Specification points

Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology 1DT0

310 points in 8 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Core content

1.1 The impact of new and emerging technologies
1.1.1 Industry
1.1.2 Enterprise
1.1.3 Sustainability
1.1.4 People
1.1.5 Culture
1.1.6 Society
1.1.7 Environment
1.1.8 Production techniques and systems
1.2 Evaluating new and emerging technologies
1.2.1 How to critically evaluate new and emerging technologies that inform design decisions
1.2.2 Using critical evaluations to inform design decisions
1.2.3 Ethical perspectives when evaluating new and emerging technologies
1.2.4 Environmental perspectives when evaluating new and emerging technologies
1.3 Generating and storing energy for products
1.3.1 Sources, generation and storage of energy
1.3.2 Powering systems
1.3.3 Factors in choosing energy sources
1.4 Developments in modern and smart materials, composite materials and technical textiles
1.4.1 Modern and smart materials
1.4.2 Composites
1.4.3 Technical textiles
1.5 Mechanical devices and types of movement
1.5.1 Types of movement
1.5.2 Classification of levers
1.5.3 Linkages
1.5.4 Cams
1.5.5 Followers
1.5.6 Pulleys and belts
1.5.7 Cranks and sliders
1.5.8 Gear types
1.6 Electronic systems, sensors and control devices
1.6.1 Sensors
1.6.2 Control devices and components
1.6.3 Outputs
1.7 Programmable components in products
1.7.1 How to make use of flowcharts
1.7.2 How to switch outputs on/off in relation to inputs and decisions
1.7.3 How to process and respond to analogue inputs
1.7.4 Simple routines with delays, loops and counts
1.8 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals: types and properties
1.8.1 Ferrous metals
1.8.2 Non-ferrous metals
1.8.3 Properties
1.9 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of papers and boards
1.9.1 Paper
1.9.2 Board
1.9.3 Properties
1.10 Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers: types and properties
1.10.1 Thermoforming polymers
1.10.2 Thermosetting polymers
1.10.3 Properties
1.11 Fibres and fabrics: types and properties
1.11.1 Natural
1.11.2 Synthetic
1.11.3 Woven
1.11.4 Non-woven
1.11.5 Knitted
1.11.6 Properties
1.12 Natural and manufactured timbers: types and properties
1.12.1 Natural timbers – hardwoods
1.12.2 Natural timbers – softwoods
1.12.3 Manufactured timbers
1.12.4 Properties
1.13 All design and technological practice takes place within contexts which inform outcomes
1.13.1 Materials, components and processes for design contexts
1.14 Environmental, social and economic challenges in design
1.14.1 Designing for different social, ethnic and economic groups
1.14.2 Environmental, social and economic issues in manufacture
1.14.3 The main factors relating to ‘Green Designs’
1.14.4 The main factors relating to recycling and reusing materials or products
1.14.5 Human capability
1.14.6 Cost of materials
1.14.7 Manufacturing capability
1.14.8 Environmental impact – life cycle analysis (LCA)
1.15 Work of past and present designers and companies
1.15.1 Analysing a product to the following specification criteria
1.15.2 The work of past and present designers and companies
1.16 Use different design strategies to generate initial ideas and avoid design fixation
1.16.1 Use of different design strategies
1.17 Develop, communicate, record and justify design ideas, applying suitable techniques
1.17.1 Communication techniques for presenting design ideas
1.17.2 Record and justify design ideas clearly and effectively using written techniques

2 Metals

2.1 Design contexts
2.1.1 Applying knowledge of metals when designing
2.2 Metals: sources, properties and footprint
2.2.1 Ferrous metals
2.2.2 Non-ferrous metals
2.2.3 Sources and origins of metals
2.2.4 The physical characteristics of each ferrous and non-ferrous metal
2.2.5 Working properties of metals
2.2.6 Social footprint
2.2.7 Ecological footprint
2.3 Factors influencing the selection of metals
2.3.1 Aesthetic factors
2.3.2 Environmental factors
2.3.3 Availability factors
2.3.4 Cost factors
2.3.5 Social factors
2.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
2.4 Forces on metals, reinforcing and stiffening
2.4.1 Forces and stresses
2.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
2.5 Stock forms and quantities of metals
2.5.1 Stock forms/types
2.5.2 Sizes
2.6 Manufacturing metal products at different scales
2.6.1 Processes
2.6.2 Scales of production
2.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
2.7 Specialist techniques and tools for metals
2.7.1 Tools and equipment
2.7.2 Shaping
2.7.3 Fabricating/constructing
2.7.4 Assembling
2.8 Surface treatments and finishes for metals
2.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

3 Papers and boards

3.1 Design contexts
3.1.1 Applying knowledge of papers and boards when designing
3.2 Papers and boards: sources, properties and footprint
3.2.1 Paper
3.2.2 Board
3.2.3 Packaging laminate (including Tetra Pak™)
3.2.4 Sources and origins of papers and boards
3.2.5 The physical characteristics of each type of paper and board
3.2.6 Working properties of metals
3.2.7 Social footprint
3.2.8 Ecological footprint
3.3 The way in which the selection of papers and boards is influenced
3.3.1 Aesthetic factors
3.3.2 Environmental factors
3.3.3 Availability factors
3.3.4 Cost factors
3.3.5 Social factors
3.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
3.4 Forces on papers and boards, reinforcing and stiffening
3.4.1 Forces and stresses
3.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
3.5 Stock forms and quantities of papers and boards
3.5.1 Stock forms/types
3.5.2 Sizes
3.6 Manufacturing paper and board products at different scales
3.6.1 Processes
3.6.2 Scales of production
3.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
3.7 Specialist techniques and tools for papers and boards
3.7.1 Tools and equipment
3.7.2 Shaping
3.7.3 Fabricating/assembling/constructing
3.8 Surface treatments and finishes for papers and boards
3.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

