Design Technology

Subject Area:Design Technology
Head of Department:Miss R Thomas
Teaching staff:Mrs E Watkinson

Year 11 Course
KS4 Course Title (Year 11)BTEC Engineering Tech Award
KS4 Exam Board and Course Number (Year 11)Engineering: 3 Units, 2 coursework and internal exam [Pearson] 
Coursework and Exam Percentages (Year 11)Engineering: Coursework 60% external; Exam 40% internal
KS4 Number of lessons per week: (Year 11)3
Year 10 Course
KS4 Course Title (Year 10)Introduction
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding of the applied study of good engineering practices and an understanding of working in the sector.
KS4 Exam Board and Course Number (Year 10)NCFE Level ½ Technical award in Engineering. 


Course number – 603/7006/3
Assessment (Year 10)Assessment

Students study theory through a variety of written and practical tasks towards an external exam Unit 01 48 GLH this has 40% Weighting and is externally assessed by written examination. Regular module tests track progress and the students are encouraged to complete a course booklet during and after school. The first part of the qualification comprises a written exam of 90 minutes, a mix of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions, marked out of 80. The assessment is set and marked externally.

The second part is assessed through a synoptic project which students undertake when all the teaching content has been delivered. It is set by NCFE and graded internally.

From December of year 11 a practical task is set by the exam board to be completed in 72 GLH. Unit 02 this has 60% Weighting and is Internally assessed and moderated (synoptic project)
Coursework and Exam Percentages (Year 10)Course Structure

Throughout this qualification, learners will gain valuable knowledge of:

-engineering disciplines
-the science and mathematics that is applied in engineering
-how to read engineering drawings
-properties and characteristics of engineering materials and know why specific materials are selected for engineering applications
-engineering tools, equipment and machines
-production planning techniques
-processing skills and techniques applied to materials for a manufacturing task equipment.

Learners are required to complete 2 mandatory units.

-Understanding the Engineering World 40%, externally assessed
-Skills and Techniques in Engineering 60%, internally assessed
KS4 Number of lessons per week: (Year 10)3
KS3 Course Details:Students are led on a journey through the main material areas with a mixture of instructed, design-your-own and group challenge projects. Various teaching methods are used and a number of thought provoking tasks are applied to engage all pupils. In Key Stage 3, students will work with all of the tools and equipment within the workshop.
KS3 Number of lessons per week1
Additional informationStudents do Product Design in year 7, 8 and 9 and can then opt for Engineering at KS4.