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AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Design and Technology: Product Design

at South Craven School, Keighley · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying Design and Technology at South Craven offers an exciting challenge in which you will develop the complex knowledge and practical skill to pursue further education or enter a career within the industry. From September 2017 our highly successful department will be delivering the new AQA Design and Technology: Product Design specification. To be delivered over two years, this exciting qualification will continually push and challenge you to consider and respond to current observations of the world we live in. Following a period of investigation, you will develop your own brief and produce a final prototype demonstrating your ability to respond to a problem. A keen interest in all things design is a must as is a genuine ability to problem solve. You will be assessed on their ability to explore, design, make, analyse and evaluate. Although not necessary, previous qualifications in Technology would be advised, such as GCSE Design and Technology and a Level 2 BTEC in Engineering.

What you need to get on

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include grade 4 in GCSE Product Design OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Product Design / Engineering

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • South Craven School

    Holme Lane Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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