8 Materials and components

Candidates learn about materials used in the design and manufacturing of products and consider why they are used, including papers and boards, modelling materials, woods, metals, polymers, composite materials, smart materials, modern materials and biodegradable materials. They also learn about how materials and components can be selected to ensure suitability for purpose. 

Candidates should learn the electronic symbols list on page 34 of the syllabus. Questions in the assessment on electronic components and symbols are based on this list.