This endorsed area involves the following areas of study:

• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals

• Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers

• Electronic systems, including sensors and control devices and programmable components

• Modern and smart materials and the effect of forces on materials and objects

• Mechanical devices

• The sources, origins, physical and working properties of materials, components and systems

• The way in which the selection of materials or  components is influence design

• Stock forms, types and sizes

• Alternative processes

• Specialist techniques and processes.

• Appropriate surface treatments and finishes.

Unit 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century

Written examination: 2 hours

• 50% of qualification  

• A mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions assessing candidates' knowledge and understanding of one area selected.

Unit 2: Design and make task

Non-exam assessment: approximately 35 hours

• 50% of qualification  

• A sustained design and make task, based on a contextual challenge set by WJEC, assessing candidates' ability to:

• Identify, investigate, analyse and outline design possibilities

• Design and make prototypes and evaluate their fitness for purpose

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