Qualification Code 60311332 The outline of the course is as follows: Paper 1 What's assessed? Technical principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response. Paper 2 What's assessed? Design and making principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions Non-exam assessment (NEA) What's assessed? Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. How it's assessed; ● Substantial design and make task ● 100 marks ● 50% of A-level Evidence Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design Technology or equivalent Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher, including a 5 for Mathematics and English An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better if studying 3 A Levels or 8.0, or better if studying 4 A Levels
Examination and coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL |
Qualification Code 60311332 The outline of the course is as follows: Paper 1 What's assessed? Technical principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response. Paper 2 What's assessed? Design and making principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions Non-exam assessment (NEA) What's assessed? Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. How it's assessed; ● Substantial design and make task ● 100 marks ● 50% of A-level Evidence Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design Technology or equivalent Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher, including a 5 for Mathematics and English An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better if studying 3 A Levels or 8.0, or better if studying 4 A Levels
Examination and coursework.
