The aim of the Design and Technology department is to offer a broad range of technical subjects from S1 to S6 which, will ultimately prepare the individual for a career in Technology.
Mr C. Stewart (Curricular Leader)
Mr G. Agnew
Mrs A. M. McKenzie
Mrs C. O'Brien
Mr S. Danks (Technician)
The aims of the course are to enable learners to:
Develop skills in producing and interpreting sketches, drawings and diagrams
Develop skills in practical model making and construction
Develop skills in testing and simple evaluation of models
Apply safe working practices in a workshop or similar environment
Develop knowledge of basic engineering ideas
The Design and Technology Department offer qualification courses in the following areas:
Design and Manufacture
Engineering Science
Graphic Communication
Practical Metalworking
Practical Woodworking
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in the design and manufacturing of models, prototypes and products
Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
An understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in design and manufacturing models, prototypes and products
Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
An understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in design and in refining design proposals
Practical skills in the planning and development of models and prototypes
Skills in evaluation and research
Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
An understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to:
Apply knowledge and understanding of basic engineering facts and ideas
Understand the relationships between engineering, mathematics and science
Apply skills in analysis, design, construction and evaluation to a range of straightforward engineering problems
Communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely using appropriate terminology
Develop an understanding of the role and impact of engineering in changing and influencing our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to:
Apply knowledge and understanding of key engineering facts and ideas
Understand the relationships between engineering, mathematics and science
Apply skills in analysis, design, construction and evaluation to a range of engineering problems
Communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology
Develop an understanding of the role and impact of engineering in changing and influencing our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to:
Develop skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, materials and software
Extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions, where these apply
Develop an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to:
Develop skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, graphics materials and software
Extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols, and conventions where these apply
Develop an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, graphics materials and software
Creativity in the production of graphic communications to produce visual impact in meeting a specified purpose
Skills in evaluating the effectiveness of graphics in communicating and meeting their purpose
An understanding of graphic communication standards protocols and conventions, where these apply
An understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in metalworking techniques
Skills in measuring and marking out metal sections and sheet materials
Safe working practices in workshop environments
Practical creativity and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in metalworking techniques
Skills in measuring out and marking metal sections and sheet materials
Safe working practices in workshop environments
Practical creativity and problem-solving skills
An understanding of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in woodworking techniques
Skills in measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials
Safe working practices in workshop environments
Practical creativity and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
Skills in woodworking techniques
Skills in measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials
Safe working practices in workshop environments
Practical creativity and problem-solving skills
An understanding of sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context