Building upon the strong foundation of GCSE, students stretch their skills and deepen their understanding of design and technology through a wide variety of experiences. Theoretical content covers a complex range of inter-connected topics including: materials, processes, digital technologies, development of products, hazards and risk assessment, manufacturing industries, the environment, current legislation, information handling and modelling & forward planning. Sixth Form students are expected to demonstrate a significantly higher level of skill and understanding than that of GCSE, manifesting in the design and development of a sophisticated product prototype in the non-examined assessment unit. It is expected that students work with a real-world client on the design and development of their product prototype, using their needs and views to inform and guide the design and development process.
Students should ideally have achieved an 7 or higher in GCSE DT and a 6 or higher in GCSE Maths. Students with grades lower than these requirements will be evaluated for suitability on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Technology.
The Design and Technology A Level is comprised of two units: a written paper worth 50% of the GCSE and a non-examined assessment worth the remaining 50%. The course will be delivered as a liner, two-year qualification, with assessment in Summer of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,545 - £14,592 |
| Address | Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6EF |
Building upon the strong foundation of GCSE, students stretch their skills and deepen their understanding of design and technology through a wide variety of experiences. Theoretical content covers a complex range of inter-connected topics including: materials, processes, digital technologies, development of products, hazards and risk assessment, manufacturing industries, the environment, current legislation, information handling and modelling & forward planning. Sixth Form students are expected to demonstrate a significantly higher level of skill and understanding than that of GCSE, manifesting in the design and development of a sophisticated product prototype in the non-examined assessment unit. It is expected that students work with a real-world client on the design and development of their product prototype, using their needs and views to inform and guide the design and development process.
Students should ideally have achieved an 7 or higher in GCSE DT and a 6 or higher in GCSE Maths. Students with grades lower than these requirements will be evaluated for suitability on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Technology.
The Design and Technology A Level is comprised of two units: a written paper worth 50% of the GCSE and a non-examined assessment worth the remaining 50%. The course will be delivered as a liner, two-year qualification, with assessment in Summer of Year 13.