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Design & Technology

Design & Technology

Key Stage 3 – all students in key Stage 3 follow a carousel system which includes working in wood, plastic, electronics, food and textiles. Each area adopts a design and make approach. Students will  create design ideas and will develop a range of practical skills within each material. Current projects include: moving toy, protective clothing, flashing decoration, storage boxes, celebration cake, night lights and healthy eating.

Key Stage 4 – WJEC VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN HOSPITALITY AND CATERING.

Students who select this course will develop their subject knowledge and their practical skills. Practical sessions happen every week and students are expected to wear an apron and a hat/hair net. The qualification is divided into:

Unit 1 – Hospitality and Catering an assessed practical exam with supplementary paper work

Unit 2 – written examination this will test students’ knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and catering industry. As this is a vocational qualification students take part in a catering even once per term. These could include Christmas staff charity lunch – where students will be responsible for the production and serving of a range of dishes.

In addition pupils will follow the BTEC Jamie Oliver qualification which is the equivalent of 5 GCSEs. This is very practically based and involves creating a portfolio of evidence showing the development of skills. The students will be required to produce a 2 course meal. The final piece of evidence requires the students to teach someone how to cook a selected recipe.