Course Title: Resistant Materials
Exam Board: AQA (60% coursework and one examination 40%)
Entry Requirements (if appropriate):
Contact: Ms K Mowatt
Course Aims:
Students will be given the opportunity to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and understanding through:
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Analysing and evaluating products and processes.
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Engaging in focused tasks to develop and demonstrate techniques.
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Engaging in strategies for developing ideas, planning and producing products.
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Considering how past and present design and technology , relevant to a designing and making context, affect society
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Recognising the moral, cultural and environmental issues inherent in Design and Technology.
Course Description
This GCSE focuses on designing and making products using a range of resistant materials and equipment. This course will extend the skill levels of the student using both hand tools and workshop machinery whilst bringing in CAD/CAM to enhance GCSE capabilities. A folder of design work leading to a finished product will account for 60% of the final grade.
Possible Future Career Pathways 
Joinery
Manufacturing
Engineering
If you are considering a career with any practical applications, this course will be suitable.
