Design & Technology
Our Vision.
To provide opportunities for all students to achieve success through a range of experiences when designing and making, whilst encouraging them to use their abilities as individuals and as part of a team, to solve problems, be creative, handle materials and evaluate products in an ever changing technological world that will prepare them for future career pathways as lifelong learners.
Design & Technology
Our Vision.
To provide opportunities for all students to achieve success through a range of experiences when designing and making, whilst encouraging them to use their abilities as individuals and as part of a team, to solve problems, be creative, handle materials and evaluate products in an ever changing technological world that will prepare them for future career pathways as lifelong learners.
Design & Technology
Our Vision.
To provide opportunities for all students to achieve success through a range of experiences when designing and making, whilst encouraging them to use their abilities as individuals and as part of a team, to solve problems, be creative, handle materials and evaluate products in an ever changing technological world that will prepare them for future career pathways as lifelong learners.
Qualifications Offered
Design & Technology enables students to design and make through a variety of materials food, textiles, wood, and plastics. In KS4 the department runs three separate courses.
- Design Technology
Vocational courses are offered in the following subjects:-
- Constructing the built environment
- Hospitality and Catering
Career Pathways
Examples of careers from the subjects covered in Design and Technology are:
Design Technology
- Engineer – mechanical, software, aeronautical, civil, biomedical, automotive
- Textile design
- Fashion
- CAD CAM Programmers/Designers
- Architect
- Construction trades – carpenter, plumber, electrician, bricklayer
- Graphic designer
- Set designer
- Mechanic
- Product Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Prototype Designer
- Architect
- Architectural Technologist
- Quantity Surveyor
- Construction Manager
- Building Surveyor
Food Technology
- Nutritionist
- Dietitian
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Health Promotion Officer
- Nutrition Consultant
- Production Manager
- Food Production Operative
- Manufacturing Technician
- Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Catering Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Hospitality Manager
- Teacher
Students who studied a Design and Technology subject at Fred Longworth High School have gone on to achieve great things. View our Alumni stories for more information.
