Overview of the Workshop
1. Duration: April 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025 (8 weeks total).
2. Goal: Ensure students thoroughly revise:
o All Six Strands of Career Technology (Health & Safety, Materials for
Production, Tools & Equipment & Processes, Technology, Designing & Making,
Entrepreneurial Skills).
o Core Tools usage, safety measures, and processes from the curriculum and past
questions.
o Key concepts tested frequently (based on marking schemes).
3. Method: Each week combines:
o Content Review (theory recap, discussions).
o Practical / Demonstration (showing step-by-step processes, safety).
o Marking Scheme Insights (which steps get marks, how to structure answers).
o Past Questions Practice (solving, peer marking).
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1 (April 1 – April 5)
Focus: Strand 1: Health & Safety
Topics:
1. Personal Hygiene & Food Hygiene (grooming, safety in food prep).
2. Workshop/Laboratory Safety & Accident Prevention.
3. Environmental Health (waste management, deforestation impacts).
Activities:
o Day 1: Recap definitions and safety rules. Discuss real-life accidents, how to
handle them (First Aid).
o Day 2: Group Activity: create safety posters. Present how to dispose of wastes
properly.
o Day 3: Past Questions on health/safety. Emphasize how marking schemes
reward correct sequence & reasons (e.g., “Why use PPE?”).
Outcomes:
o Students recall essential workshop safety measures & can articulate them step by
step.
o Understand personal hygiene’s role in preventing food contamination.
Week 2 (April 7 – April 12)
Focus: Strand 2: Materials for Production
Topics:
1. Compliant Materials (paper, card, fabrics).
2. Resistant Materials (wood, metals, plastics).
3. Smart & Modern Materials (basic awareness).
4. Food Commodities (selection, storage, cooking).
Activities:
o Day 1: Quick chart comparing the properties of different materials (hardness,
flexibility).
o Day 2: Practical – sample demonstrations: feeling textures of wood vs. plastic vs.
cloth.
o Day 3: Solve past questions (e.g., how to select correct materials, storing raw
foods).
Outcomes:
o Students can identify and justify choice of material for a project or meal.
o Understand how marking schemes reward detail on properties.
Week 3 (April 14 – April 19)
Focus: Strand 3: Tools, Equipment, and Processes
Topics:
1. Measuring & Marking Out (importance of accuracy).
2. Cutting & Shaping Processes (scissors, saws, chisels).
3. Joining & Assembling (adhesives, nails, stitching).
4. Kitchen Essentials (types, usage, maintenance).
5. Finishes & Finishing (varnish, painting, seam finishing).
Activities:
o Day 1: Display common measuring tools (ruler, tape), their correct usage. Let
students practise reading measurements precisely.
o Day 2: Mini-project: cutting small pieces of fabric/wood, demonstrating correct
tool handling.
o Day 3: Evaluate past questions that require step-by-step processes (like “List
steps in finishing edges of a garment”).
Outcomes:
o Students gain practical confidence in tool use.
o Understand how to structure short-answer solutions (e.g., naming tool + reason).
Week 4 (April 21 – April 26)
Focus: Strand 4: Technology
Topics:
1. Simple Structures & Mechanisms (frames, levers, pulleys).
2. Electric/Electronic Systems (basic circuits, gadget repairs).
Activities:
o Day 1: Overview of structural failures; demonstration with small models.
o Day 2: Explore a simple electric circuit (battery, bulb, switch). Emphasize safety
tips.
o Day 3: Revision of relevant past questions (common mistakes: incomplete
labeling, ignoring safety).
Outcomes:
o Students identify why certain structures fail & how basic electric circuits
function.
o They can answer typical exam questions about circuits (e.g., “Draw and label a
circuit…,” “List steps to fix a broken plug…”).
Week 5 (April 28 – May 3)
Focus: Strand 5: Designing & Making of Artefacts/Products
Topics:
1. Communicating Designs (drawings, lines, lettering).
2. Designing (design briefs, generating ideas, specs).
3. Planning (factors to consider, scheduling).
4. Making Artefacts from Compliant/Resistant Materials or Foods.
Activities:
o Day 1: Practice sketching simple items (labeling lines, dimensions).
o Day 2: Mock design brief: students create a plan for either a wooden phone stand
or a simple snack recipe.
o Day 3: Mark or critique each other’s designs, referencing marking scheme criteria
(e.g., clarity, sequential steps).
Outcomes:
o Students become familiar with design documentation (briefs, planning steps).
o Learn how examiners award marks for clarity and thoroughness of design
processes.
Week 6 (May 5 – May 10)
Focus: Strand 6: Entrepreneurial Skills
Topics:
1. Career Pathways & Opportunities (identifying personal interests, relevant local
industries).
2. Establishing & Managing a Small Business Enterprise (entrepreneurship, record-
keeping).
Activities:
o Day 1: Brainstorm local career or business ideas. Students each choose one.
o Day 2: Simple budgeting & record-keeping exercise: set up mock ledgers for a
“small business.”
o Day 3: Past questions on entrepreneurship (why an entrepreneur needs creativity,
how to manage resources).
Outcomes:
o Students see the link between practical skills and real-world
business/entrepreneurship.
o They can confidently handle exam questions about business planning or
marketing.
Week 7 (May 12 – May 17)
Focus: Comprehensive Recap & Practical Demonstrations
Activities:
o Day 1: Rapid Fire Revision: short quizzes on definitions, tool identification,
safety rules.
o Day 2: Practical Stations: rotate through stations (cooking, sewing, wood
joinery, electric circuit assembly).
o Day 3: Class Feedback on common weak areas. Plan final revision tasks.
Outcomes:
o Students see how all strands link together (e.g., safety + materials + design +
entrepreneurship).
o They gain last-minute practice to solidify knowledge.
Week 8 (May 19 – May 24)
Focus: Mock Tests / Final Assessments
Activities:
o Day 1: Mock Multiple-Choice Test (covering entire syllabus). Self-mark or
peer-mark using a simplified marking scheme approach.
o Day 2: Structured / Essay Practice: pick 2–3 long-form questions from past
papers. Focus on step-by-step solutions, referencing the official marking scheme
style.
o Day 3: Review all solutions in class. Provide final clarifications.
Outcomes:
o Students identify final weaknesses, get used to the time constraints and question
styles.
o They learn how to structure high-scoring answers (headings, bullet points,
diagrams).
Final Week of May (May 26 – May 31)
Optional Extension: Provide an extra day or two for any leftover topics or deeper
practical sessions (like advanced finishing techniques or more business math practice).
Encourage individual short presentations or Q&A sessions to reinforce confidence.
Teaching Resources & Assessment Methods
1. Demonstrations: Bring actual measuring tapes, saws, fabrics, etc. for hands-on practice.
2. Short Quizzes: 5–10 minutes each session to keep recall fresh.
3. Past Paper Drills: Weekly MCQ and short-essay practice for exam technique.
4. Peer Teaching: Let students who understand certain processes (e.g., crocheting, circuit
wiring) lead small peer groups.
5. Feedback & Corrections: Mark assignments in class so learners see immediate
corrections.
Tips for Success
Encourage students to compile their revision notes by strand.
Integrate marking scheme pointers each week so they see how to earn maximum points.
Balance theory with practical for better knowledge retention.
Maintain an engaging atmosphere—use real-world examples (cooking local foods,
designing a household item, or drafting business ideas).
