Is there any sample Questions & Answers available?

Check the Technology/Assessment menu on the T4 Web site. There is a range of sample questions and suggested solutions available plus sample coursework briefs.

Where can I obtain copies of past examination papers?

See answer to Question 1 above.

Are there resources available as Gaeilge?

Yes. See answer to Question 1 above for the location of these resources.

Do my students have to use SolidWorks in their Coursework Portfolio?

No. It is acceptable for your students to use freehand sketches, drawings produced using instruments, other CAD software or a combination of methods. The main criteria is that drawings/sketches used in the portfolio convey your students ideas as they develop their design and give sufficient detail for the final design to be manufactured.

What is the status on the use of pic boards for junior cert Technology. Are they acceptable to use as part of their projects?

As the Technology Subjects Support Service’s brief is to provide support for the introduction of the new Leaving Certificate Technology subject we continue to encourage the use of PIC technology across all project work. However your query is outside of our remit and we would recommend that you contact the Examination and Assessment Manager (EAM) for Technology at the State Examinations Commission (SEC). They will be in a position to provide clarification in relation the use of this technology for Junior Certificate.