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 304 challenges in the Subject area 'Design and technology'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Learning to Knit Learners will be able to knit one square using garter stitch and review their performance.	Entry 3	10
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others in a group nature project.	Entry 1	10
Exploring print Learners will be able to print using different media	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
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
Use Minecraft to construct a Roman settlement Construct a Roman settlement using Minecraft; evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	10
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others on a group nature project.	Entry 2	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
Participating in Painting and Decorating Activities This challenge aims to introduce students to the world of painting and decorating and the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do a good job.	Entry 1	10
Personalising trainers To introduce learners to the design process used in any design project.	Entry 1	10
Personalising trainers To introduce learners to the design process used in any design project.	Entry 2	10
Making decorations for a special event Learners will learn about designing and making decorations for sale in an enterprise project	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
Making preserves and understanding sterilisation Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the sterilisation and preserve making process.	Entry 3	10
Card crafting The learner will be able to make a simple greeting card from a ready made card kit with support.	WTE1	10
Recycling materials to create a new fabric product The learner will take an existing fabric item, create a design and apply a chosen textile technique to create a new fabric product.	Entry 3	10
Participate in cleaning a kitchen Learners will experience participation in cleaning a kitchen.	WTE1	10
Creating a healthy smoothie The learner will be able to design, plan, prepare and evaluate their own healthy smoothie.	Entry 3	10