You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing products of your choice. You will have the opportunity to create working prototypes by both traditional and modern manufacturing techniques including Computer Aided Manufacture. Through this course, you will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer.
Students with a GCSE average point score* of between 4.0 and 5.0 must include at least one Cambridge Technical in their three courses Grade 5 in GCSE Resistant Materials and Grade 4 in Maths. If you have not studied Resistant Materials before see the Head of Department for an entry task that must be completed before September. For further questions please see the Head of Department.
Paper 1: Technical principles, 2.5 hours, 30% of A-Level. Paper 2: Designing and making principles, 1.5 hours, 20% of A-Level. A substantial design-and-make task producing a final prototype worth 50% of A-Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, SG9 9BT |
You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing products of your choice. You will have the opportunity to create working prototypes by both traditional and modern manufacturing techniques including Computer Aided Manufacture. Through this course, you will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer.
Students with a GCSE average point score* of between 4.0 and 5.0 must include at least one Cambridge Technical in their three courses Grade 5 in GCSE Resistant Materials and Grade 4 in Maths. If you have not studied Resistant Materials before see the Head of Department for an entry task that must be completed before September. For further questions please see the Head of Department.
Paper 1: Technical principles, 2.5 hours, 30% of A-Level. Paper 2: Designing and making principles, 1.5 hours, 20% of A-Level. A substantial design-and-make task producing a final prototype worth 50% of A-Level.