Design Technology

Scoll down to your subject and year group

Use the form in your Homework Booklet as a template to research a career in Design Technology.
You can print off a blank copy of the form here: Careers homework task

Construction

Year 9

In this cycle, you have learnt about the laws around Health & Safety in the Construction Industry and how to work safely on a building site.
You have practised and improved your skills of carpentry, together with an introduction to plumbing.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Plant operator
  2. Cabinet maker
  3. Plumber
  4. Heating engineer
  5. Site manager

Careers link: https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/browse-all-job-roles/

Year 10

In this cycle, you have learnt about the law around Health & Safety in the Construction Industry and how to work safely on a building site.
You have practised and improved your skills of carpentry, together with an introduction to plumbing.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Carpenter
  2. Gas engineer
  3. Roofer
  4. 2nd fix Woodworker
  5. Building Control officer

Careers link: https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/browse-all-job-roles/

Year 11

In this cycle, you have learnt about the roles available in the construction industry, how to plan and manage construction projects.
In this cycle, you have developed your skills in plumbing, wiring, decorating and carpentry.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Building surveyor
  2. Scaffolder
  3. Project manager
  4. Heating engineer
  5. Air-conditioning engineer & safety officer

Careers link: https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/browse-all-job-roles/

Design and Technology

Year 7

In this cycle, you have learnt about measuring, health & safety in the workshop, the pillar drill, sanding machine and fret saw.
You have practised and improved your skills using hand tools, designing with CAD and how to work in a safe manner.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Product designer
  2. Machine operator
  3. Architect
  4. Costume designer
  5. Movie set designer

Careers link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zn7h8xs/jobs-that-use-design-and-technology/1

Year 8

In this cycle, you have have practised and improved your skills using the workshop machinery, working with manufactured boards and shaping acrylic.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Mechanical engineer
  2. Construction manager
  3. Electrical engineer
  4. Farrier
  5. Theatre apprentice

Careers link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zn7h8xs/jobs-that-use-design-and-technology/2

Year 9

In this cycle, you have learnt about new and emerging technologies.
You have practised and improved your skills using CAD/CAM, hand tools, prototypes and product design.

Top 4 job ideas:

  1. Architect
  2. Product designer
  3. Environmental engineer
  4. Graphic designer

Careers link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zn7h8xs/jobs-that-use-design-and-technology/2

Year 10

In this cycle, you have learnt about, recycling & sustainability, metal working, laser cutting and 3D printing.
You have practised and improved your skills working with metals, wood, plastic, surface finishes, and fixing methods.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Energy engineer
  2. Set designer
  3. Steel fabricator
  4. Dress designer
  5. Naval Architect 

Careers link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zn7h8xs/jobs-that-use-design-and-technology/2

Year 11

In this cycle, you will be completing your Non Exam Assessment (NEA), learnt how to make a quality product and evaluate it.
You have practised and improved your skills in model making, 3D design and making a product to a shop quality standard.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Architect’s technician
  2. Mechanical engineer
  3. Landscape Architect
  4. CAD technician
  5. Civil Engineer or Quantity Surveyor

Careers link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zn7h8xs/jobs-that-use-design-and-technology/2

Food

Year 7

In this cycle, you have learnt to explain the importance of using the Eatwell Guide and how to storage, prepare and cooking a range of dishes following the food hygiene rules.
You have practised and improved your skills of preparing and cooking a range of sweet and savoury dishes meeting the eatwell guide.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Nutritionist
  2. Chef
  3. Food stylist
  4. Food critic
  5. Environmental Health Officer

Careers link: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/hospitality-and-food

Year 8

In this cycle, you have learnt the importance of the 8 tips for healthy eating, how to adapt a recipe to make it healthier, how to modify a dish to be suitable for specific diets.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Dietician
  2. Chef
  3. Food writer
  4. Nutritionist
  5. Environmental health officer

Careers link: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/hospitality-and-food

Hospitality and Catering

Year 9

In this cycle you have learnt to identify different nutrients and explain their role in the body, how to adapt a dish for different diets and life stages, what happens if you don’t eat the right nutrients and a effect of cooking methods on the nutritional value of foods.

Top 4 job ideas:

  1. Nutritionist
  2. Chef
  3. Food blogger
  4. Food stylist
  5. Food technologist

Careers link: https://www.caterer.com/jobs/in-devon

Year 10

In this cycle you have learnt about the operation of a kitchen and front of house, the importance of HACCP, customer needs and customer satisfaction

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Hotel manager
  2. Restaurant manager
  3. Bar manager
  4. Chef

Careers link: https://www.caterer.com/jobs/in-devon

Year 11

In this cycle you have learnt how to plan and make suitable dishes for a range of different diets and life stages and know how to be environmentally friendly in hospitality and catering businesses.

Top 5 job ideas:

  1. Chef
  2. Hotel manager
  3. Restaurant manager
  4. Bar manager
  5. Housekeeper supervisor

Careers link: https://www.caterer.com/jobs/in-devon