Engineering and Technology

Teaching Staff

Mr R. Cullen

Mr J. McMahon 

Introduction

In an ever increasing technological society with an ever increasing pace of change, it is important that our young people are equipped with the necessary skills and abilities to meet this challenging society.

Technology and Engineering strives to stimulate the pupil’s curiosity, imagination, creativity and to develop their ability to engage and contribute effectively in our technological society. Teaching and

Learning Aims

Across all three Key Stages the emphasis on teaching and learning is through the use of design and make practical activities. Pupils are given the opportunity to work in wood, metal and plastic to solve a variety of situations. At Key Stage Four and Five students further their knowledge and understanding with in depth study of modern manufacturing and modern/smart materials.

T&D is taught as a timetabled subject to all pupils in Years 8 to 10.  At GCSE level pupils can opt to study GCSE Engineering and at GCE, Product Design.

Key Stage 3 summary

GCSE Engineering SUMMARY

The emphasis of the course is on practical skills with 60% of the assessment being through controlled assessment and the remaining through two written papers. 

GCE T&D PRODUCT DESIGN SUMMARY

Students are required to study two modules for AS level and a further two for A2.  Again the emphasis is on practical skills with 60% of the assessment  through design and manufacture project work. The remaining 40% is assessed with a terminal examination in the summer of year 13 and 14.Year 13

Year 14 

Career Opportunities

  
Engineering (all fields), Product Design and related areas such as Computer Aided Design.

DEPARTMENT achievements
100% pass rate at GCSE, AS and A Level 2015