Design and Technology

Head of Department: Miss C Caldwell (acting)
Email: Ccaldwell@olsj.blackburn.sch.uk

Introduction

Through a variety of creative and practical activities, all pupils will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in a process of designing and making. They will work in a range of domestic, local and industrial contexts including engineering, manufacturing, construction, food, energy, agriculture and fashion.

Key Stage 3

Year 7

• Engineering
• Product Design
• Computer Aided Design
• Cooking and Nutrition

Year 8

• Engineering
• Product Design
• Computer Aided Design
• Cooking and Nutrition

Key Stage 4

Year 9

• GCSE Design Technology - Engineering - AQA
• GCSE Design Technology - Catering - WJEC

Year 10

• GCSE Design Technology - Engineering - AQA
• GCSE Design Technology - Catering - WJEC

Year 11

• GCSE Design Technology - Engineering - AQA
• GCSE Design Technology - Product Design - AQA
• GCSE Design Technology - Catering - WJEC

Extra-Curricular

• Scalextric 4 Schools
• Cooking Club
• PTC-Creo 3D Design
• Young Engineers Club