Technology and Design

Head of Dept: Mr M Irwin

Mr R Donnell, Mr P Parke and Mr S McMillen

Module	% of AS or A2 grade	How is it assessed?	Module Title
AS Module 1	50% of AS 20% of A level	One external written examination consisting of two papers: Paper 1: Core area of study Paper 2: Specialist area of study	Design and Materials Option: Systems and Control
AS Module 2	50% of AS 20% of A level	Internal assessment Students complete one task, producing a practical outcome with a design folder.	Coursework: Product Development
A2 Module 1	30% of A level	External written examination 2 hours Students answer two questions from either Section A, Section B or Section C.	Systems and Control
A2 Module 2	30% of A level	Internal assessment Students complete one task, producing a practical outcome with a design folder.	Coursework: Product–System Design and Manufacture

GCSE	% of GCSE grade	How is it assessed?	Unit title
Unit 1	20%	Externally assessed written paper Examination lasts 1 hour	Technology and Design Core
Unit 2	20%	Externally assessed written paper Examination lasts 1 hour Element 2: Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems.	Systems and Control Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems (Students on LGS can choose between Unit 2 or Units 3)
Unit 3	20%	Externally assessed written paper Examination lasts 1 hour	Product Design (Students on LGS can choose between Unit 2 or Units 3)
Unit 4	20%	Controlled assessment 1 Design assignment.	Design Assignment
Unit 5	40%	Controlled assessment 2 We set the project. Students take either: Element 1: Systems Design and Manufacturing; or Element 2: Product Design and Manufacturing.	Design Project

In years eight to ten we want pupils to design and manufacture high quality technological products which are of interest to them.

Year 8
Personalised Key Fob, Electronic Logo

Year 9
Level Sensor, Pocket Torch, Warning Light

Year 10
CAD/CAM Statue, ipod Speaker, Genie Project