Inspiring a future in Design and Technology. Drawing on authentic design practice and contemporary technologies students will be free to explore design possibilities that excite and engage them, giving a strong foundation for further study and developing thinking and design skills that will support them in any future direction. Learning about design and technology at A Level strengthens learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve real-world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations, and values. OCR’s A Level qualification requires learners to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototypes/ products.
Achieve five grade 5s or above including English Language and Mathematics GCSE Design & Technology (grade 5) or Level 2 Engineering (L2 Merit) Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
• 26.7% Principals of Product Design examination, including Mathematics and Science based questions (90 minutes) • 23.3% Problem Solving in Product Design examination (105 minutes) • 50% Design portfolio / 65 hours Non-Examined Assessment
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2JH |
Inspiring a future in Design and Technology. Drawing on authentic design practice and contemporary technologies students will be free to explore design possibilities that excite and engage them, giving a strong foundation for further study and developing thinking and design skills that will support them in any future direction. Learning about design and technology at A Level strengthens learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve real-world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations, and values. OCR’s A Level qualification requires learners to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototypes/ products.
Achieve five grade 5s or above including English Language and Mathematics GCSE Design & Technology (grade 5) or Level 2 Engineering (L2 Merit) Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
• 26.7% Principals of Product Design examination, including Mathematics and Science based questions (90 minutes) • 23.3% Problem Solving in Product Design examination (105 minutes) • 50% Design portfolio / 65 hours Non-Examined Assessment