Technology & Design

Why choose Technology for GCSE?

In Technology we are committed to achieving the best results for our boys.  We have a reputation within school for achieving the top grades at all levels of external examination and also being well placed in relation to other subjects.  In the past four years we have had four boys placed in the top three places at CCEA Technology and Design at A Level.

Where will Technology take you?

Technology combined with Maths and Physics is an excellent choice for all engineering based careers.  With a firm background in electronics, materials, mechanisms, fluid control, structures and Computer Aided Design there are many other career paths that would be assisted in our modern world by a GCSE in Technology and Design

What does a Technology project entail?

A Technology project is sixteen, A3 pages long. This will average out at less than one A4 page each week. Written coursework will be the only homework set throughout the two years.

There is no requirement for after school practical project work as this course can easily be completed in the allocated time.  However, if a boy wishes to use our facilities for printing the Technology block is open each day for half an hour.

You can choose your own practical project title. We have a wide range each year e.g. football score boards, portable oil level sensors, various alarms etc…

Coursework accounts for 60% of the full GCSE.   Many boys will know before they even sit their exam that they only need a few marks to attain a pass grade.

The final assessment of Technology GCSE will be an examination, which is a combination of the core areas of the subject, Mechanisms and Pneumatics.

If a boy stays with the subject, there is a major benefit to him having studied Technology in this way. The A/S Technology exam covers three main areas of the subject Mechanisms, Pneumatics and Electronics.  Since we specialise in two of these areas at GCSE students will benefit, as they will understand a large part of the A/S syllabus. 

Technology offers a wide variety of experiences e.g. Manipulation of new Materials, Practical work, CNC Manufacture, Three Dimensional modelling, Programming, Designing and many more.

You will need: an interest in the subject, access to a computer, to be highly organised and have the ability to meet deadlines.

A good Technologist can work independently, or as part of team