Design and Technology


Overview of the course

Our AS/A level Design and Technology specification provides a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products or systems.

Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. This specification encourages learners to use creativity and imagination when applying iterative design processes to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values.

Specification: https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/design-and-technology-as-a-level/#tab_keydocuments

Opportunities

The practical and problem-solving skills developed when studying design and technology are useful in a wide range of jobs, and at home.

In this article, we look briefly at a number of jobs where design and technology skills are useful.

https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/articles/design-and-technology

Key info

Most courses are two years long unless otherwise stated.

  QiW Code: C00/1179/5

  Language: En

  Qualification: A Level

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