The subject builds on the experience gained in either GCSE design & technology or engineering and allows you to further your studies through various design and make activities, covering a wide range of materials and processes, including extensive use of CAD/CAM. Year 12 involves developing both your design and practical making skills, through a number of small projects, alongside learning about commercial processes. Year 13 is mostly spent on one substantial design and make project of your own choice, allowing you to focus on your particular career direction, such as an engineering-based project or an aesthetic design-based project.
- Grade 5 or above in a DT GCSE subject. If you have not previously studied one of these subjects at GCSE, grade 5 or above in GCSE maths and English language will be required. You need good practical workshop skills and an interest in the design of products. - Grade 4 and 5 across English and mathematics*. At least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. * This means if you achieve a grade 4 in English you need to achieve a grade 5 in mathematics; if you achieve a grade 4 in mathematics you need to achieve a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1: technical principles. 2½ hours, 30% of the A-Level. Paper 2: design and making principles. 1½ hours, 20% of the A-Level. The NEA is a substantial design and make project worth 50% of the A-Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Vicarage Hill, Keswick, CA12 5QB |
The subject builds on the experience gained in either GCSE design & technology or engineering and allows you to further your studies through various design and make activities, covering a wide range of materials and processes, including extensive use of CAD/CAM. Year 12 involves developing both your design and practical making skills, through a number of small projects, alongside learning about commercial processes. Year 13 is mostly spent on one substantial design and make project of your own choice, allowing you to focus on your particular career direction, such as an engineering-based project or an aesthetic design-based project.
- Grade 5 or above in a DT GCSE subject. If you have not previously studied one of these subjects at GCSE, grade 5 or above in GCSE maths and English language will be required. You need good practical workshop skills and an interest in the design of products. - Grade 4 and 5 across English and mathematics*. At least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. * This means if you achieve a grade 4 in English you need to achieve a grade 5 in mathematics; if you achieve a grade 4 in mathematics you need to achieve a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1: technical principles. 2½ hours, 30% of the A-Level. Paper 2: design and making principles. 1½ hours, 20% of the A-Level. The NEA is a substantial design and make project worth 50% of the A-Level.