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A pupil guide to Technology Options at Notley High School : A pupil guide to Technology Options at Notley High School
Technology Options : Technology Options What do I have to do?
At Notley you have to pick one of the following Technology Options - all require substantial coursework.
Technology Options: Technology Options 1. Food Technology or
2. Graphic Products or
3. Resistant Materials or
4. Systems & Control or
5. Textiles Technology or
6. Engineering (double option).
Technology Options: Technology Options In addition the department offers: Child Development
However, this does not count as one of the Technology Options.
Technology Options : Technology Options Food Technology
Technology Options Food Technology: Technology Options Food Technology If you enjoy
Using food as a material
Designing and making your own recipes
Testing and tasting food
And ….
Technology Options Food Technology: Technology Options Food Technology … you are ready to
Improving your basic skills
Learning how to apply those skills to food production
Finding out more about "You are what you eat"?
The largest growing manufacturing industry in this country ..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options : Technology Options Graphic
Products
Technology Options Graphic products: Technology Options Graphic products If you enjoy
Designing and making projects.
Using a range of different drawing and modelling techniques
Presenting your design ideas accurately clearly and with good use of colour and shading.
And ….
Technology Options Graphic products: Technology Options Graphic products … you are ready to
Learn to use drawing instruments and new modelling techniques.
Learn how to analyse and communicate information graphically.
Develop a deeper understanding of how graphical products are produced commercially..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options : Technology Options Resistant Materials
Technology Options Resistant materials: Technology Options Resistant materials If you enjoy
Designing and creating products
Out of wood, metal and plastic
Using tools and equipment
And ….
Technology Options Resistant materials : Technology Options Resistant materials … you are ready to
Improve your design skills through folder and practical work,
Learn about materials,
Learn about how things work and
Develop a deeper understanding of how and why things are made..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options: Technology Options Systems &
Control
Technology Options Systems & Control: Technology Options Systems & Control If you enjoy
Using ICT to help you design products and learn about systems & control.
Applying your scientific and mathematical skills to help you solve design problems.
Designing and making projects that use electronic devices.
And ….
Technology Options Systems & Control: Technology Options Systems & Control … you are ready to
Learn about electronics, robotics & automation, mechanisms, industrial control and materials.
Learn and develop your design skills.
Work independently and use your own initiative to produce high quality work.
Develop a deeper understanding of how systems & control can be applied to both the home and industrial environments..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options Systems & Control: Technology Options Systems & Control Typical activities and work
We use a wide range of specialist software to help us design projects. These include:
Control Studio – “Lego” for electronics.
Crocodile Clips – Electronic Circuit Simulation.
PCB Wizard – Circuit board design & costing.
ProDesktop – Product design, modelling & CAM.
PIClogicator – Programming “smart” chips.
Technology Options Systems & Control: Technology Options Systems & Control Typical projects
Year 10
– Alarm project
– Electronic Travel Dice (PIC project)
Year 11 (Own choice)
– Advanced Shaky Hand game
– Martial Arts practice target
– Baby monitor & Alarm
Technology Options : Technology Options Textiles Technology
Technology Options Textiles Technology: Technology Options Textiles Technology If you enjoy
Creating and making with Textiles as a material
Fashion and the fashion industry
Interior design and furnishings.
And ….
Technology Options Textiles Technology: Technology Options Textiles Technology … you are ready to
Designing and making fashion items to suit your image
Improving your basic skills to produce quality items
Computer aided design and manufacture
The textile and clothing industry..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options : Technology Options Engineering
Technology Options Engineering: Technology Options Engineering If you enjoy
Working accurately with a range of engineering materials (metal, plastic, electrical).
Working as a member of a team on a joint project.
Learn about the world of engineering and the associated theory that engineers use.
And ….
Technology Options Engineering: Technology Options Engineering … you are ready to
Keep your work well organised.
Learn drawing and presentation skills to produce detailed working drawings.
Develop your making skills to produce accurately made components and parts.
Travel to college to learn how to use industrial equipment and machinery..........
Then this could be the course for you!
Technology Options Engineering: Technology Options Engineering Typical activities and work
Year 10
– Use of machines to produce mechanical engineered products.
– Building electrical and electronic circuits.
– College to develop industrial skills.
– Team Project (Green Vehicle Challenge).
Year 11
– Set project and preparation for module 3 exam.
Technology Options : Technology Options Child Development
Technology Options Child Development: Technology Options Child Development If you enjoy
Working with young children.
Learning about the emotional, educational, and psychological development of young children.
Investigating local Child Care facilities.
Producing projects about young children.
And ….
Technology Options Child Development: Technology Options Child Development … you are ready to
Spend time patiently observing and working with young children.
Produce in depth, high quality project work using your ICT and communication skills.
Arrange a work experience placement at a nursery school, playgroup, or crèche.
Technology Options Child Development: Technology Options Child Development … you would like a career
That allows you to gain further nationally recognised professional qualifications like the NNEB Nursery Nursing Certificate.
Working as a nanny, play group assistant, nursery nurse or as a teacher
Then this could be the course for you!