Technology and Work-Related Learning
Technology and Work Related Learning
The Design Technology and Work-Related Learning department is a creative, friendly and positive environment where all the students are expected to work hard and demonstrate industry standard practical outcomes. The department encompasses a diverse range of subjects including Engineering, Food and Nutrition, Hair and Beauty, Child Development, Health and Social Care and 3D Design, including Textiles.
High quality work and behaviour are expected across the department and all our learners are supported by enthusiastic and positive staff who plan and deliver highly motivational and engaging lessons that are real to life. There is a strong emphasis on the individual needs of all learners and alongside the fantastic facilities and opportunities we provide we can assure a vibrant and exciting curriculum that maximises learner outcomes.
All learners will have access to professional and realistic practical working environments and learners are encouraged to develop their professional skills across the subject range. We have fully equipped Food and Nutrition room, Engineering and Resistant Materials workshops, a Textiles classroom and a professional Hair and Beauty Salon.
At Key Stage 3, all students complete a term in the four core areas of Design Technology: Drawing for Design (Including Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture), Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Resistant Materials. At the end of Year 9 students can then choose a Technology subject to study as part of their two-year Key Stage 4 pathway.
Educational visits and trips form a significant aspect of our key Stage 4 curriculum; we believe experience in the workplace and industry highlights the exciting career opportunities that are available for our learners once they are successfully qualified in one of our GCSE, BTEC and/or NCFE qualifications.
Courses in Technology and WRL
Key Stage 4
- NCFE Level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Engineering
- NCFE Level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Food and Cookery
- VTCT Level 1 /2 Technical Award in Hair and Beauty
- BTEC Level 1 /2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
- BTEC Level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Child Development
- GCSE Art and Design (Three-dimensional design)
Term By Term Schemes of Work
