This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. 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 prototypes 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. It requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires students to cover design and technology skills and knowledge, these have been separated into: technical principles and designing and making principles. Students should develop the ability to draw on and apply a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas such as Computer Science, Mathematics and Science to inform their decisions in design, make and the application or development of technology.
Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology or Engineering. For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. 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 prototypes 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. It requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires students to cover design and technology skills and knowledge, these have been separated into: technical principles and designing and making principles. Students should develop the ability to draw on and apply a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas such as Computer Science, Mathematics and Science to inform their decisions in design, make and the application or development of technology.
Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology or Engineering. For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.
