Specification DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - ocr.org.uk

1 A levels pecificationDESIGN AND TECHNOLOGYA LEVEL DESIGN and DESIGN Engineering H405 Fashion and Textiles H406 Product DesignFor first assessment in 2019 Version (August 2018)OCR is an exempt charity. 2018 OCR. All rights OCR retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, registered centres for OCR are permitted to copy material from this Specification booklet for their own internal Cambridge and RSA is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England. Registered company number are updated over time. Whilst every effort is made to check all documents, there may be contradictions between published resources and the Specification , therefore please use the information on the latest Specification at all times.

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3 21a. Why choose an OCR qualification? 21b. Why choose an OCR a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY ? 31c. What are the key features of this Specification ? 51d. How do I find out more information? 62 The Specification overview 72a. OCR s a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY (H404, H405 and H406) 72b. Content of a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY (H404, H405 and H406) 82c. Summary of endorsed titles 92d. Introduction to the content of the Principles (/01) and Problem Solving (/02) components 102e.

4 DESIGN Engineering (H404/01 and H404/02) 112f. Fashion and Textiles (H405/01 and H405/02) 252g. Product DESIGN (H406/01 and H406/02) 372h. Introduction to non-exam assessment (NEA) content Iterative DESIGN Project 492i. Non-exam assessment interpretation DESIGN Engineering (H404/03, 04) 572j. Non-exam assessment interpretation Fashion and Textiles (H405/03, 04) 582k. Non-exam assessment interpretation Product DESIGN (H406/03, 04) 592l. Prior knowledge, learning and progression 603 Assessment of a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY 613a.

5 Forms of assessment 613b. Assessment objectives (AO) 683c. Assessment availability 693d. Retaking the qualification 693e. Assessment of extended response 693f. Internal assessment of non-exam assessment (NEA) 693g. Synoptic assessment 783h. Calculating qualification results 784 Admin: what you need to know 794a. Pre-assessment 794b. Special consideration 814c. External assessment arrangements 814d. Admin of non-exam assessment 814e. Results and certificates 844f.

6 Post-results services 854g. Malpractice 855 Appendices 865a. Accessibility 865b. Overlap with other qualifications 865c. Use of mathematics within DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY 875d. Use of science within DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY 945e. Data Source 1005f. Glossary of terms from the Specification content 1075g. Accepted file formats 1105h. Acknowledgements 110 Summary of updates 1112 OCR 2017 a level in DESIGN and Technology11 Why choose an OCR a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY ?

7 Choose OCR and you ve got the reassurance that you re working with one of the UK s leading exam boards. Our new a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY course has been developed in consultation with teachers, employers and Higher Education to provide learners with a qualification that s relevant to them and meets their re part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, Europe s largest assessment agency and a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessment plays a leading role in developing and delivering assessments throughout the world, operating in over 150 work with a range of education providers, including schools, colleges, workplaces and other institutions in both the public and private sectors.

8 Over 13,000 centres choose our A levels , GCSEs and vocational qualifications including Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge SpecificationsWe believe in developing specifications that help you bring the subject to life and inspire your students to achieve more. We ve created teacher-friendly specifications based on extensive research and engagement with the teaching community. They re designed to be straightforward and accessible so that you can tailor the delivery of the course to suit your needs. We aim to encourage learners to become responsible for their own learning, confident in discussing ideas, innovative and provide a range of support services designed to help you at every stage, from preparation through to the delivery of our specifications.

9 This includes: A wide range of high-quality creative resources including:o Delivery Guideso Transition Guideso Topic Exploration Packso Lesson Elementso ..and much more. Access to Subject Advisors to support you through the transition and throughout the lifetime of the Specification . CPD/Training for teachers to introduce the qualifications and prepare you for first teaching. Active Results our free results analysis service to help you review the performance of individual learners or whole schools. All a level qualifications offered by OCR are accredited by Ofqual, the Regulator for qualifications offered in England.

10 The accreditation number for OCR s a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY is QN603/1131 Why choose an OCR qualification?3 OCR 2017 a level in DESIGN and Technology11b. Why choose an OCR a level in DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY ? DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. In formulating this Specification , OCR has worked closely with representatives from higher education and industry professionals to ensure that the direction of the qualification fulfils the requirements that support progression. There has also been a focus on ensuring the content reflects authentic practice, as best as it can within the school environment, giving an insight into the way that creative, engineering and/or manufacturing industries function.