Technology

Key Stage 4 – GCSE
All students follow the CCEA GCSE Technology and Design Specification.

GCSE Technology and Design

Students wishing to study Technology and Design should have a good mathematics and science background, especially physics. Students should also have an ability to communicate ideas through various graphical and technical means for designing.
The subject Common Core, which is applicable for the higher and foundation tiers, content is divided into four main areas. All Students should have a working knowledge and understanding of

• DESIGNING
• COMMUNICATING
• MANUFACTURING
• USING ENERGY AND CONTROL

Four energy and control specialist options are available for Higher Tier Students. They are:

• Computer Systems and Control
• Electronics Systems and Control
• Mechanical Systems and Control
• Pneumatics Systems and Control

Scheme of Assessment

60% Coursework consists of two activities (1.) Focused Tasks (10%)
(2.) Design Project (50%)

40% Examination Papers
Higher Tier Paper (2hours 30minutes) - Students will be able to target grades in the range A* -D(E).

Foundation Tier Paper (1hour 45minutes) – Students will be able to target grades in the range C-G.

Samples of Key Stage 4 Project work

Safety night light	Moisture sensor
Tablet dispensor	Presentation drawing - drill
Presentation drawing - iron	Presentation drawing - watch