Resistant Materials
Year 7
Workshop Health and Safety
The design Process
Basic Hand and Machine tool skills
Introduction into materials such as Timber, Polymers and Metals.
Introduction into CAD/CAM skills and techniques.
Technical Knowledge
Year 8
Development of Designing skills from year 7
Further development of CAD/CAM knowledge and skills.
Hand and machine tool skills
Knowledge of materials
Working to a design brief
Promotion of independent learning
Development of research and evaluation skills
Knowledge of sustainability and environmental factors
Year 9
Types of metals and their properties
Detailed use of the design process to prepare for GCSE level.
Development of Design development and evaluation skills
Development of CAD/CAM skills to an independent level.
Working with accuracy and focusing on creating quality products
Further development of hand and machine tools skills
GCSE Design & Technology (AQA 8552)
one None Examined Assessment (NEA) worth 50%
one exam (50%)
Pupils will study Core principles and then chose to specialise out of the following materials:
Textile based materials (textiles)
Paper and Boards (graphics)
Woods, Polymers and Metals (Resistant Materials)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding the D&T Curriculum at The Wordsley School, please contact Mr A While (Curriculum Achievement Lead) on (01384) 816015.