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Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level of...
Nick Rose, I have worked in Design and Technology for 33 years as a teacher, advisory teacher, CAD trainer and consultant. I am passionate about the subject now and going forward. I understand the challenges facing the subject in the new curriculum and my experience at senior leader level in schools helps me advise schools on dealing with these changes. As an advisory teacher I was involved in all aspects of progressing the subject and in particular raising the standards of teaching, linking with industry and incorporating new technologies into...
Product Design Early KS3 Y7 - Mainly Designing - Core Skills, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Core SkillsThis introduces developing different sketching and basic CAD skills, including using isometric drawings, and annotating sketches to communicate design ideas. It includes video tutorials covering controlled lines and sketching ergonomic shapes, and links to drawing tools that students might access.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Designing - Advanced Modelling, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Mainly Designing – Advanced ModellingThis compares CAD modelling with making physical models and the relative advantages of each. It includes videos covering 3D printing, modelling examples and techniques and looks at how software can help design decisions.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas
Demystifying CAD - empowering students through design and technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is now central to modern design, engineering and manufacturing, with over 95% of industries expecting CAD proficiency. For teachers reviewing their design and technology curriculum, now is the perfect time to explore how CAD can boost creativity, technical understanding and real-world skills. Making CAD accessible in the classroom Many teachers still worry CAD is too complex, expensive or time-consuming. In practice, tools like Autodesk Fusion are intuitive, user-friendly and free for education. With structured support, students quickly master CAD...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Making - Does It Connect, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Mainly Making – Does It Connect?How to select appropriate manufacturing tools and equipment, the importance of accuracy and teamwork and how templates and jigs can be used to aid manufacturing. The unit includes manufacturing cards, templates and parts for batch production making and links to video.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set...
Design with a cause: OneDollarGlasses, Discover the inspiring work of OneDollarGlasses e.V., a global organisation dedicated to providing affordable, long-term ophthalmic care in some of the world’s most underserved regions. This landing page brings together useful links, a downloadable article, podcast episodes and video content so teachers can explore how design and innovation are transforming lives through the power of sight. A brilliant opportunity to bring real-world impact into your classroom, this story highlights how a simple design solution can change lives and provides resources you can use directly with your students. A...
Mike Flood, I am a vastly experienced classroom and workshop practitioner. I have taught Design and Technology for 18 years, including GCSE Resistant Materials, MYP Design, GCSE Product Design, IB Design and Technology both standard and higher levels and A Level Design and Technology, BTEC Art & Design level 3, as well as MYP Art. I have also mentored newly qualified teachers starting a new career in Design and Technology. Outside the taught curriculum, I have been accredited as a Bronze and Silver HKAYP leader (similar to the Duke of Edinburgh award...
Design Teacher, Dulwich College, Beijing, Andrew Walton, We are delighted and privileged to be able to talk with Andrew Walton in this Episode of Designed for Life, the podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association with the support of our friends and sponsors at The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen here Andrew is a Design teacher who for the last four years has worked at Dulwich College Beijing. We reached out to Andrew having seen the quality of work produced by his students showcased on social media and...
Concept Design Masterclass Feedback, Michael Noonan is a teacher at Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet. Recently, Michael participated in the ‘'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass by Seymourpowell’. This experience allowed him to glean insights from industry experts and contributed to his innovative teaching approach. Response to the Masterclass: The Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass offered by Seymourpowell in collaboration with The Design & Technology Association is an excellent resource, thoroughly enriching for the technology team at our school. The course provided a focus on sketching and rendering techniques, which could...
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