Specification points

AQA GCSE Design and Technology 8552

31 points in 3 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.

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3.1 Core technical principles

3.1.1 New and emerging technologies
3.1.2 Energy generation and storage
3.1.3 Developments in new materials
3.1.4 Systems approach to designing
3.1.5 Mechanical devices
3.1.6 Materials and their working properties
3.1.6.1 Material categories
3.1.6.2 Material properties

3.2 Specialist technical principles

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components
3.2.2 Forces and stresses
3.2.3 Ecological and social footprint
3.2.4 Sources and origins
3.2.5 Using and working with materials
3.2.6 Stock forms, types and sizes
3.2.7 Scales of production
3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes
3.2.9 Surface treatments and finishes

3.3 Designing and making principles

3.3.1 Investigation, primary and secondary data
3.3.2 Environmental, social and economic challenge
3.3.3 The work of others
3.3.4 Design strategies
3.3.5 Communication of design ideas
3.3.6 Prototype development
3.3.7 Selection of materials and components
3.3.8 Tolerances
3.3.9 Material management
3.3.10 Specialist tools and equipment
3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes