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Design, realisation and manufacturing project
Design, realisation and manufacturing project
Internally assessed and externally moderated 50% of final A level year and 25% of final A level grade
Internally assessed and externally moderated 50% of final A level year and 25% of final A level grade
Candidates identify a design situation or need from a real-world context of their own choice. This component has been designed to be flexible so that candidates can choose an area of design and technology that appeals to them.
Candidates have a choice of materials to make their product. For example, it could be made from resistant materials such as wood, metal or plastics, or it could be made from paper, card, thin sheet plastic or modelling materials, or it could bring in the use of systems and control technology such as electronics where appropriate.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a range of practical skills. Candidates must physically make the product. Candidates plan for manufacturing in quantity during the project.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a range of practical skills. Candidates must physically make the product. Candidates plan for manufacturing in quantity during the project.
Choosing an idea that can be physically made, and also includes planning for manufacturing in quantity, is a great way to meet the Advanced level assessment criteria.
Choosing an idea that can be physically made, and also includes planning for manufacturing in quantity, is a great way to meet the Advanced level assessment criteria.
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