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
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
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
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
The learner will be able to independently implement health and safety when making a product and renovating furniture in a design technology area.
Entry 3  10
The learner will prepare for and take part in painting a fence, working with others and showing an awareness to good health and safety practices.
Entry 2  10
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
The learner will research the subject, plan their story and create a basic stop motion animation.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be introduced to the early steps of building a brick wall, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.
WTE1  10
The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in tiling, following a number or colour sequence and have an awareness of the use of a spirit level to ascertain a level horizontal plane.
WTE1  10
The learner will be introduced to the early steps of plumbing, using pipes and joint connectors to demonstrate water flow and to basic health and safety requirements.
WTE1  10
The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in painting and decorating.
WTE1  10
The learner will be introduced to the early stages of basic electrical circuits.
WTE1  10
The learner will engage in cooking activities and participate in the preparation of a meal.
WTE1  10
The learner will experience and actively explore a healthy diet and prepare a balanced meal.
WTE1  10
The learner will explore various ICT elements showing interest and enhancing skills and knowledge of a range of items and resources.
WTE1  10
The learner will use a range of different equipment and know the safety implications. They will develop their skills as a team leader.
Entry 3  10
The learner will experience preparing a simple meal with support.
WTE1  10
The learner will participate in preparing and serving a simple meal with support
WTE1  10
The learner will actively engage in preparing and serving a simple meal with support.
WTE1  10
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