Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Most students go on to university to study Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Set Design or Fashion. Engineering is in high demand and there are many opportunities for sponsorship or apprenticeships. The course is academically demanding and is excellent preparation for life at university. It offers many rewarding and interesting career paths. Engineering is the fourth most common subject taken at university amongst the top 250 FTSE CEO’s after Economics, Business and Law. We have a dedicated computer-aided manufacture room equipped with commercial facilities such as 3D printers, a 3D router and laser cutters. This is complimented by excellent ICT, wood and metal workshop facilities. We offer teaching on CAD/CAM and you will learn to utilise industry standard software such as SolidWorks in your portfolio.