Core

The core content is to be studied by all learners, irrespective of their choice of endorsed area. 

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• The impact of new and emerging technologies.

• How the critical evaluation of new and emerging technologies informs design decisions.​

• How energy is generated and stored ​

• Developments in modern and smart materials ​

• The ecological and social footprint of materials and components ​

• Investigate and analyse the work of past and present professionals ​

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Fashion and Textiles ​

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This endorsed area involves the following areas of study:​

• Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibre.​

• Woven and non-woven, and technical textiles. ​

• Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers.​

• Modern and smart materials. ​

• The sources, origins, physical and working properties of materials, components and system.​

• The way in which the selection of materials or components can 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 from: ​

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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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