Specification Overview (CCEA)

The AS represents the first half of an Advanced GCE course and contributes 50% of the specification content, the foundation for the A2 year units.

The A2 represents the second half of the Advanced GCE course and contributes the other 50% of the specification content, which builds on the AS units to achieve the full Advanced GCE standard.

Students must follow the AS course before progressing to A2.

Module 1 - Product design and Systems and control including materials and systems; product design and manufacture - 2 hour examination (25%)

Module 2 - Product Development: Investigation, analysis and manufacture of a system and product - Coursework Project: 10 A3 pages plus manufactured artefact (25%)

Unit Content

The specification content is delivered through and divided equally between the two AS and the two A2 units.

The A2 course has another coursework project (Unit A2:2) worth 25% and Unit A2:1 Examination (25%) which includes questions on electronic and microelectronic systems.

Careers

Students go on to university courses and careers in:

• Engineering (especially Electronic and Mechanical) plus Civil Engineering

• Architecture

• Technical Illustration

• Graphic Design – Product Design – Furniture Design etc

Entry Requirements

• Preferably have a good grade in technology at GCSE.

• Be able to meet coursework deadlines without constant reminders.

• Have an aptitude for some facet of Technology – designing; systems; manufacturing.