The syllabus followed and outlined below is AQA. The specification encourages candidates to take a broad view of design and technology, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. Unit 1 – PROD1 Materials, Components and Application 50% of AS, 25% of A Level 2 hour written paper 80 marks Based primarily on Materials and Components and consisting of three sections Section 1 contains compulsory limited response questions Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two Section 3 contains one compulsory question Available in June only Unit 2 – PROD2 Learning Through Designing and Making 50% of AS, 25% of A Level Coursework – approx. 50 hours 80 marks Written (or electronic) design portfolio Manufactured outcome(s) Coursework may take a number of forms: a single design-and-make project, two smaller projects or a portfolio of work Available in June only
Name: GCE AS Level in Design and Technology Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Design and Technology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160107 10:41:39 Updated 20161107 09:53:09
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Title: GCE AS Level in Design and Technology Qualification: GCE AS Level in Design and Technology Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies