Design & Technology

Design Technology (DT) is a new and exciting subject at our school, designed to develop students' creativity, problem-solving skills and practical ability. The subject combines design, technology, engineering and innovation, giving students opportunities to move from an initial idea through to the design and manufacture of a working product.

Students will learn through a combination of theory, practical activities, design challenges and project-based learning. The emphasis is on learning by doing, encouraging students to experiment, make mistakes, evaluate their work and develop improved solutions.

What Will Students Learn?

Throughout the course, students will experience a broad range of Design Technology disciplines, including:

🔨 Workshop Skills

Students will be introduced to the safe and responsible use of a range of:

• Hand tools

• Power tools

• Workshop machinery

• Measuring and marking equipment

• Materials and manufacturing processes

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Workshop health and safety procedures

Safety is a fundamental part of the subject. Students will learn how to select and use tools appropriately and understand the risks associated with different materials, equipment and processes.