Topics covered in Senior Phase:
Engineering Science at N4/N5/Higher/Adv. Higher:
Engineering Science is a key STEM subject, which brings together elements of technology, science and mathematics and applies these to real-world contexts. This National Qualification directly relates to both professional graduate engineering careers such as structural, civil and electronic engineering and technical careers such as mechanical or electrical apprenticeships.
Design and Manufacture at N4/N5/Higher:
Design and manufacture develops skills in product design and production. Every product, from a clothes peg to an iPad has been developed and realised by design and product engineers. On these courses pupils will problem solve in a creative context, sketch and present ideas, make and test models and evaluate design proposals and produce a manufactured solution in the workshop.
Graphic Communication at N4/N5/Higher/Adv. Higher:
Graphic Communication, as a subject, develops the skills needed to effectively communicate graphic information between a wide variety of different user groups, including construction and manufacturing professionals, publishers, advertisers and designers. At its core, it is concerned with producing drawings by freehand or computer methods that enable the production of complex items. Graphic Communication also incorporates Graphic Design as used by publishers, advertisers and designers. This creative visual media communicates messages and promotes products or events.
Practical Woodworking at N4/N5:
Practical Woodworking nurtures the skills needed to make wooden items both accurately and safely. Working from technical drawings, pupils manufacture finished products in wood using various hand and machine tools to cut, shape, join and finish wooden items. Attention to detail is a key element of this course.
Practical Electronics at N4/N5:
Practical Electronics develops knowledge and skill in integrating a range of components in a practical way to fulfil a design requirement. It involves understanding the behaviour of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits. Pupils learn how to design electronic circuits from a given design specification and simulate these using computer programs. These are then constructed from discrete components and the performance evaluated against the specification.
Pathways in Technologies at Dalkeith HS:
Career Opportunities:
The courses offered in the Technologies can offer many and varied career opportunities in the design and engineering industries, examples of which are shown below.
Engineering Science
Civil engineer
Electronic engineer
Structural engineer
Robotics
Aerospace
Architect.
Design and Manufacture
Product design
Interior designer
Jewellery designer-maker
Cabinetmaker
Building technician
Service engineer
Graphic Communication
Architecture
Industrial design
Graphic Designer
CAD technician
Web designer
Advertising and promotions
Practical Woodworking
Joiner
Cabinet maker
Kitchen fitter
Furniture maker
Prop maker
Set designer
Building trade apprenticeships
Practical Electronics
Electrical engineering technician
Electrician
Mechanic
Audio visual engineer
Computer service and repair