Subjects / Junior Cycle / Applied Technology
JC Applied Technology
Teicneolaíocht Fheidhmeach · Levels: Common
In review
Mapped to: Junior Cycle Applied Technology (specification, NCCA 2019) · official specification (NCCA). Topic names are StudyRoom's own summaries.
Strand 1: Principles and practices
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The design processUse a design brief, research, ideas and evaluation to solve a technological problem.CL 15 q In review
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Communicating design ideasSketches, annotated drawings, orthographic views and CAD models.CL 15 q In review
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Materials and their propertiesChoose woods, metals and plastics by their properties.CL 15 q In review
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Tools, processes and safetyMark out, cut, shape, join and finish materials safely.CL 15 q In review
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Structures and forcesTension, compression and how shapes like triangles make structures strong.CL 15 q In review
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MechanismsLevers, gears, pulleys, cams and how they change motion and force.CL 15 q In review
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Prototyping, modelling and simulationRefine ideas with card models, 3D prints and simulation software before making the final solution.CL 16 q In review
Strand 2: Energy and control
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Energy sources and conversionForms of energy, renewable and non-renewable sources, and efficiency.CL 15 q In review
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Electrical circuitsVoltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law and series and parallel circuits.CL 15 q In review
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Electronic componentsResistors, LEDs, switches, LDRs, thermistors and transistors.CL 15 q In review
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Control systems and programmingInput-process-output systems, flowcharts and programming a microcontroller.CL 17 q In review
Strand 3: Technology and society
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Sustainability and the environmentReduce, reuse, recycle and design products with their whole life cycle in mind.CL 16 q In review
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Technology, people and societyHow technology changes how we live and work, and the responsibilities of designers.CL 15 q In review
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Data security and privacyRecognise how connected devices collect personal data and how to keep it secure and private.CL 15 q In review