Design and Technology at JRCS is a creative subject in which students are taught to develop flair and methodological awareness through the development of inventive products in different resistant materials. D&T is based around the design and manufacture of products and it’s applications in modern day society. The main aim is to equip students with a passion for design and an ability to produce innovative thought provoking projects.
Design and Technology at JRCS is a creative subject in which students are taught to develop flair and methodological awareness through the development of inventive products in different resistant materials. D&T is based around the design and manufacture of products and it’s applications in modern day society. The main aim is to equip students with a passion for design and an ability to produce innovative thought provoking projects.
In Years 7, 8 and 9, students have the opportunity to progressively improve their skill and understanding of tools, equipment and materials used in the Design Industry. They work towards creating projects to embed this and do creative tasks through extended homework and controlled assessment tasks throughout the year to explore creativity and see the purpose and workings of the skills they have learnt.
We have developed a carousel system that consists the projects in Design & Technology and Food Technology for Year 7/8’s only. Year 9 will continue as normal with 2 hours of D.T. and Food Technology a fortnight.
Year 7 and 8 students will alternate every other term to complete D.T. and Food Technology projects.
2 terms will be completed in Design Technology – 3 hours a fortnight
1 term will be completed in Food Technology – 3 hours a fortnight
Autumn Term for DT/Food Carousel – September – December 2016
Spring Term for DT/Food Carousel – December 2016 – March 2017
Summer Term for DT/Food Carousel – April 2017 – July 2017
KS3 Design Technology Curriculum Overview
R2W in Design and Technology embeds a successful whole school initiative to improve students’ extended writing skills. In D&T, Years 7, 8 & 9 complete detailed evaluations for all project. Further emphasis is placed on the R2W evaluations, encouraging students in Year 8 & 9 to complete this to an average GCSE standard.
KS3 homework tasks improve home learning for students. Homework tasks are directly related to projects students are completing. Homework tasks are designed to extend pupils’ understanding of manufacturing processes and sustainability; Sustainability is a massive initiative when developing products here and now.
Homework tasks will be task marked accordingly. Students will be given an effort grade (Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, cause for concern and Poor).
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Exam Board: Edexcel
The BTEC First Award in Construction is a work-related qualification reflecting the knowledge, skills and understanding required in all aspects of the construction sector.
The course provides education and training in craft, technical and operative areas that are directly relevant to the changing needs of construction employees, employers and professions and an understanding of the key issues of sustainability and health, safety and welfare in the construction industry. Students will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
The course combines both theory and practical lessons and also will incorporate study through texts, discussion, and off-site visits and homework.
Key Stage 4 BTEC Homework tasks will be completed in the Spring and Summer term in Year 10 and Autumn and Spring term in Year 11. Students will complete tasks every fortnight to extend knowledge and understanding of key topics that will aid in achieving the best outcome in their externally assessed Unit test.
Unit 1 – Construction Technology – Written externally assessed test. This will be a written 1hr test. Students that fail to pass this will not achieve the Full GCSE equivalent for this course.
Unit 2 – Construction and Design
Unit 3 – Scientific and Mathematical applications for Construction
Unit 8 – Introductory elements of Painting and Decorating.
KS4 Design Technology Curriculum Overview
Level 1 / 2 BTEC First Award in Engineering
Exam Board: Edexcel
The BTEC First Award in Engineering is a work-related qualification reflecting the knowledge, skills and understanding required in all aspects of the engineering sector.
The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. New entrants to the engineering sector need to build the knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.
This course has been designed with a flexible qualification structure and offers a wide range of units through areas such as maintenance, manufacturing and electronics; areas directly relevant to the changing needs of engineering. Students will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Theory lessons will incorporate study through texts, use of ICT packages, discussion, and homework.
Key Stage 4 BTEC Homework tasks will be completed in the Spring and Summer term in Year 10 and Autumn and Spring term in Year 11. Students will complete tasks every fortnight to extend knowledge and understanding of key topics that will aid in achieving the best outcome in their externally assessed Unit test.
Students will be expected to produce evidence of their learning through a detailed portfolio of work in all of their units. Practical lessons will be taught with a high focus on health and safety in the workshop. Students will be expected to wear the relevant personal protective equipment at all times in these lessons. There is a requirement for students to have overalls, toolboxes and safety boots for this subject and will be organised through the department at an approximate cost calculated each year.
The BTEC in Engineering contains both internal and external assessment. This is delivered by the department who have written assignments based upon the facilities of the department.
