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AS/A Level Design and Technology
Teaching: Sep 2017
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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.
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If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.
Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website.
If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.
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Key Dates
2022
15
May
May
UNIT 2/4 NEA (IAMIS Mark Deadline)
16
May
May
UNIT 2/4 NEA (Moderation Window opens, closes on 20 May)
16
May
May
UNIT 1 EXAMINATION 2hrs PM (ED / FT / PD)