GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design
at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
A Level Product Design aims to instil a wide understanding and appreciation of the resources and skills, both modern and historic, necessary to take a product from conception to sale and beyond. It encourages students to develop their own creativity and design and technology capability. A Level Product Design is an excellent subject to sit alongside many others when considering the combination of subjects chosen by students, e.g. sciences, maths, business, economics, psychology, art and sport.
What you need to get on
Grade 5-9 in GCSE Product Design and Technology.
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
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
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