Design & Technology - Timbers

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GCSE Design & Technology

GCSE Design & Technology - Timbers

Contact Information: Mr O. Wavell Curriculum Leader

Course Content

During Y10 you will be expected to undertake a variety of projects that cover the core content of

the final exam whilst giving you the practical skills to complete your Non Exam Assessment. You will study a range of materials but you will specialise in working with timber and study a range of processes for working with timbers. At the end of Y10 you begin your NEA by choosing a context set by the exam board to investigate and develop a product. Once completed you will prepare for your final exam at the end of Y11.

Skills developed

The GCSE Design & Technology qualification gives learners a whole host of easily transferable skills.

They include developing a wide range of practical making skills including using hand tools for

cutting or shaping, casting or moulding, and using joining and finishing techniques in a range of

materials. You will also develop an understanding of commercial processes and an in-depth

knowledge of materials and their properties. Additionally you will gain transferable skills such as

communication and teamwork that will benefit you in the workplace.

Assessment

The course is split into two components...

1. Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification (Taken at the end of Y11)

2. Non-examined assessment 50% of the qualification 100 marks (Begun at the end of Y10 and completed by February of Y11)

Progression Routes

Academic

A-Level Product Design 

Applied

Apprenticeships in a variety of trade and manufacturing sectors

Employment (examples)

Engineer

Industrial Designer

Product Designer

Building Trades such as

Carpenter, Plumber,

Electrician, Builder etc

Architect

Manufacture of products and

Model makers

Interior Designer

Automotive design and manufacture