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 302 challenges in the Subject area 'Design and technology'

Challenge Level NLH
To be able to make and decorate a fresh juice mocktail.
Entry 2  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 learner will explore different cushion designs, choose their favorite designs, design and make their own cushion and work with others to sell cushions as part of a mini enterprise project.
WTE1  10
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
The learner will develop their functional digital media skills to create digital content using a range of appropriate hardware and software.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be design and make a series of six mosaic tiles featuring different animals and an accompanying worksheet for younger pupils to be placed around the playground in an 'art trail'.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to prepare for and make a pizza using toppings of their choice.
Entry 1  10
The learners will show a basic understanding of computers, the component parts of a computer and what they do.
Entry 3  30
The learner will be able to boil an egg safely and independently.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to select a suitable recipe for a soup, collect equipment and chop ingredients as required and prepare a healthy, homemade soup.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to prepare for and cook an omelette safely.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to safely mow an area of grass using an electric mower.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to contribute towards the creation of a product using recycled resistant materials
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to plan and prepare a healthy lunch box that they can take with them to eat elsewhere.
Entry 2  10
The learner will prepare at least four seasonal treats using chocolate as a key ingredient.
Entry 2  20
The learner will be able to understand Health and Safety requirements in the workplace and identify potential hazards whilst using carpentry tools.
Level 2  30
The learner will develop an awareness of the skills, methods and basic health and safety practices in making toast.
WTE1  20
The learner will make one mug cake and one oven baked cake and will compare and evaluate both cakes.
Entry 3  10
The learner will safely cook different food types on an open fire.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to conduct a survey and then design an item of clothing based on the responses.
Entry 2  10