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
Using a power drill/driver The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a power drill/driver and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a scroll saw The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a scroll saw and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a sewing machine The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a sewing machine and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a soldering iron The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a soldering iron and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a strip heater The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a strip heater and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	10
Using a Tenon saw The learner will show that they can use a tenon saw to cut wood safely.	Entry 1	10
Using a vacuum former The learning will identify the health and safe requirements when using a vacuum former and demonstrate how to use one safely to make a product.	Level 1	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 and staying safe around Arduino circuit The learner will be able to design and create circuits with a focus on safe practices and troubleshooting techniques.	Level 1	10
Using and staying safe around electrical circuit The learner will learn about complex electrical circuits and develop the ability to troubleshoot common issues.	Entry 2	10
Using creative resources to design, create and sell textile items The learner will explore different cushion designs, choose their favorite designs, design and make their own cushion and work with others to sell cushions as part of a mini enterprise project.	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
Using Kitchen Equipment Safely Learners will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.	Entry 1	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
Using kitchen equipment safely The learner will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.	Entry 2	10
Using kitchen tools safely The learner will be able to identify basic kitchen equipment and their hazards.	Entry 1	10
Using Minecraft construct a build of a famous building Identify an iconic building, research and construct a build using Minecraft; evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	10
Using Minecraft construct a build of a famous building Identify an iconic building and construct a build using Minecraft.	Entry 2	10
Using technology in the home & community to support independence To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.	Entry 1	30
Using textiles to create a 3D sensory collage or mural Learners will be able to select a range of different textiles and use them to create a 3D piece of artwork	Entry 2	30