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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Design and Technology
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Qualification summary

The aims of the Edexcel Advanced GCE in Design and Technology encourage students to:
• make use of tacit knowledge and reflective practices in order to work with tasks that are challenging and often require definition
• develop and sustain their creativity and innovative practice
• recognise and overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high-quality products
• develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products of design and technological activities from a contemporary and historical perspective
• draw on a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas
• draw on and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of production processes to a range of design and technology activities
• develop an understanding of contemporary design and technology practices
• use digital technologies and information handling skills to enhance their design and technological capability.

Qualification details

500/2662/8
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
3
GCE AS - GCE AS Level
Single Award
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2015
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This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression to higher education or employment. Students may progress to the full A level in this subject from this qualification.
No specific job occupation
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.2  Manufacturing Technologies
180
180
A/B/C/D/E
Coursework
Written Examination
All AS units are assessed through independent assessment
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The following endorsed titles are achievable under this qualification accreditation number:
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Design and Technology: Food Technology;
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Design and Technology: Product Design

Within Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Design and Technology: Product Design there are two discrete pathways and students must complete one discrete pathway.
Both units (Units 1 & 2) are mandatory for the pathway selected.
  • A  -  Product Design
    Product Design
    This group represents a pathway.
    • A1 -  Resistant Materials Technology
      Resistant Materials Technology
      • D/500/6875 - Unit 1: Portfolio of creative skills
        The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 60.00%.
        Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
        • Coursework.
      • L/500/7990 - Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
        The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 40.00%.
        Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
        • Written Examination.
    • A2 -  Graphic Products
      Graphic Products
      • D/500/6875 - Unit 1: Portfolio of creative skills
        The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 60.00%.
        Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
        • Coursework.
      • L/500/7990 - Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
        The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 40.00%.
        Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
        • Written Examination.
  • B  -  Food Technology
    Food Technology
    • D/500/6875 - Unit 1: Portfolio of creative skills
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 60.00%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Coursework.
    • L/500/7990 - Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 40.00%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.