Course information
Design and Technology (Product Design)
The King's Academy - Middlesbrough
01642577577
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
Course summary

Students will: • Develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. • Explore, design, create, and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design content. • Develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing, and making principles for product design. • Learn how to use the industrial computer-aided design software, Solidworks. Engineering/Product Design is a highly recognized A level that covers a huge range of engineering and manufacturing careers. Universities, high-level apprenticeships, and employers recognize this A-level as an excellent link to the exhaustive list of engineering and design sectors including mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, fabrication, architecture, product design, logistics, CAD, automation, instrumentation, construction, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace, and telecommunications.

Entry requirements

5 grades 9-4 in GCSEs, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics. Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

50% examination. 50% coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA