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 303 challenges in the Subject area 'Design and technology'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Making a wooden product Learners will find out how to make a wooden product and help to make the wooden product.	Entry 1	10
Design and make a wooden product The learner will take a significant role in the design and production of a wooden product.	Entry 3	10
Making a mechanism The learner will recognise the need for, and to build, a mechanism.	Entry 3	10
Health and Safety in Design Technology The learner will understand about health and safety in a Design Technology area.	WTE1	10
Health and Safety in Design Technology The learner will be able to implement health and safety when making a product in a design technology area.	Entry 2	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
Modifying a vehicle Learners will understand how to modify a vehicle by fitting/replacing a part on a car.	Entry 3	10
Awareness of textiles Learners will become aware of different textiles and where they come from.	Entry 1	10
Preparing a hot snack in a microwave The learner will be able to use a microwave safely	Entry 2	10
Design and make a tablecloth Learners will be able to design and make a tablecloth	Entry 1	10
Choosing and using resistant materials Learners will be able to design and safely make a product using resistant materials.	Entry 2	10
Using textiles to make a toy Learners will be able to use different fabrics and textiles to safely make a tactile toy	Entry 3	10
Learning basic sewing skills Learners will be able to select and use equipment in order to create basic stitches and review own progress.	Entry 2	10
Storing food safely Learners will understand how to store food safely and how to keep food areas clean.	Entry 2	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
Select and use basic kitchen equipment to prepare food Learners will be able to select and use an appropriate range of kitchen equipment safely.	Entry 1	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
Cooking for myself The learner will be able to plan and prepare own meal	Entry 3	10