AIM OF THE COURSE
This course encourages you to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad course of study which will include the development of knowledge, understanding and skills related to Technology and Design; designing, materials, manufacture, electronics, computer control, computer aided design, pneumatics, graphics, mechanisms. It will allow you to gain insight into related career sectors such as manufacturing and engineering.
OUTLINE OF THE COURSE
UNIT 1: Technology and Design Core (Sat in Year 11) 20%
Written Exam 1 hour
You will study materials, manufacturing, electronics, mechanical control systems, computer control systems, and pneumatic control systems.
UNIT 2: Systems and Control (Sat in Year 12) 20%
Written Exam 1 hour
In this unit you will study electronics and microelectronic control systems.
UNIT 3: We don’t do this Unit
UNIT 4: Design Assignment (Completed in Year 11) 20%
Controlled assessment
This unit allows you to demonstrate your capability to design a product.
UNIT 5: Design Project (Completed in Year12) 40%
Controlled assessment
In this unit you will design and manufacture and electronic product.
CAREER IMPLICATIONS
Engineering
Architecture
Naval Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Product Design
Teaching (primary and secondary)
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Building and Technology Management
Construction crafts and other construction work
Manufacturing Industries
Medicine, dentistry, nursing etc. ( T&D is excellent for developing both problem solving and fine motor skills which are needed in this field )
Due to the amount of ICT within the course it would be useful if pursuing courses/careers where basic ICT skills are required.