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Junior Sous Chef at Michelin Starred Lucknam Park Hotel , Jaamar Semper, Apprentice turned Masterchef! Podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now.Jamaar, by his own admission, struggled at school. But through a combination of his mum, who led him to explore cooking at home and teachers who recognised his engagement and enthusiasm for the subject, Jamaar left school aged 16 and started a chef apprenticeship with study at Bristol City College. Jamaar is currently Junior Sous Chef at Michelin Starred Lucknam Park Hotel Restaurant and...
Materials Engineer at McLaren Automotive, Ella Podmore, Podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now. Ella Podmore is still young but has already crammed an awful lot of professional experience into her short career. In this podcast, we track her journey from school to her current role as Materials Engineer at McLaren Automotive, a position that she convinced McLaren, needed to be created. Ella is involved in all material investigations, from first drawings through to the final product, Ella has worked on the McLaren 765LT, the Elva roadster...
Assistant Head at Beech Hill School, Gill Fitzpatrick, In this episode, we follow Gill's journey from church school, where her dad was the local vicar and knew 'everyone', through to training as a structural engineer, a job that Gill loved and thought she would work in for the rest of her working life. Listen here As a young graduate engineer with a degree in applied geology and engineering, Gill took the first tentative steps into the adult world, testing, monitoring and evaluating the structural integrity of concrete structures and piled foundations. This job took...
This award, sponsored by Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design recognises exceptional, effective, and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive, outstanding, innovative, and creative primary D&T curriculum delivered across the whole school, resulting in clear learning progression and an impressive improvement in pupil attainment and achievement.This subject leader will be identified as going above and beyond typical subject leadership requirements, inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include: How a clear vision for the subject has...
Siemens' Train the Trainer Event , Our curriculum consultant Paul Woodward recently took part in the Siemens ‘Train the Trainer’ event at Rivergate House in Newbury. The three-day event aimed to equip delegates with the tools and knowledge needed to inspire and prepare the next generation of designers and engineers focused on the fundamentals of Solid Edge software. Through live demonstrations, hands-on training and Q&A sessions, the event provided a comprehensive guide for training teachers and whole departments. What is Solid Edge? Solid Edge is a professional computer-aided design (CAD) software used for...
Secondary Textiles (STHS) - Initial Course Training (JP), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach with completion of both theoretical and small practical tasks.. The course will cover areas such as safe management of the textiles classroom, carrying out risk assessments and COSHH. Maintenance will also be briefly covered. It will also involve practical experience in the use of sewing machines, overlocker and various heat processes. The course is suitable for teachers, technicians and other supporting staff who are required to use this equipment in a textiles classroom. All the
Secondary Textiles (STHS) - Initial Course Training (AT), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach. The course will cover the areas of STHS and will involve practical experience in the use of sewing machines, overlocker, CAM embroidery machine, embellisher and heat processes. Delegates will complete a series of small practical tasks and complete a mini project.All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards. Refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch however there is a cafe on site.Cost of accreditation is...
Wood Turning Lathe (S7HS) - Initial Course (RS), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the machinery to complete simple set tasks. The tasks included will be preparing timber, parallel turning, taper turning, convex turning, concave turning, finishing & parting off. Delegates will undertake a number of exercises, including turning between centres and using faceplates and chucks and tool sharpening. All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.Refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch.Cost of accreditation is included within the...
Secondary Materials Health and Safety SMHS - Initial Training (J Green), This course is suitable for Teachers, Technicians, TA’s and those supporting learners in the workshop. This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following… Drilling Machine Sanding Machine Portable power tools (Drill & Sander) Power Fret Saw Hand Tools Bench Grinder Plastics Moulding Equipment All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Cost of accreditation is included within the price. Charges will apply if cancelled less than...
Secondary Materials Health and Safety SMHS - Initial Training (JG) , This course is suitable for Teachers, Technicians, TA’s and those supporting learners in the workshop. This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following… Drilling Machine Sanding Machine Portable power tools (Drill & Sander) Power Fret Saw Hand Tools Bench Grinder Plastics Moulding Equipment All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Cost of accreditation is included within the price. Charges will apply if cancelled less than...
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