commands, icons, planes, etc
Lego brick – individual project progression using e-booklet to achieve shape
Extension – appearance and scenes

 

 

 

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.

 

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

Content breakdown
Structures Project incorporating;
Structures theory – particularly bridges
Structures activities – Forces, analysis of shapes
Bridge design -group activity
Bridge model making – group activity
Testing with weights
Individual review of process – modifications

 

End of unit assessment:

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

 

Reflect on progress -self evaluation

 

Term 2- January-April

Content breakdown
Energy Conservation Project incorporating;
Energy generation and conservation theory
Energy Research Activity
Design of energy car – graphics, set features
Manufacture – plywood, tenon saw, drill, pin hammer
Finish – additional features, seal and wax/ paint
Testing and Evaluation – self and peer

 

End of unit assessment:  

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

A3 energy research sheet

 

Term 3 – May-June

Content breakdown
Solidworks Project incorporating;
Refresh session on use of programme – commands, icons, planes, etc
USB pen – individual project progression using e-booklet to achieve shape
Extension – assembly of body and lid

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

Content breakdown
Electronics PIC Project incorporating;
Electronic theory – PIC, I/P & O/P components, Circuit Wizard, PCB development, Programming.
Electronic Circuit Building – H&S
Programming and Testing
***Inventions and Inventors Research Activity

 

End of unit assessment:  

 

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

 

Reflect on progress -self evaluation

 

 

Term 2- January-April

Content breakdown
Storage Project incorporating;
Design – Sketching & rendering
Manufacture – H&S, Wooden storage box, housing for PIC circuit and game (cards).
Workshop tools, marking out, cutting, adhesives, wood joints, fabrication.
Manufacture CAD/CAM box lid design engraving.
Finishing product
Evaluation

 

End of unit assessment:  

 

Evaluate own and others work using KS3 assessment objectives

 

Term 3 – May-June

Content breakdown
Technology Careers – preparation for GCSE
 

Solidworks – drawing manufactured box and assembly of parts

***Technical drawing – Mathematical loci and constructions

 

*** Extension topic

End of year assessment:  

 

Written exam to include:

Electronics

Mechanical systems

Materials

Tools and equipment

Sketching and rendering

 

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.

Useful links

http://www.technologystudent.com

http://www.howstuffworks.com

Key Stage 4

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?

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. 

 

 

Engineering

What will I study?

Year 11 

Year 12 

Unit 1 – The Engineered World: 1 hour online exam taken in June of Year 11. Worth 25% of overall qualification 

 

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 

Key Stage 5

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

Engineering BTEC (Single Award)

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  

 

Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians  

 

Unit 16: Engineering Drawing for Technicians  

 

Unit 5: Mechanical Principles and Applications (Mandatory) 

 

Unit 35: Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits  

 

 

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. 

 

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