 S1 Course (2010 onwards)
S1 students will follow a core Technology course to develop knowledge and skills in a range of activities from the technological curriculum. These core units are;
Wood 1 – Design and manufacture a product using materials sourced from sustainable forestry.
Metal 1 – Manufacture of a product to develop skills in the use of tools and machinery.
Plastic 1 – Design and manufacture a product using CAD as a modelling tool.
Graphics 1 – Develop skills in orthographic drawing technique, pictorial drawing technique and presentation skills.
Technology 1 – Apply scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve a structural problem.
The core units will continue into S2 and S3 where students will be given opportunity to further develop and embrace skills from the Technologies curriculum while developing employability and enterprising skills. In S2 and 3, students will also be able to undertake elective courses in Design and Technology with a view to further specialist studies in S4, 5 and 6
S2 Course (2010-11)
During the session 2001-11, students will further extend their skills in the Graphics, Design and Manufacture areas of the Technologies curriculum. From 2011 students should be able to elect to study some element in greater depth prior to embarking on specialist courses for SQA qualifications in Technologies.
S3 & 4 Courses (2010-11)
CRAFT AND DESIGN
Craft and Design aims to develop the creative, practical and organisational skills we all possess.
Course content Standard Grade Craft and Design involves designing items, making them (in wood, metal and plastic) and evaluating the results.
Pupils keep a design folio containing notes and sketches of what they have done and what they intend to do.
As a design-based subject Craft and Design provides pupils with the opportunity to develop an awareness of how people influence design.
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
This course introduces pupils to the very wide range of presentation methods used in visual communications.
Course content The course includes computer assisted graphics together with colour illustration and presentation techniques, in addition to formal drawing board skills.
The broad outlook of this course provides opportunity for developing confidence in presenting and interpreting technical graphics while enabling pupils to exercise imagination, creative ability and logical thinking. A thematic approach is adopted in which skills are developed through tasks related to real situations.
ENGINEERING
The course offers an insight into practical engineering
Course content
Engineering focuses on the four broad areas of Mechanical, *Electrical/Electronic, Fabrication and Manufacture.
This will allow pupils the opportunity to practice and apply the skills they have learned by manufacturing various models.
CONSTRUCTION STUDIES
This course has been designed to provide a basis for progression into further education or for moving directly into training or employment within the construction sector. The purpose of the course is to ensure that students start to develop the general skills, practical skills, knowledge and understanding, and employability skills needed within the construction sector.
Course content Pupils will gain practical experience in the following areas:
- Employability skills
- plumbing
- electrical
- joinery
- painting and decorating
- brickwork
- roofing and tiling
All work undertaken is of a practical nature providing pupils with an insight into the construction industry.
S5 & 6 Courses (2010-11)
The courses on offer to pupils entering S5 are:
Product Design Int2 and H
Graphic Communication Int2 and H
Construction Studies Int2
Practical Craft Skills Int2
PRODUCT DESIGN
The pace of change in industry and society is constantly increasing due to the impact of new materials, processes and technologies. This course focuses on the design and manufacture of products for the market place and is designed to improve knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and materials. In addition students will develop understanding of the economic considerations and social implications of design and manufacture.
Course Outline
Design Analysis
Developing Design Proposals
Manufacturing Products
 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
Communication in all its forms is vital to society. Graphic Communication is a means of passing on information graphically and is used, in various forms, in many aspects of life including education, industry and commerce. This course is designed to make students aware of the use of graphics and to learn about the techniques used to create them.
Course Outline
Technical Graphics 1
Technical Graphics 2
Computer Graphics
PRACTICAL CRAFT SKILLS
This course is particularly useful for students who enjoy practical work or are considering a career in the engineering or construction industry. It also contributes to a student’s general education and personal development, especially in improving their technological capability. It is therefore a valuable course if students wish to gain experience and appreciation of materials and to develop useful craft skills.
The course is available in Woodworking and Engineering.
Course Outline
WOODWORKING
Wood Flat-Frame Construction
Wood Carcase Construction
Machining and Finishing
ENGINEERING
Bench Skills
Machine Processes
Fabrication and Welding
CONSTRUCTION STUDIES
This course has been designed to provide a basis for progression into further education or for moving directly into training or employment within the construction sector. The purpose of the course is to ensure that students start to develop the general skills, practical skills, knowledge and understanding, and employability skills needed within the construction sector.
Course content There are three mandatory units which are as follows:
Employability Skills
One-Brick Walling
Bench Joinery
Optional Units are:
Plumbing
Painting
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