Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century - Designing and innovation - Materials and components - Processes - Industrial and commercial practice - Product analysis and systems - Human responsibility - Public interaction – marketing and research Component 2: Design and make project Candidates will formulate their own briefs and complete the design process in researching, designing, making, and evaluating final prototypes. This component is marked by the centre and moderated by the exam board.
Students who wish to study three A levels must achieve a minimum of: Six GCSE’s at grade 6 or above; and GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 5 or above Grade 6 in Design & Technology at GCSE (if previously studied).
Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century One 3-hour written exam (50% of qualification) Component 2: Design and make project Non- exam assessment: approximately 80 hours (50% of qualification)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD |
Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century - Designing and innovation - Materials and components - Processes - Industrial and commercial practice - Product analysis and systems - Human responsibility - Public interaction – marketing and research Component 2: Design and make project Candidates will formulate their own briefs and complete the design process in researching, designing, making, and evaluating final prototypes. This component is marked by the centre and moderated by the exam board.
Students who wish to study three A levels must achieve a minimum of: Six GCSE’s at grade 6 or above; and GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 5 or above Grade 6 in Design & Technology at GCSE (if previously studied).
Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century One 3-hour written exam (50% of qualification) Component 2: Design and make project Non- exam assessment: approximately 80 hours (50% of qualification)