Design and Technology (Product Design)
The Sweyne Park School - Essex
01268784721
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ
Course summary

In today’s rapidly advancing world where the use of the planet’s resources is to be considered carefully, designers are rising to the exciting challenge of rethinking and re-designing products in a more sustainable way. Advances in modern materials and technologies are increasing the possibilities and opportunities to create products that are innovative in new and imaginative ways.

Entry requirements

- GCSE Resistant Materials Grade 5 or GCSE Maths Grade 5 - The student must have attained the minimum GCSE Points Score of 38 points from his or her best eight GCSE results, with at least Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Maths for Advanced Level entry.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Core technical principles; Core designing and making principles (Written exam 2½ hours, 25% of A-Level) Paper 2: Specialist knowledge; Technical knowledge; Designing and making principles (Written exam 1½ hours, 25% of A-Level) Non-exam assessment (100 marks, 50% of A Level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