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Aims

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This subject intends to

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  1. Foster enjoyment in the experience of learning and encourage pupils to take pride in their achievements.

  2. Focus on the needs and opportunities which arise from a wide range of contents, including home, leisure and industry.

  3. To provide opportunities to work with a wide range of materials including wood, metal and plastic.

Staff

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Mr Doyle

Mr Mallon

Mr Nolan

Mr McEvoy (Technician)

Health & Safety

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It is important that all pupils are given an early and clear understanding of the safe practice in Technology & Design.  

 

Safety will be stressed from the first day the pupil arrives in the Department. It will be reinforced consistently during the manufacture and design stages of each specific task.

Year 11 & 12

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Two year GCSE Technology & Design (Resistant Material) Course

 

Year 11

 

Pupils will design and make projects using wood, metal and acrylic. They will use these experiences to help decide on a chosen project and material for their main project in GCSE. Pupils will be required to complete theory work through-out their year 11.


Year 12

 

Pupils will design and make a major project that solves a particular design problem. By Easter of Year 12, each pupil will be required to have completed a design folder and a practical project for assessment for their GCSE exam.

  

Occupational Studies 

 

Year 11

 

 

a) Manufacturing Techniques ( Sheet metal )

b) Bench joinery

 

Year 12

 

a) Manufacturing Techniques (Hand Fitting)

b) Carpentry & Joinery

CCEA GCSE Construction and the Built Environment​

 

CCEA GCSE Construction and the Built Environment  provides a practical, industry-focused qualification covering modern building practices, sustainability, and health & safety. Students study construction materials, technical drawing, and career roles while completing a practical craft project (brick/block/woodwork) and a CAD portfolio. It is unitised, offering a blend of theory and vocational skills. 

 

Key Aspects of the Curriculum

 

  • Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment: Covers the construction industry, life cycles, building structures, materials, and sustainable methods.

  • Unit 2: Sustainable Construction: Focuses on environmental impacts, resource efficiency, and modern, sustainable construction techniques

  • Unit 3: The Construction Craft Project: A hands-on unit where students apply skills in areas such as woodwork, brickwork, or blockwork.

  • Unit 4: Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Students develop skills in using CAD software to create technical drawings. 

  

Skills and Career Development

 

The course is designed to foster transferable skills, including: 

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  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of, and ability to interpret, building drawings.

  • Health and Safety: Understanding the importance of safety regulations on-site.

  • Practical Skills: Hands-on experience in various trades (e.g., plumbing, painting, decorating, tiling).

  • Industry Insight: Exploration of roles in architecture, engineering, and site management. 

 

Assessment and Structure

 

The CCEA specification is unitised, allowing for assessment at the end of the first year. It is designed to prepare students for further education, training, or employment in the construction sector. Resources, including a dedicated textbook, are available to support learning.

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