This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in engineering, business and the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. ● Independent enquiry and investigations ● Practical application of Mathematical and Engineering principals ● Creative thinking ● Problem solving & analysis ● Demonstrating & learning good time management
1. Two exams (1 x 1½ hrs & 1 x 2½ hrs). Contributing to 50% of the qualification. Paper 1: Core technical principles and core designing and making principles Paper 2: Specialist knowledge, technical and designing and making principles 2. One NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) unit, contributing 50% of the qualification. Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PN |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in engineering, business and the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. ● Independent enquiry and investigations ● Practical application of Mathematical and Engineering principals ● Creative thinking ● Problem solving & analysis ● Demonstrating & learning good time management
1. Two exams (1 x 1½ hrs & 1 x 2½ hrs). Contributing to 50% of the qualification. Paper 1: Core technical principles and core designing and making principles Paper 2: Specialist knowledge, technical and designing and making principles 2. One NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) unit, contributing 50% of the qualification. Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge.
