Examination Board - AQA/ OCR
Subject Content
Design & Technology offers students the exciting opportunity to develop modern technological skills through the design and manufacture of high quality products. The students gain great personal satisfaction from developing their own ideas into real products and are inspired by working with a range of materials of their choice.
The practical and theoretical problem solving processes undertaken throughout the course encourage independent learning, creativity and innovation.
At Rainford College we offer 4 different technology options, which follow the AQA or OCR specification.
The four subject areas are very similar in the way they are organised and assessed but have very different subject content.
Design and Technology Subjects
Assessment Criteria
AS Level
UNIT 1 - Materials and Components and Application
Externally assessed examination covering the full range of materials, components and manufacturing processes available to the student, worth 50% of the AS marks. This is worth 25% of the A Level marks if the course is continued.
UNIT 2 - Coursework
Internally assessed and externally moderated. This is a design and manufacture project or a range of projects, worth 50% of the AS marks. This is worth 25% of the A Level marks if the course is continued.
A2 Level
UNIT 3 - Subject content Exam
A 2 hour externally assessed examination paper consisting of a range of materials, design, and manufacturing questions, it includes a synoptic assessment. This unit is worth 25% of the A Level course.
UNIT 4 - Coursework
Internally assessed and externally moderated. This is a design and manufacture project of your choice. This is worth 25% of your final A Level.
Entry Requirements
Students should have a GCSE in Technology at grade B or above.