Design & Technology : Design Engineering
at Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
A two year course in Product Design which leads to a level 3 qualification
What you need to get on
Ideally students should have a good pass in Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Engineering, Electronics, Food, Textiles) or Art. Students should also have the ability to express themselves fluently, on paper, using both graphics and text. Use of good CAM/CAD skills and ICT skills are required. There will be a particular focus on science and mathematics.
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
Netherthorpe School
RALPH ROAD STAVELEY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 3PY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTERFIELD
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTERFIELD
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