Design & Technology at
Mark Rutherford
Design and Technology is housed in a suite of rooms comprising:-
- 2 Dedicated food technology rooms
- 2 Large bright classrooms for Health and Social Care and Child
- development with interactive whiteboards and projectors
- 3 General purpose workshops connected to a technician store room
- 1 Graphics Room
- 1 Computer Suite which has recently been refurbished
We also have equipment to facilitate CAD/CAM
In addition we have a Construction workshop with workbenches, and facilities for undertaking Painting and Decorating which is linked to a Building Yard facility for Bricklaying.
The department works very closely together in planning and delivering a range of courses. Team work is an essential component of the work we do, and all staff are encouraged to contribute to regular reviews of the schemes of work and in the planning and preparation of the teaching resources used. There is technician support in both the Resistant and Compliant areas.
We offer a range of courses to students across the age and ability range.
At KS3 we offer students an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in all areas of design technology and to work with a range of materials including wood, metal and plastic as well as food. Schemes of work are regularly updated and we endeavour to build on the work students have undertaken in middle school.
At KS4 we are currently offering GCSE or equivalent in the following areas:
- Welsh Board Catering
- OCR Child Development
- AQA Food Technology
- AQA Graphic Media
- AQA Resistant Materials
- BTEC Introductory Diploma in Construction at K
At KS5 we are offering AS and A@ in
- Edexcel Resistant Materials
- Edexcel Graphic Media
- Edexcel Food Technology
- Edexcel Health and Social Care Single and Double Award
- BTEC National in Health and Social Care
In addition we also offer:
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BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
GCSE Welsh Board Catering:
Students selecting this subject will be given the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the preparation and serving of a range of food products. The course is very practical and allows for lots of making. The new specification for 2009 reduces the written coursework element even further and coursework now comprises to practical tasks under supervised conditions which represent over the two years 45 hours of work. The pictures below are the work of a previous year group.
Salmon and spring onion fish cakes with a lime mayonnaise
Mixed Berries Crème Custard
Pasta with a Rich Bolognese Sauce and homemade Foccia
GCSE Food Technology 2009
Students studying food technology will explore aspects of food and how products are developed and made in the food industry. Students will undertake a major project in year 11. This year the theme we have chosen is to develop snack products suitable for lunches that could be served in supermarkets.
Students will identify potential products and then research and develop one final piece using the same skills as would be used in the food industry.
GCSE Resistant Materials Gallery 2009
 
GCSE Graphic Media Gallery 2009
 
 
 
BTEC CONSTRUCTION YEAR 10
PAINTING AND DEOCRATING MODULE
 
 
 
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The department works very closely
together in planning and delivering
a range of exciting courses
Students use paper, card, plastics and
block modelling materials to
make prototypes of products
they have designed.
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