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D & T: Product Design

at Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Design and Technology offers you the opportunity to design and make solutions closely linked to the real world of product manufacture in a range of material areas. The course will encourage you to initiate design solutions, develop, test and trial working models and prototypes. Students are encouraged to develop and sustain imagination, innovation and flair and develop an understanding of contemporary design. You will have access to state of the art manufacturing facilities such as 3D printing and laser cutting to enable you to realise your designs. You will have the flexibility to work across a range of material areas, usually specialising in one or two. With the support of our experienced team, you will be able to explore and develop your personal areas of interest within design and they can assist you in investigating opportunities for higher education, employment or apprenticeships in design, technology, engineering and other related fields. This course is for you if you enjoy developing practical skills, applying maths to a real life scenario and learning through a wide variety of teaching styles. NOTE: There are no textiles or food routes through this course and there is 10 percent examinable mathematics content.

What you need to get on

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

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

  • Plantsbrook School

    Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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