Design and Technology Department
Mr C. Greenwood
Mr M. Jacques - Technology Technician
Food Preparation Department
Mrs T. Jeacock
Mrs T. Mills - Food Technician
Departmental Curriculum
All pupils in Years 7 and 8 study both Design Technology and Food Preparation for two periods a week, for two terms. Throughout Year 7 we discover Design and Technology and Food Preparation in a practical way. We learn how to work safely and independently within both a workshop and a kitchen whilst making products by manipulating a range of materials. We experiment with a wide range of processes and use equipment, hand tools and machines to help with manufacturing. In Year 8 we build on these skills to make more complex products in preparation for GCSE and BTEC options in these subjects. Pupils have a choice of opting for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition or BTEC Engineering if they want to continue their studies in this curriculum area. The department is based in a recently renovated area of the school and pupils have the opportunity to use a range of tools and equipment.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is taught from Year 9 giving students more time to develop their skills and knowledge within the subject. Students plan, prepare and cook a variety of dishes whilst studying
- Food commodities
- Principles of nutrition
- Diet and good health
- The science of food
- Where food comes form
- Cooking and food preparation
In year 11 students complete a scientific experiment (15%), a practical food preparation assessment (35%) and a written exam (50%)
Extra-curricular
The after school cooking club is offered to year 8 until Easter and year 7 in the summer term
Revision Guides for Food Preparation
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition for WJEC Eduqas (Grade 9-1) The Revision Guide
CGP
ISBN 9781782946526
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition for WJEC Eduqas (Grade 9-1) The Sample Workbook
CGP
ISBN 9781782946533
BTEC Engineering
Year 9 Key areas:
Design and make assignments (Aluminium Inspection torch and USB lamp)
Health and safety
Use of equipment
BTEC Engineering
Y10
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Award in Engineering.
Component 1: Exploring Engineering Sectors and Design Applications
This is an internally assessed range of assignments.
Component 2: Investigating an Engineering Project
This is an internally assessed range of assignments.
BTEC Engineering
Y11
Component 3: Responding to an Engineering Brief
There is one external assessment, Component 3, it provides the main synoptic assessment for the qualification. Component 3 builds directly on Components 1 and 2, and enables learning to be brought together and related to a real-life situation.
Revision Guide for BTEC Engineering
BTEC First in Engineering Student Book (Level 2 BTEC First Engineering)
Pearson Education
1446902439