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Key Stage 4

GCSE PRODUCT DESIGN

The topics covered include:
  • Materials and Components
  • Tools and Equipment
  •  Industrial and commercial Processes
  • Analysing Products
  • Designing Products
  • CAD/ CAM
Scheme of assessment: There will be only one tier of entry,
Grade A - G
 
Course Breakdown
Unit 1 exam: TD Core:                    25%
Unit 2 exam: Option:                      25%
Unit 3 Practical:                               50%
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Key Stage 5

Technology & Design

Awarding Body: Edexcel

Specific Entry Requirements: None

Course Content

AS
Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills
This unit enables you to develop an  understanding of industrial and commercial practices through product  analysis. Unit 1 is externally assessed by examination.

Unit 2 Design and Technology in Practice 
Unit 2 builds on the knowledge,  understanding and skills you gained during your GCSE coursework. Unit 2 is the coursework unit and involves the design and building of a project.

A2
Unit 3: Designing for the Future
Students will develop their knowledge and  understanding of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and  contemporary design issues. Unit 3 is externally assessed by examination.

Unit 4: Commercial Design
Unit 4 is the coursework unit and involves  the design and production of a project that builds on the knowledge,  understanding and skills that you gained during your AS coursework. 

Assessment Methods: External examination and coursework

Progression
An A level in Product Design is recognised  by employers as a valuable qualification for those who would seek employment  in any sphere of engineering or design, including interior design or graphics  design. For those planning to go to university to study a broad range of  design or engineering subjects such as electronic, mechanical, computer,  aeronautical, etc, this is the subject for you.

Anyone that sees themselves as changing the  world – either the look or the function of it; anyone that sees themselves as  the next Bill Gates, James Dyson or even Lawrence Llewellyn- Bowen then this  could be the subject that you’re looking for!!!!!!!!!!


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St Patrick's Academy
Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
​Co. Antrim
BT28 1TD
Tel: 02892664877


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