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 306 challenges in the Subject area 'Design and technology'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Spreadsheets and charts The learner will use a range of basic software tools to enter information onto a spreadsheet/ chart and produce straightforward reports.	Entry 1	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
The importance of play for the under fives Learners will understand the importance of play in child development	Level 1	10
Tool Safety Learners will be able to recognise a range of simple tools and know how to safely use and store them.	Entry 1	20
Understand the importance of basic maintenance for vehicles used by families The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vehicle maintenance and care.	Entry 1	10
Understanding and creating logos for advertising The learner will be able to identify various organisational logos and recognise what makes them effective. They will create an advert incorporating an organisational logo for a fictional company.	Entry 3	10
Understanding basic maintenance for vehicles used by families The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vehicle maintenance and care with support.	WTE1	10
Understanding organisational logos Learners will be able to identify different organisational logos and why these may have been chosen. Learners will also be able to design an alternative organisational logo.	Entry 2	10
Understanding woollen textile production Learners will gain an understanding of the process of turning fleece into woollen fabric and be able to demonstrate parts of the process.	Level 1	10
Upcycling household waste items The learner will develop an understanding that upcycling is the practice of creating a useable product from household waste items.	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
Use Minecraft to construct a Roman settlement Construct a Roman settlement using Minecraft; evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	10
Using a computer Learners will be able to make choices when using a computer and show that they can recognise familiar programmes.	WTE1	20
Using a disc sander The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a disc sander and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a grater The learner will use a grater safely and appropriately on several occasions.	Entry 1	10
Using a heat press to iron on a transfer image The learner will be able to use a heat press to iron on a transfer image.	WTE1	10
Using a keyboard and mouse The learner will be able to identify and practice basic keyboard and mouse functions.	Entry 2	10
Using a Mitre saw box to construct a wooden 3D item Learners will be able to use a Mitre saw box, to produce specific angles cut in wood to construct a wooden square or rectangle.	Entry 2	20
Using a pillar drill The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a pillar drill and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10