Subject Knowledge Enhancement Design and Technology

If your degree relates to an area of Design and Technology, such as resistant materials, graphic products, product design, systems and control, engineering, architecture or 3D design,

The actual length of the course depends on your qualifications and experience, and will be determined at a Needs Analysis session at the University. We will contact you to arrange this session shortly after we receive your application.

The course is designed to achieve the following:

• Address gaps in your subject knowledge;
• Inspire you to promote learning in Design and Technology that is challenging and engaging for all students;
• Identify and build upon your prior learning, and develop your capacity for future self-study;
• Develop your ability to support learners’ understanding of the rich narrative of Design and Technology;
• Develop your skills in both theoretical and practical aspects of Design and Technology;
• Develop your understanding of the place of health and safety in a Design and Technology setting;

Develop use of appropriate technology in teaching and learning.

The course structure and length will be flexible to reflect your individual needs. The course is divided into individual units, each requiring 50 hours of learning time, normally within a space of two weeks. This learning will be a blend of face-to-face sessions, online learning, and supported self-study.