Specification points
WJEC GCSE Design and Technology C600QS
79 points in 4 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.
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1 Core knowledge and understanding
- 1.1 Impact of new and emerging technologies
- 1.2 Evaluating new and emerging technologies in design
- 1.3 Generating and storing energy for products and systems
- 1.4 Developments in modern and smart materials, composite materials and technical textiles
- 1.5 Electronic systems: sensors, control devices and outputs
- 1.6 Programmable components in products
- 1.7 Mechanical devices and types of movement
- 1.8 Papers and boards
- 1.9 Natural and manufactured timber
- 1.10 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- 1.11 Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers
- 1.12 Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres, and woven, non-woven and knitted textiles
2 In-depth knowledge and understanding
- 2A Electronic systems, programmable components & mechanical devices
- 2A.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2A.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2A.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2A.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2A.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2A.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2A.7 Surface treatments and finishes
- 2B Papers and boards
- 2B.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2B.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2B.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2B.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2B.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2B.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2B.7 Surface treatments and finishes
- 2C Natural and manufactured timber
- 2C.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2C.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2C.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2C.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2C.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2C.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2C.7 Surface treatments and finishes
- 2D Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- 2D.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2D.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2D.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2D.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2D.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2D.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2D.7 Surface treatments and finishes
- 2E Thermosetting and thermoforming plastics
- 2E.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2E.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2E.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2E.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2E.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2E.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2E.7 Surface treatments and finishes
- 2F Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres, and woven, non-woven and knitted textiles
- 2F.1 Sources, origins and properties of materials and components
- 2F.2 Factors influencing the selection of materials and components
- 2F.3 Forces and stresses on materials; reinforcement and stiffening
- 2F.4 Stock forms, types and sizes of materials
- 2F.5 Manufacturing processes for different scales of production
- 2F.6 Specialist techniques for shaping and assembling a prototype
- 2F.7 Surface treatments and finishes
3 Designing and making principles
- 3.1 Contexts of design and technological practice
- 3.2 Identifying client and user needs
- 3.3 Writing a design brief and specifications
- 3.4 Opportunities and constraints in designing and making
- 3.5 Exploring, testing and evaluating design ideas
- 3.6 Work of past and present designers and companies
- 3.7 Design strategies for generating initial ideas
- 3.8 Developing and communicating design ideas
- 3.9 Designing and developing a prototype
- 3.10 Reviewing prototypes and suggesting modifications