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GCSE Design and Technology
Summer 2021: Materials to support Centre-Determined Grades now available
- Non-examination Assessment Guide
- Qualification Adaptations Guide
- High-level Qualification Assessment Frameworks (under 'Resources' tab > ‘Key Documents' tab > 'Summer 2021 Adaptations' tab): A summary of key requirements of each qualification and advice about determining grades
- Qualifications Assessment Frameworks – further clarification on range of evidence
- New TIMELINE FOR CENTRES find out when important information and materials will be available for centres to access
Please note, this information is for centres delivering Qualifications Wales approved WJEC GCSE, AS and A levels (Wales).
Teaching: Sep 2017
Reference Codes
NEA Update: For the latest information on NEA assessments in 2021 – click here
Our GCSE 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.
Through studying GCSE Design and Technology, learners will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world; and be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on design and technology, including historical, social/cultural, environmental and economic factors.
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Innovations Awards
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Online Exam Review
OER is a free interactive teaching and learning tool which includes exam answers and examiner comments.
Digital Resources
We offer an extensive range of free digital educational resources.
Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries are the minimum number of marks needed to achieve each grade.
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Discover FREE Digital Resources!
Unlock your learners’ potential with an impressive range of FREE digital resources, teaching tools and materials.
Access a collection of interactive units that bring together a number of elements including general data, exam questions, their marking schemes and examiner comments, which will lead you through a review of exam questions.
Upcoming Professional Learning Events
There are no events currently scheduled for this qualification.
Our annual programme is published and open for bookings during the summer term. Sign up for the latest updates here.
Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website and/or under the Materials tab.
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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