4 Polymers

4.1 Design contexts
4.1.1 Applying knowledge of polymers when designing
4.2 Polymers: sources, properties and footprint
4.2.1 Thermoforming polymers
4.2.2 Thermosetting polymers
4.2.3 Sources and origins of polymers
4.2.4 The physical characteristics of each polymer
4.2.5 Working properties of metals
4.2.6 Social footprint
4.2.7 Ecological footprint
4.3 Factors influencing the selection of polymers
4.3.1 Aesthetic factors
4.3.2 Environmental factors
4.3.3 Availability factors
4.3.4 Cost factors
4.3.5 Social factors
4.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
4.4 Forces on polymers, reinforcing and stiffening
4.4.1 Forces and stresses
4.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
4.5 Stock forms and quantities of polymers
4.5.1 Stock forms/types
4.5.2 Sizes
4.6 Manufacturing polymer products at different scales
4.6.1 Processes
4.6.2 Scales of production
4.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
4.7 Specialist techniques and tools for polymers
4.7.1 Tools and equipment
4.7.2 Shaping
4.7.3 Fabricating/constructing/assembling
4.8 Surface treatments and finishes for polymers
4.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

5 Systems

5.1 Design contexts
5.1.1 Applying knowledge of systems and components when designing
5.2 Components and systems: sources, properties and footprint
5.2.1 Sensors
5.2.2 Control devices and components
5.2.3 Outputs
5.2.4 Sources and origins of components and systems
5.2.5 The physical characteristics of each component and system
5.2.6 Working properties of metals
5.2.7 Social footprint
5.2.8 Ecological footprint
5.3 The way in which the selection of components and systems is influenced
5.3.1 Aesthetic factors in enclosures and cases
5.3.2 Environmental factors
5.3.3 Availability factors
5.3.4 Cost factors
5.3.5 Social factors
5.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
5.4 Forces on objects, reinforcing and stiffening
5.4.1 Forces and stresses
5.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
5.5 Stock forms and quantities of components
5.5.1 Stock forms/types
5.5.2 Sizes
5.6 Manufacturing components and systems at different scales
5.6.1 Processes
5.6.2 Scales of production
5.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
5.7 Specialist techniques and tools for components and systems
5.7.1 Tools and equipment
5.7.2 Shaping
5.7.3 Fabricating/constructing/assembling
5.8 Surface treatments and finishes for components and systems
5.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

6 Textiles

6.1 Design contexts
6.1.1 Applying knowledge of textiles when designing
6.2 Textiles: sources, properties and footprint
6.2.1 Natural
6.2.2 Synthetic
6.2.3 Woven
6.2.4 Non-woven
6.2.5 Knitted
6.2.6 Physical characteristics of textiles
6.2.7 Working properties of metals
6.2.8 Social footprint
6.2.9 Ecological footprint
6.3 Factors influencing the selection of textiles
6.3.1 Aesthetic factors
6.3.2 Environmental factors
6.3.3 Availability factors
6.3.4 Cost factors
6.3.5 Social factors
6.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
6.4 Forces on textiles, reinforcing and stiffening
6.4.1 Forces and stresses
6.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
6.5 Stock forms and quantities of textiles
6.5.1 Stock forms/types
6.5.2 Sizes
6.6 Manufacturing textile products at different scales
6.6.1 Processes that can be used to cut and shape materials
6.6.2 Scales of production
6.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
6.7 Specialist techniques and tools for textiles
6.7.1 Tools and equipment
6.7.2 Shaping
6.7.3 Fabricating/constructing/assembling
6.8 Surface treatments and finishes for textiles
6.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

7 Timbers

7.1 Design contexts
7.1.1 Applying knowledge of timbers when designing
7.2 Timbers: sources, properties and footprint
7.2.1 Natural timbers – hardwoods
7.2.2 Natural timbers – softwoods
7.2.3 Manufactured timber
7.2.4 Sources and origins of timbers
7.2.5 The physical characteristics of each timber
7.2.6 Working properties of metals
7.2.7 Social footprint
7.2.8 Ecological footprint
7.3 Factors influencing the selection of timbers
7.3.1 Aesthetic factors
7.3.2 Environmental factors
7.3.3 Availability factors
7.3.4 Cost factors
7.3.5 Social factors
7.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors
7.4 Forces on timbers, reinforcing and stiffening
7.4.1 Forces and stresses
7.4.2 Reinforcement/stiffening techniques
7.5 Stock forms and quantities of timbers
7.5.1 Stock forms/types
7.5.2 Sizes
7.6 Manufacturing timber products at different scales
7.6.1 Processes that can be used to cut and shape materials
7.6.2 Scales of production
7.6.3 Techniques for quantity production
7.7 Specialist techniques and tools for timbers
7.7.1 Tools and equipment
7.7.2 Shaping
7.7.3 Fabricating/constructing
7.7.4 Assembling
7.8 Surface treatments and finishes for timbers
7.8.1 Surface finishes and treatments

C2 Component 2: the design and make project

C2.1 Investigate
C2.1.1 Investigation of needs and research
C2.1.2 Product specification
C2.2 Design
C2.2.1 Design ideas
C2.2.2 Review of initial ideas
C2.2.3 Development of design ideas into a chosen design
C2.2.4 Communication of design ideas
C2.2.5 Review of chosen design
C2.3 Make
C2.3.1 Manufacture
C2.3.2 Quality and accuracy
C2.4 Evaluate
C2.4.1 Testing and evaluation