The faculty technician retains the master record of stock and equipment. Finance The Head of Technology is responsible for the use of the department capitation. All orders for key stage 3 materials are authorised by the Head of Department before being processed. Money is issued to each member of the department responsible for delivering a particular key stage 4-subject area. The member of staff to order the relevant materials for that course uses this money.
Any money left is used for the development of the department.
The department meets and discusses resource priorities. All charges made for photocopying are paid for by the Design Faculty budget. A pupil following a key stage 4 course who requires specialist materials or components may give the money to their teacher who is able to order through this account. Some materials are contributed to the department by local businesses. These contacts are vital if the department is to continue to offer such a variety of key stage 4 courses.