Shelley College: Design & Technology Key Stage 4

Head of Department: Mr J Turner

CONTROL TECHNOLOGY – GCSE
Examination Board - OCR
5 periods per 2 weeks

Course Content
The Control Technology course provides students with the opportunity of identifying and solving problems through the manipulation of a range of materials and technologies. This course involves ‘electronics’, and ‘mechanisms’.

An A* to C grade GCSE pass, can lead to Advanced Level Product Design and then Undergraduate studies in a wide range of university opportunities.

Assessment
60% Coursework
40% Terminal Examination

It is recommended that students choosing Control Technology should demonstrate a good level of attainment in mathematics and at least a Level 6 at KS3 Design & Technology.

Homework
Students are expected to complete homework activities on a weekly basis. The nature and style of this work depends on the type of activity.

Design Folder Management: this will usually involve working on design folders using ICT and traditional drawing methods.
Knowledge based learning/electronics theory: This will usually involve formal learning/preparation for tests and electronics calculations.
Year 10 – 60 minutes a week
Year 11 – 75 minutes a week

GRAPHIC PRODUCTS - GCSE
Examination Board -Edexcel
5 periods per 2 weeks

Course Content
The learning activity for this course involves Graphic illustration and 3dimensional modelling to scale. You will be introduced to sophisticated; professional standard computer software to present your designs that will originate from more traditional 2D and 3D drawing and sketching techniques. This course is ideal for creative or imaginative individuals who are prepared to enjoy producing high quality Graphical products.

Assessment
60% Unit 1: Creative Design and Make Activities (over 40 hours).
40% Unit 2: Knowledge and Understanding of Graphic Products assessed by a 11/2 hour exam to be undertaken in June YR10.

Progression
An A* to C grade GCSE pass in the course can lead to Advanced Level Product Design and then Undergraduate University studies and a wide range of career opportunities.

Homework
Students who undertake this course are expected to manage their coursework design folders at home. This means that students will need to work on their Graphic design work at least once a week. Resources to support this activity are available on the College MOODLE facility. Students will be expected to own drawing equipment that will enable this independent work to there target standard.
Year 10 – 60 minutes a week
Year 11 – 75 minutes a week

MANUFACTURING – DOUBLE AWARD GCSE
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
10 periods per 2 weeks

Course Content
This course provides students with a school based opportunity to experience the technical processes that are common in Modern Industrial Business. Although the manufacturing course has a significant base in our workshops, students will discover the important role that ICT plays in this business sector. They will learn how to apply their ICT skills to manage a range of manufactured components and products that will be made using bench skills and machine tools, including CNC/CAM. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of how products are fabricated in a broad commercial context.

Assessment
Unit 1: Designing Products for Manufacture.
ICT Coursework Activity 30%

Unit 2: Manufactured Products.
Coursework Activity 30%

Unit 3: Application of Technology
Written Exam 40%

This GCSE will be accredited with two grades. The grades will be based on an average of the results of each of the three units outlined above. The grades will be reported as A*A* through to GG.

Progression
An A* to C GCSE pass grade in this course can open up the opportunity to take up further study in Advanced Level Product Design. Students have already been successful in using this route as a stepping stone to a University Degree or to go directly into an Industrial career placement.

Homework
Students will be expected to practise their CAD skills at home. Licensed software is provided by the school to enable this aspect to be developed. Research and preparation for Unit 3 topics should be enhanced by access to specialist websites that we will provide details of. Students will typically expect one homework set per week.
Time expectation on homework:
YR10 - 60mins/wk.
YR11 - 75mins/wk.

RESISTANT MATERIALS - GCSE
Examination Board - Edexcel 
5 periods per 2 weeks

Course Content
The learning activity for this course involves Product Design. You will be introduced to machine tools and materials that enable you to develop creative skills and manufacture high quality objects that will be comparable to those that are professionally produced. All design work has a keen commercial edge; innovation is driven by researching consumer expectation and current trends in the market place. We use the Internet to ensure styling is up to date and computer software is used to create virtual prototypes as well as make components with breath-taking accuracy and speed. These components are manufactured in a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. You will learn how to design for a client and develop the communication skills to negotiate and manage a prototype to a successful conclusion.

Assessment
60% Creative Design and Make Activities (over 40 hours).
40% Unit 2: Knowledge and Understanding of RMT assessed by a 11/2 hour exam to be undertaken in June YR10.

Progression Possibilities:
An A* to C grade GCSE pass can lead to Advanced Level Product Design and then Undergraduate studies in a wide range of university opportunities.

Homework
Students who undertake this course are expected to manage their coursework design folders at home. This means that students will need to work on their Materials design work at least once a week. Resources to support this activity are available on the College MOODLE facility. Students will be expected to own drawing equipment that will enable this independent work to there target standard.

