The Technology department at RBAI has been growing rapidly for the past several years. Numbers of boys wishing to study one of the subjects on offer have risen, facilities have improved dramatically and results continue to improve to well above the NI average.
Staff
We have three full time members of the teaching staff as well as being supported by an excellent technician.
Head of Department: Mr M E Titterington
Teaching staff: Mr N D Carson, Mr D M Lambe
Technician: Mr R Kerr
Engineering: Mr J Wilson
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The Technology department was one of the first in Inst to embrace the changing curriculum and offer subjects that were less traditional and meeting the needs of our pupils.
Subjects currently offered by the Technology department include:
GCSE – Eduqas Design and Technology
GCE – CCEA Technology and Design
- MVRUS (Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies)
GCSE – CCEA MVRUS
Engineering and Engineering Services
Delivered by BMET
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Recent achievements:
- 2017 – Robert Curry – 2nd in NI GCSE Manufacturing. Fifth consecutive year with one or more of the top three rankings in Manufacturing in NI.
- 2016 - Carson McKee- 4 A*at A level – 100% in Technology coursework– Now reading engineering at St Andrews.
- 2016 - Manufacturing GCSE- Charlie Lamb – 2nd in NI - Fourth consecutive year with one or more of the top three rankings in Manufacturing in NI.
- 2015 - Manufacturing GCSE – 2 top placing in NI – Adam Duff 2nd – David Robinson 3rd – third consecutive year with one or more of the top three rankings in Manufacturing in NI.
- 2014 - Manufacturing GCSE – Jack Shepherd – 3rd in NI
- 2013- Manufacturing GCSE – Rory Douglas –Smith – 2nd in NI
Key Stage 3
Throughout Key Stage 3 pupils are exposed to a wide range of manufacturing processes, machines and tools. They also gain valuable experience in CAD and CAM and the whole Key Stage 3 experience is designed to be fun and lay the foundations of GCSE knowledge and skills.
The following projects are completed throughout Key Stage 3:
Year 8
- Electronic Christmas decoration.
- Fuse tester.
Year 9
- Moisture sensor.
- Night light.
Year 10
- Mobile phone amplifier.
- Steady hand game.
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Key Stage 4
At GCSE level pupils have a number of options available:
- Design and Technology.
- MVRUS
- Engineering
Pupils can pick any combination, all or none of the aforementioned subjects. All subjects have been oversubscribed in recent years, the grades have been excellent.
Last year -
- 73% A*-B grades in GCSE Technology
- 77% A*-B grades in GCSE MVRUS
- 100% A*-C grades in A2 Technology
Equipment:
- 3 laser cutters
- 8 x 3d printers
- 1 cnc router
- 55 fully equipped computers
- 3 A3 colour laser printers