Belfast Boys' Model School
Respect, Commitment, Integrity
Technology & Design
Aims
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To take teaching and learning beyond the acquisition of knowledge by motivating and inspiring each pupil to extend their reach and realise their potential
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We aim to develop each pupil on a social, moral and ethical level with the intention of enabling them to become positive, confident and independent members of society
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Every pupil should experience success and develop aspirations to take the subject to the next level
Staff
Mr Stewart
Miss R. Black
Mrs S. Black
Miss Greer
Mr Hancock
Miss Ritchie
"Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it."
- Sir Henry Royce
Key Stage 3
Year 8
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Unit 1 – Health & Safety
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Unit 2 – Key Fob
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Unit 3 – Harland & Wolff Planter
Year 8
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Unit 1 – Health & Safety
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Unit 2 – Bottle Opener
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Unit 3 – Mobile Phone Holder
Year 8
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Unit 1 – Graphics
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Unit 2 – Health & Safety
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Unit 3 – Headset & Controller Holder
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Unit 4 – Steady Hand Game
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Unit 5 – CAD Task
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Unit 6 – Mini Project
Key Stage 4
GCSE Technology & Design
Exam board: CCEA
Unit 1: Core Content – 25%
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Unit 2: Product Design – 25%
Written examination: 3 hours
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Unit 3: Design and Manufacturing Project – 50%
Portfolio and Product manufacture
Occupational Studies:
Exam Board: CCEA. 100% coursework
Construction
Year 11 - Carpentry and Joinery
Year 12 - Bench Joinery
Engineering
Year 11 - Manufacturing Technique - Hand Fitting
Year 12 - Manufacturing Technique - Sheet Metal
Post 16
A-Level Product Design
Exam board: Eduqas (WJEC)
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Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century - Product Design - 50%
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Written examination: 3 hours
Subject Content -
Designing and innovation
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Materials and components
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Processes
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Industrial & commercial practice
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Product analysis and systems
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Human responsibility
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Public interaction
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Component 2: Design and make project - 50%
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Non-exam assessment
A-Level Technology & Design
Exam Board: CCEA
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Unit AS 1: 50% of AS
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Compulsory: Design and Materials
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Option: Product Design
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Written examination: 2 x 1 hour exam paper
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Unit AS 2: 50% of AS
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Product Development
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10 Page Portfolio with Product Manufacture ​
BTEC Level 3 Engineering National Extended Certificate in Engineering
Exam Board: Pearson ​
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Unit 1:Engineering Principles – 33.3%
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Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team -16.7%
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Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture – 33.3%
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Unit 44: Fabrication Manufacturing Processes - 16.7%
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Written examination
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Non Exam Assessment
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Written examination
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Non Exam Assessment
Skills Developed
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Design skills
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Manufacturing skills
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CAD/CAM skills
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Communication
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Problem-solving skills
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ICT skills
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Working together in teams
Career Areas
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Product designer
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Fashion/textile designer
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Landscape designer
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Architect
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Interior designer
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Engineering
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Graphic designer