KS4 Design Technology Assessment
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Sample Assessment Material Questions
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This course is largely workshop based. It is designed for students who enjoy using the workshop and completing practical work using the design process. It enables students to demonstrate their design and technology capability through problem solving, which requires them to combine skills with knowledge and understanding in order to design and make quality products. There is also design work that is carried out in folders completed in and out of lesson time.
Carry out designing and making activities through a variety of materials develop analysing and evaluating techniques recognise the moral, cultural and environmental issues associated with design and technology. explore how past and present design and technology techniques affect society
The ability to use graphic techniques and ICT, including CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacture) to generate, develop, model and communicate design proposals; the ability to use tools and equipment safely, accurately and efficiently to achieve appropriate and reliable functioning three dimensional products that match their specifications; the ability to choose from a range of industrial applications when working with familiar materials and processes. The ability to analyse and work independently focus on the imagination, innovation and flair of designing and making.
Unit A551: Developing and Applying Design Skills (Design Coursework)
30% full course – Internally Assessed
Deadline: Year 10 Summer Term
Unit A552: Designing and Making Innovation Challenge (Practical Exam)
20% full course – Externally assessed
Deadline: Mock Exams in Year 10 and Year 11 || Year 11 – Summer term
Unit A553: Making, Testing and Marketing Products (Practical Coursework)
30% full course – Internally Assessed
Deadline: Year 11 Spring Term
Unit A554: Designing Influences
20% full course – Externally assessed written examination (1 hour 30 minutes)
Deadline: Mock Exams in Year 10 and Year 11 || Year 11 – Summer term
The Design Technology department has established various opportunities for students to learn and explore beyond the learning environment in school. Across both Key Stages, students are given the opportunity within the department and as a school to further embed part of the curriculum. Trips and school activities include:
At the core of our approach to marking at JRCS is task marking.
In non-practical subjects one substantial piece of work will be task marked at least once every eight hours of teaching. Students will respond to the tasks and they will be checked by staff. In between that time students’ work may be peer or self-assessed or briefly checked by staff.
It is likely the same piece of work will be assessed for literacy. Staff will mark work using the literacy marking code:
| Sp | spelling mistake |
| P | punctuation mark missing or incorrectly used |
| Voc | incorrect use of vocabulary |
| ^ | word missed out of sentence |
| ~ | unclear meaning or grammar within a sentence |
| // | new paragraph required |
| CL | capital letter error |
To develop a growth mindset and reflect ‘life after levels’ work in KS3 books will not usually be levelled; assessment will be formative and highlight how students can improve. Students will record areas of strength and development on their ‘reflection sheets’ which will be at the front or back of the book. At the end of each term a level is reported for students in each subject, which reflects all their work over that term. These are found on students’ pale yellow progress cards, which are stuck into their planners. These cards show students whether they are in line to meet their end of key stage target. With the move away from National Curriculum levels, the school is trialling a new ‘skills thermometer’ and 1 to 9 levelling in English. Other KS3 subjects will be using NC levels for the remainder of this year.
KS4 practice exam questions and mock exams are likely to be graded. This work might not be in student books. Students will record grades and areas of strength and development in their ‘reflection sheets’ which will be at the front or back of the book. All students receive an attainment and predicted grade at the end of each term. These are found on their pale yellow progress cards, which are stuck into their planners. These cards show students whether they are in line to meet their end of key stage target.
At KS5 students take a series of VIMAs (Sixth Form Milestone Assessments) during their course. Students receive developmental comments to help them improve their work. Each VIMA result includes four parts: the grade for that assessment, a comparison of the grade with their expected progress grade (EPG), a Learning Capability mark and a prediction of their end of year grade (PEG). The outcomes of these assessments and other graded work will be in student folders. They are also sent home to parents. A summary of VIMA marks and the students’ expected progress grade is also recorded in their planner.
In Design Technology, we aim for consistency in every area of marking and assessment. In KS3, all students projects will be task marked and literacy marked at least once. Students will have an opportunity in each project to self and peer assess completed design ideas and completed projects.
All projects are fairly moderated using the national curriculum and professional judgement to make informed decisions. In line with the new GCSE specification; 50% coursework 50%Exam, an average of the grades achieved in Written and Practical tasks (including professional judgement) will be used to assess students.
The department marking policy is below
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 020 8270 6222 or contact the Head of DT, Miss D Banjo at DBanjo@jorichardson.org.uk.
