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
Select and use basic kitchen equipment to prepare food Learners will be able to select and use an appropriate range of kitchen equipment safely.	Entry 1	10
Seasonal home cooking skills in summer The learner will use seasonal produce in cooking skills to make home cooked food.	Entry 1	10
Seasonal cooking The learner will explore a range of seasonal fruit vegetables and participate in cooking the produce in a range of ways.	WTE1	10
Seasonal cooking The learner will engage with a range of seasonal produce and select a recipe to utilise the produce.	Entry 1	10
Scanning and saving documents into a folder on a computer The learner will be able to scan and save a document into a folder on a computer.	Entry 1	10
Safely load a digital camera with batteries The learner will identify the correct batteries to use in a digital camera, correctly insert them and turn on the camera.	Entry 1	10
Research and compare a range of Porsche models The learner will compare the performance and design of different Porsche models and design their own dream car.	Entry 1	10
Re-designing the classroom The learner will be able to accurately measure and draw a room to scale and use this knowledge to re-design the classroom.	Level 1	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
Recycling clothing to create a new fabric product The learner will be able to select old clothing, create a design and apply a chosen textile technique to create a new fabric product.	Entry 2	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
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
Reclaiming planks of wood from discarded pallets The learner will work in a workshop (or similar environment) to extract wood from discarded pallets using standard DIY tools.	Entry 3	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
Producing cakes/biscuits for a special occasion The learner will explore a variety of cake and biscuit recipes for a special event or occasion, they will prepare, cook and finish cakes or biscuits to meet the specified requirements.	Level 2	30
Preparing buffet and party food The learner will be able to use cooking skills to prepare a buffet that could be used for a party.	Entry 1	10
Preparing a simple snack Learners will be able to prepare a simple snack.	WTE1	10
Preparing a meal for self and others The learner will be able to select and prepare a simple meal for themselves and other people with support	Entry 1	20
Preparing a meal for self and others The learner will be able to select and prepare a simple meal for themselves and other people with minimal support	Entry 2	20
Preparing a hot snack with support The learner will be able to make a hot snack with support.	WTE1	10