Design and Technology
The Technology department aims to develop students’ knowledge, skills and individual talents across the range of technology disciplines. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and provides students with a range of opportunities to develop a love of the subject, building their confidence in practical application of the skills and giving them an understanding of how design technology is used in the wider world.
At KS3 students follow the national programmes of study and have the opportunity to plan, design and make products which not only inspire creativity, but also develop valuable skills for life. With the knowledge they have gained in KS3, the students are able to make informed choices about study at KS4 and beyond.
We are ambitious for our students and at KS4 we offer a range of subjects that enable students to specialise further in an area of interest. These subjects include Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Child Development and Health and Social Care. All courses have a vocational context and have both internal and external assessments.
Outside of the classroom we offer opportunities to develop their knowledge and love of the subject. There are opportunities for students to take part in competitions and apply for roles as subject ambassadors.
The students work on a carousel and have 12 lessons
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview |
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Design Technology |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Health & Safety Handy Grab Working from a design Orthographic drawing
Use of equipment: pillar drill Ergonomics – linked to parts of a product Fastener and Fittings Demonstration of use of equipment and skills to produce a functioning product |
Health & Safety Timber Box Function and use of equipment Timbers – types and use Accuracy in measuring Accuracy in cutting Quality Control Finishing techniques for timber |
Health and Safety Metal– Tea light Working from a Manufacturing Brief Metals – function and properties Mark up and cut metal Use processes to make metal safe Use forming equipment to shape metal Finishing techniques for metal Demonstration of use of equipment and skills to produce a functioning product |
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Product Design
The students work on a carousel and have 12 lessons
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview |
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Product Design |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Designing a themed product Design Process: working from a design brief Research
Designing Introduction to 2D Design (CAD)
Introduction to use of laser cutter (CAM) Evaluation |
Health and safety when assembling the Night Light Night Light Project Research skills
Design skills CAD/CAM Soldering
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Educational Toy Research
Design Specification Modelling Use of 2D Design (CAD)
Use of laser cutter (CAM) Testing and Evaluation |
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Staffing
Mrs Booth (Head of DT)
Miss Hunt (Head of Art/Teacher of DT)
