Design & Technology

Staff

Mr A Thomas (Head of Design and Technology)
Mr K Jones
Mr I Scholefield
Mrs N Green
Mr P Marshall

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Resources

The Design and Technology Department at Carre's Grammar School has a range of literature that students can gain inspiration from and it is encouraged that these are used.
Exemplar material has been produced to allow students to aspire within their work.
CAD software can be accessed across the 62 computers that are found across the department.
The CAD/CAM area in the Design and Technology Foyer contains a: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter and 2 CNC Routers.
The Design and Technology Workshops contain a range of tools and equipment including: Metal Casting Bay, Centre Lathes, Milling Machines, Pillar Drills and Wood Turning Lathes.

Curriculum

Key Stage 5

GCE Design and Technology: Product Design (Edexcel)
GCE Design and Technology: Engineering Design (OCR)

Information on these courses can be found on the Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Prospectus

Key Stage 4

GCSE Design and Technology (Edexcel)
Cambridge National Level 2 in Engineering (OCR)
GCSE Design and Technology – (Electronics and Systems focus)

Course Title: Design and Technology (Edexcel)

What will I study?

You will learn a core body of knowledge of the subject and understand its wide ranging impact.
You will learn the production processes and terms associated with electronics and systems.
You will understand the basic principles of electronic components and realise they are part of a system.
You will use computers to simulate circuits and use CAD-CAM to develop and refine ideas.

What skills/qualities are required?

You will have an aptitude in using graphics based packages on the computer.
You will need to be creative and be flexible in your approach to work.
You will need to develop an independent style of learning and be self-motivated.

How will I learn?

You will learn by completing focused practical tasks using real world electronic circuits and computer simulations. Design and make assignments will be fundamental to the delivery of the course and will prepare you for the coursework element which will start at the end of Year 10.

How will I be assessed?

50% - Examination

50% - Non Examined Assessment (coursework)

Where could it lead?

Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills at A Level. Natural career progression is into Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, IT, Product Design and Design Engineering.

Printed Circuit Boards, designed and manufactured by students.

GCSE Design and Technology – (Graphic Products focus)

Course Title: Design and Technology (Edexcel)

What will I study?

You will learn a core body of knowledge of the subject and understand its wide ranging impact.
You will investigate the use of modelling materials associated with Graphic Products and their impact on society, products and industry.
You will understand the basic principles of graphic design and the packaging industries.
You will use computers to develop and refine ideas and present information in a clear and concise manner.

What skills/qualities are required?

You will have an aptitude in using graphics based packages on the computer.
You will need to be creative and be flexible in your approach to work.
You will need to develop an independent style of learning and be self-motivated.

How will I learn?

You will learn through completing focused practical tasks using traditional modelling methods and CAD-CAM. Design and make assignments will be fundamental to the delivery of the course and will prepare you for the coursework element which will start at the end of Year 10.

How will I be assessed?

50% - Examination

50% - Non Examined Assessment (coursework)

Where could it lead?

Students may choose to move into the creative industries. Career possibilities could be Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Advertising, Architecture, Web Design.

Design and Technology – (Resistant Materials focus)

Course Title: Design and Technology (Edexcel)

What will I study?

You will learn a core body of knowledge of the subject and understand its wide ranging impact.
You will learn about timbers, metals and polymers and how they can be used in products.
You will investigate the use and development of a variety of products and their impact on society.
You will understand the basic principles of industrial processes.
You will use CAD-CAM to develop and refine ideas.

What skills/qualities are required?

You will have an aptitude in using graphics based packages on the computer.
You will need to be creative and be flexible in your approach to work.
You will need to develop an independent style of learning and be self-motivated.

How will I learn?

You will learn through completing focused practical tasks using timbers, metals and polymers as well as CAD-CAM. Design and make assignments will be fundamental to the delivery of the course and will prepare you for the coursework element which will start at the end of Year 10.

How will I be assessed?

50% - Examination taken at the end of the course

50% - Non Examined Assessment (coursework)

Where could it lead?

Students may move into fields with practical outcomes such as: Product Design, Mechanical engineering, Architecture, Structural engineering, Building Industry (Management, Quantity Surveyor and Estimator), Joinery, Civil engineering.

Cambridge National In Engineering

Course Title: Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering (OCR)

The Engineering National Qualification is a new and different way of learning about the world of Engineering. It will give you the right skills to start a career in Engineering, or go on to university, college or other training.

Engineering is finding smart ways to solve problems, so that life is better, easier and more enjoyable for ourselves, for people around the world, for the planet and for the environment.

Engineers work in health, entertainment, transport, construction, robotics, conservation, design, communications, disaster relief, in fact pretty much everywhere. Engineering offers a great choice in careers in all employment sectors.

What will I study?

Product investigation techniques (R106)
Communication techniques using CAD and traditional methods (R107)
Manufacturing methods from a given brief and specification (R108)
Product analysis for real world product (R105, examined content)

What Skills are required?

You will need to be numerate and have a creative mind
You will be interested in developing your existing CAD-CAM skills
You will like solving practical problems through the use of tools and equipment

How will I learn?

You will learn by engaging in each of the discrete modules. It is very much a “learn by doing” course. Kinesthetic investigation is as relevant as academic enquiry in completing this course.

How will I be assessed?

Through the completion of 3 internally assessed units: R106, R107 and R108. R105 is an examined unit which will be completed at the end of the course. Each unit accounts for 25% of the entire course. Therefore this course is 75:25 split in favour of the internally assessed units.