POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr

Year 13 - A2
Unit Type Unit information Assessment Method
A2
A2
A2
Mandatory
F324: Rings, Polymers and Analysis
- Rings, Acids and Amines
- Polymers and Synthesis Analysis
Mandatory
F325: Equilibria, Energetics and Elements
- Rates, Equilibrium and pH
- Energy
- Transition Elements
Mandatory
F326: Practical Skills in Chemistry 2
- A2 internal assessment
1 hour written exam
A Level - 15%
1 hour 45 min written
exam
A Level - 25%
Internal assessment
A Level 10%
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a grade B in Chemistry or BB (Dual award) in Science
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN
Curriculum Leader: Mrs H Duke
The 3D Product Design course has been designed to encourage 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.
Year 12 - AS
Unit 1 – Theory paper – Materials, Components and Application. 50% of AS (25% of A Level)
Method of Assessment
2 Hour written paper based on knowledge of materials and components, as well as designing skills.
Unit 2 - Learning through Designing and Making. 50% of AS (25% of A Level)
This is a design and make unit where knowledge of the AS subject content applied to the design and making of
the candidates own projects. Students will make a practical outcome and submit an electronic design folio which
demonstrates the stages of the design process.
Year 13 – A2
Unit 3 – Design and Manufacture 25% of A Level
Method of Assessment
2 hour written paper based primarily on the Design and Manufacture, as well as designing skills.
Unit 4 – Design and Making Practice 25% of A Level
Candidates choose a major project which they design and manufacture in School. The product is usually
constructed from a variety of materials which demonstrates the students' practical skill level. Students will submit
an electronic design folio which demonstrates the stages of the design process.
What careers will come from taking this course?
3D design could take you into a number of exciting career paths. Of course there's product or automotive design,
as well as computer generated animation. Computer Aided Design (CAD) for industrial products. This course
takes you into architecture, teaching, manufacturing, advertising and engineering.
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
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