A two year course in Product Design which leads to a level 3 qualification
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Design Engineering / Fashion and Textiles / Product Design) |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | AS/A Levels |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2027 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
Ideally students should have a good pass in Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Engineering, Electronics, Food, Textiles) or Art. Students should also have the ability to express themselves fluently, on paper, using both graphics and text. Use of good CAM/CAD skills and ICT skills are required. There will be a particular focus on science and mathematics.
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Product Design is focused towards consumer products and applications; including their analysis in respect of materials, components, and marketability to understand their selection and uses in industrial and commercial practices of product development.
Understand how the course will be delivered.
This focusses on products & applications, their analysis in respect of: materials, components & their selection and uses in products/systems; Industrial & commercial practices; Wider issues affecting design decisions. It is essential that materials & components are studied from the perspective of analysing modern consumer products that are designed to meet identified consumer needs, design and manufacture, & taught within the context of product development & industrial & commercial practices.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
In Product Design you will complete two written exam papers and complete the Iterative Design Project based on your chosen area Product Design/Design Engineering.
| Name | Netherthorpe School |
|---|---|
| Address |
RALPH ROAD
STAVELEY CHESTERFIELD Derbyshire S43 3PY Find on Google maps |
| info@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk | |
| Phone | 01246 472220 |
| Website | http://www.netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
Other venues and dates
| Venue | Start date | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe School | 1st September 2027 | View course |