This is a creative and thought-provoking qualification, which gives the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. The course offers students the opportunity to study, design, develop and realise prototype solutions to a variety of designing and making problems, closely related to the world of product manufacture.
GCSE D&T or Engineering Grade 5 (although students who have not previously studied these subjects may be considered) .
Pupils will be taught using a variety of workshops and computer rooms. Students will take on the role of a designer, using CAD and sketching to create ideas. Then use CAM and hand skills to create high quality products. The first part of the course pupils will undertake upcycling and designing projects to familiarise themselves with wood working machinery, laser cutting and 3D printing. The course is assessed by two examination papers at the end of year 13 and a NEA (Non-exam assessment) project of the student’s choice worth 50% of the qualification. Pupils can choose the type of material area they would like to specialise in and pick a project to suit this.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hockley Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8EB |
This is a creative and thought-provoking qualification, which gives the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. The course offers students the opportunity to study, design, develop and realise prototype solutions to a variety of designing and making problems, closely related to the world of product manufacture.
GCSE D&T or Engineering Grade 5 (although students who have not previously studied these subjects may be considered) .
Pupils will be taught using a variety of workshops and computer rooms. Students will take on the role of a designer, using CAD and sketching to create ideas. Then use CAM and hand skills to create high quality products. The first part of the course pupils will undertake upcycling and designing projects to familiarise themselves with wood working machinery, laser cutting and 3D printing. The course is assessed by two examination papers at the end of year 13 and a NEA (Non-exam assessment) project of the student’s choice worth 50% of the qualification. Pupils can choose the type of material area they would like to specialise in and pick a project to suit this.