Design and Technology
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School - Medway
01634 844008
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL
Course summary

Qualification Code 60311332 The outline of the course is as follows: Paper 1 What's assessed? Technical principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response. Paper 2 What's assessed? Design and making principles. How it's assessed; • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions Non-exam assessment (NEA) What's assessed? Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. How it's assessed; ● Substantial design and make task ● 100 marks ● 50% of A-level Evidence Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design Technology or equivalent Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher, including a 5 for Mathematics and English An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better

How you'll be assessed

Examination and coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys
AddressMaidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL