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| Duration: |
52 - 52 Weeks |
| Start Date(s) |
03/09/2008 - 24/07/2009 |
| Apprenticeship: |
No |
| Can I combine this opportunity with another opportunity? |
Yes |
| Location(s): |
Hornsea School & Language College |
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| Qualifications |
General Certificate of Education A Level |
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| What Will I Learn? |
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The course is available in two different material areas. These are Resistant Materials Technology and Graphics with Materials Technology. Both courses have the same structure and assessment criteria.
Unit 3 A2: Further Study of Product Design.
Again this unit is assessed through a written paper. It tests knowledge and understanding of: modern techniques and materials; product manufacture; and design in practice.
Unit 4 A2: Commercial Product Development.
This is the ’design and make’ activity in year 2 of the course. Students must liaise with a client or user group in order to develop a commercial product. |
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| What Are The Entry Requirements? |
GCSE Design and Technology grade C is required.
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| Is There Anything Else I Need To Know? |
The Edexcel GCE in Design and Technology has been designed to provide opportunities for students to develop their creativity and entrepreneurial skills: to apply knowledge and understanding to a range of technological activities and: to develop critical thinking and collaborative skills. |
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| Future Opportunities? |
Some students choose Design and Technology to complement their other A levels and to add a ‘practical’ element to their studies. Others go on to study a further course at University. There are many to choose from including Product Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, and Teaching. |