Year 10 – 60 minutes a week
Year 11 – 75 minutes a week

FOOD& NUTRITION - GCSE
Examination Board: AQA
5 periods per two weeks

Course Content
This course involves students in the investigation and relationship between nutrition, food choice and health as well as the implications of food processing in the home.

Consideration is given to the influences of urban, multi-cultural and industrial societies on the nutritional needs and choices of individuals as well as the effects of scientific advances on our food.

Students will study and develop competencies in food handling and preparation as well as the opportunity to investigate, problem-solve and decision make in many aspects of food related studies.

Assessment
Unit 1
Candidates are expected to answer 6/8 compulsory questions, to include a combination of short answer, structured and free response questions.
40% weighting – Un-tiered (one paper) – 1 hour 30 minutes

Unit 2
Candidates to complete 2 tasks - one individual question and one research task.
60% weighting – 45% individual investigation – 15% research task.
2 pieces of coursework individual investigation 6-8 hours

Homework
This may take a variety of formats dependant on the subject matter being studied.  It could include independent research, contacting food producers/manufacturers, written work, preparing for practical tasks, conducting sensory analysis with their family, written work or completing tasks started in class. In each two week period as required 2 x 30 minute sessions or 1 x 60 minute session may be required depending on the task.

Progression
This course provides a suitable basis for further study to GCE in Home Economics at AS or A level for candidates wishing to choose a Food pathway.

In addition, it may provide progression to ADS or A level Design and Technology or Design and Technology Product Design.

Vocational progression may also be achieved through study at an appropriate level of one of the following:

NVQs in Food Preparation and Cooking (level 2 only)
Food and Beverage Services (level 2 only)
GNVQ Intermediate Hospitality and Catering
AVCE Hospitality and Catering

The skills and knowledge acquired will be relevant and transferable to other settings, enhancing career opportunities or to provide a worthwhile course of study for students. They will be able to draw upon the knowledge acquired throughout their life if they choose not to progress to further study.

TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY - GCSE
Examination Board - AQA
5 periods per 2 weeks

Course Content
GCSE Textiles Technology is an exciting interesting course involved with all aspects of fashion and textiles in the modern world. Students will design and make products from textiles. They will also investigate commercial production, safety aspects and the effect of producing textiles on the environment

Students will work on tasks and short projects linked to various aspects of the syllabus, leading up to the Major Project.

The Major Project covers approximately the last two terms of the course and will be the student’s choice from Fashion based or Interior Design based projects. This accounts for 60% of the final examination mark, (20% Design Folder, 40% Resultant Practical).

Assessment
Assessment is also through a written paper, with a theme set by the examination board.  The last part of the course will be preparation and revision for the written paper which accounts for 40% of the final exam mark.

Students will have the opportunity to study the technical aspects of textiles alongside the very creative side.

Homework
Students are set homework each week based upon the topic being studied at that time. It should be noted that sometimes the homework may be: completion of a classroom task, research, investigation tasks, a practical task involving a current piece of work or preparing for a new practical task.

Each week 2 x 30 minute sessions or 1 x 60 minute session may be required depending on the task.

Progression
An A*-C grade can lead students to A/S and Advanced Level Product Design and then Undergraduate university studies and a wide range of career opportunities.

Career opportunities can include; Teaching, Textile Photography, Fashion Design, Fashion Advisor/Buyer for Major Retail Companies, Costume Designer, Interior Designer, Fashion Advisor for Magazine Publishers.

It should also be noted that this subject could contribute to your entry requirements for Sixth Form College, Technical College or Employment.

BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Examination Board –  Edexcel
10 periods per 2 weeks    

Course Content
Unit 1 – Communication and Individual Rights within Health and Social Care Sectors – Students will investigate the different types of communication and barriers to communication.

Unit 2 – Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sectors – Students will investigate the needs of individuals in society – they then produce a health plan for a chosen individual

Unit 6 – Human Lifespan Development – Students will investigate the key aspects of an individual’s physical intellectual, social and emotional development through the life stages.

Assessment
All units are internally assessed. The units are equivalent to 2 GCSEs in terms of curriculum time and accreditation. Grades are reported as Distinction *, Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail.  The final award is an aggregation of unit results.

Style of Learning
Learning is by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Evidence produced may be written (reports, essays); visual (displays, photographs, diagrams); 3D (models, products) and oral (role play, interviews, presentations). 

Independent learning/research – this will involve working on your own with guidance.

A weeks work placement in Year 10 – this could be at a local primary school, nursery or care home, working with young children or the elderly.

A successful student on this course will enjoy completing coursework, working independently and is good at meeting deadlines. They will be out-going and enjoy making links with people in the Health and Social Care Sectors.

Homework
Homework will take a variety of formats and could include research, interviewing and completion of class tasks. Examples include, questioning local practitioners in health and social sectors or carrying out investigations on client needs.

Progression
The course provides the basis for further study on either a BTEC National or A level course. Careers could include nursery nurse, nurse, social worker.

It will enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the needs of the health and social care sectors