Lifeskills Challenge

Design and technology

This subject requires young people to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems. It involves broad range of subject knowledge and covers a number of sub-areas, including resistant materials, product design, textiles, food technology, graphic products and engineering.

We found 304 challenges in the Subject area 'Design and technology'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Health and Safety in Design Technology The learner will understand about health and safety in a Design Technology area.	WTE1	10
Hazards in the kitchen Learners will be able to identify and avoid hazards in the kitchen	WTE1	10
Preparing a simple snack Learners will be able to prepare a simple snack.	WTE1	10
Storing food safely Learners will be able to store a range of basic foods in the correct place.	WTE1	10
Using an App Learners will be able to use an app of their choice on a smartphone, ipad, tablet or computer.	WTE1	10
Using ICT in the home Learners will be able to identify examples of ICT equipment used in the home, and show that they can use at least one item of ICT equipment safely.	WTE1	10
Awareness and use of woodwork tools Learners will become aware of woodwork tools and demonstrate what they are used for.	WTE1	10
Cooking for myself Learners will engage in cooking activities.	WTE1	10
Awareness of resistant materials Learners will develop awareness of resistant materials and what they are used for.	WTE1	10
Recognising organisational logos and their associated products and services Learners will be able to identify different organisational logos and the products and services provided by each organisation.	WTE1	10
Promoting choice and developing daily living skills through the preparation of a healthy snack. Prepare a healthy snack with the support of a responsible person.	WTE1	10
Using Kitchen Equipment Safely Learners will explore how different equipment in the kitchen can be used and follow instructions to remain safe.	WTE1	10
Making decorations for a special event Learners will learn about designing and making decorations for sale in an enterprise project	WTE1	10
Use a range of resources to create a selection of gifts and decorations suitable for a celebration Learners will become aware of different resources and be able to use craft work skills to make products suitable for celebrations	WTE1	10
Participate in growing and cooking foods Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.	WTE1	20
Farm to fork Learners will be able to use knowledge of food and ingredients and link this to the foods origins.	WTE1	20
Card crafting The learner will be able to make a simple greeting card from a ready made card kit with support.	WTE1	10
Making models The learner will participate in building a model out of different materials.	WTE1	20
Participate in cleaning a kitchen Learners will experience participation in cleaning a kitchen.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-skills (bricklaying) The learner will be introduced to the early steps of building a brick wall, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.	WTE1	10