Main Topics

There are six D & T courses available. Four of these courses share similarities and the other two courses are vocational courses in Engineering (Double Award) Catering (Single Award). All subjects involve various opportunities in designing, making and evaluating. The differences lie in the materials employed to make the products.

Design and Technology courses available:
 
Graphic Products: Design and make a variety of Graphic products using various 2D, 3D and computer aided design techniques.

Food Technology: Developing an understanding of the working characteristics of ingredients whilst designing and making food products.

Textiles Technology: The use of textile materials to design and make fashion and furnishing products.

Resistant Materials: Design and make resistant materials for domestic and commercial situations using woods, metals and plastics.

Engineering (Double Award) – see separate page.

Catering (Single Award) – see separate page.
 
Please consider very carefully before opting for one of the Technology courses. Remember, all courses explained above are equally appropriate for both male and female students.
 
If you are uncertain, talk to your Technology teacher and make sure you visit the college Technology Department Open Evening.

Assessment

Design and make project. 60%
End of course examination 40%

Progression

Success in this subject allows students to progress onto Sixth Form ‘A’ level or Applied ‘A’ level courses at Northallerton College, and to achieve good results through these courses. Many of our students
progress to take the subject further in higher education.
 

   Applicants from an
   outside area please
   contact Mrs Phipps