The Core is a broad general introduction to the nature of Technology that provides students with a consolidation, extension and refinement of the knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in the junior certificate. It is intended that all elements in the core be taught in an integrative manner by means of a design and make approach in the context of safety and the impact of technology on society. Reference should be made to the syllabus document for more detailed information.

A Process of Design

Project & Quality Management

Materials and Production

• Design Brief

• Principles of Project Management

• Manufacturing Processes

• Identification & analysis of Problems

• Quality Attributes

• Properties of Materials

• Recognition of Constraints

• Quality Problem-solving Tools

• Practical Skill Development

• Investigation & Research

• Quality Costs

• Resource Management

• Generation of Ideas

• Reliability

• Presentation of Ideas

• Making & testing

• Evaluation

• Presentation of Design Folio

Communication and Graphic Media

Information & Communications Technology

Structures and Mechanisms

• Orthographic Projection

• Introduction to Computer Systems

• Classification of Structures

• Measured Drawings

• Computer Applications

• Structural Forces

• Pictorial Projection

• Software

• Structural Design Principles

• Freehand Drawings

• Levers & Linkages

• Computer-Aided Draughting

• Gear Trains

• Graphic Modelling

• Cams

• Presentation of Information

• Production of Report

Energy, Electricity & Electronics

• Source & Type of Energy

• Energy Conservation

• Electrical Concepts

• Electric Circuit Production

• Electric Circuit Diagnosis

• Electronic Circuits

• Logic Gates