D&T at AS & A Level

The A Level specification allows the students to further develop the skills and knowledge that they gain during their GCSE studies.

Although the structure of the course is similar to that of the GCSE the focus of the work is different, providing the students with an opportunity to acquire a greater depth of understanding in the subject.

The coursework modules encourage the students to look more closely at the technology which is a integral part of today's society and to question its uses and future development. Whilst the examined modules look to further extend their knowledge and expertise in key areas of the subject.

Product Design

Yr 13 OCR Design Technology – Product Design website:

Yr 12 OCR Design Technology – Product Design website:

AS Level (H053)

Module 1Advanced Innovation Challenge - assessed practical (50% AS – 25% A2)

Module 2Product Study – coursework (50% AS – 25% A2)

A2 Level (H453)

Module 4Designing, Make, Evaluate – coursework (25% A2)

Module 5Product Design – exam (25% A2)

System & Control

Yr 13 AQA Design Technology – Systems & ControlWebsite:

Yr 12 AQA Design Technology – Systems & ControlWebsite:

AS Level (1555)

Unit 1Written paper – examined (AS 50% - A2 25%)

Unit 2Coursework – project (AS 50% - A2 25%)

A Level (2555)

Unit 3Written paper - examined (A2 25%)

Unit 4Coursework – project (A2 25%)