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 Tenon saw The learner will show that they can use a tenon saw to cut wood safely.	Entry 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 keyboard and mouse The learner will be able to identify and practice basic keyboard and mouse functions.	Entry 2	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 grater The learner will use a grater safely and appropriately on several occasions.	Entry 1	10
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 computer Learners will be able to make choices when using a computer and show that they can recognise familiar programmes.	WTE1	20
Use Minecraft to construct a Roman settlement Construct a Roman settlement using Minecraft; evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	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
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
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
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 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 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