Specification points

WJEC AS Design and Technology: Engineering Design 2601QS

29 points in 3 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.

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2.1 Core technical principles (AS and A level)

2.1(a) Materials, processes and techniques in products
2.1(b) Requirements for product design and manufacture
2.1(c) Digital technologies, ergonomics and communication in design
2.1(d) Digital design and manufacture (CAD/CAM)
2.1(e) Safe working practices
2.1(f) Using maths and science in design

2.3 In-depth technical principles

2.3.1 Engineering design (AS and A level)
2.3.1(a) System design processes and methods
2.3.1(b) The use of ‘blue sky’ and incremental innovation, and of new/emerging technologies
2.3.1(c) Visualisation, simulation and CAD/CAE
2.3.1(d) Engineering materials and their properties
2.3.1(e) The principles of electronics including sensing, control, and output systems
2.3.1(f) Static and dynamic forces in structures
2.3.1(g) Mechanical systems
2.3.1(h) Energy sources, energy storage, transmission, and utilisation
2.3.1(i) Programmable and control devices
2.3.1(j) Representing systems and components
2.3.1(k) Production plans

2.4 Core design and making principles (AS and A level)

2.4(a) User-centred design
2.4(b) Design theory and key historic movements
2.4(c) Product development: design, make and evaluate
2.4(d) Appraising technological developments
2.4(e) Critical analysis and iterative design
2.4(f) Specialist tools, techniques, processes and machinery
2.4(g) Accuracy and precision in making
2.4(h) Evaluating prototypes with users and clients