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Product Design

at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, Penrith · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will learn through practical work and theory lessons and will have the opportunity to work independently and as a member of a group. Packaging, labelling and instructions are also encouraged as part of complete design proposals, whilst marketing tools, such as advertising and point of sale merchandise can be used to supplement the making experience and help create products which can be evaluated for their commercial viability. Students will be required to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials; including modern and smart materials, and processes used in product design and manufacture. They will be required to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products, and to appreciate the risks involved. Students should have a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures and relevant legislation.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Design and Technology or 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

  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7EG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penrith

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