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
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
Construct a model of a famous building Identify an iconic building, research and construct a model using supplied or identified material; evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	10
Design and make a tablecloth Learners will be able to design and make a tablecloth	Entry 1	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
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
Making a wooden product Learners will find out how to make a wooden product and help to make the wooden product.	Entry 1	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
Making a drink and snack for a customer The learner will be able to take an order for a drink and a snack, make or assemble the items requested and serve them to a customer clearing away when the customer has finished eating and drinking.	Entry 3	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
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
Recognising organisational logos and their associated products and services Learners will be able to identify different organisational logos, where they are used and the products and services provided by each organisation	Entry 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
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others on a group nature project.	Entry 2	10
Exploring print Learners will be able to print using different media	Entry 2	10
Building an egg machine Build an egg machine to protect a fresh egg which will be dropped from a set height	Entry 3	10
Participate in growing and cooking foods Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.	WTE1	20
Health and Safety in Design Technology The learner will understand about health and safety in a Design Technology area.	WTE1	10
Awareness of textiles Learners will become aware of different textiles and where they come from.	Entry 1	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
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