What topics are covered in AQA GCSE Design and Technology?

AQA GCSE Design and Technology covers 3 sections: Core technical principles, Specialist technical principles, Designing and making principles. Each section contains multiple topics with detailed revision notes, key terms, and exam tips.

How long are the AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam papers?

Paper 1: 2 hours, 100 marks, 50% of the GCSE. Figures from the AQA specification (8552).

How many topics are in AQA GCSE Design and Technology?

There are 26 topics across 3 sections in AQA GCSE Design and Technology, following the 8552 specification.

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What exam board is this course for?

This course follows the AQA GCSE specification (8552) for Design and Technology.

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3.1 Core technical principles

New and emerging technologies · Energy generation and storage · Developments in new materials · Systems approach to designing · Mechanical devices · Materials and their working properties28 notes

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

Core technical principles overview

3.2 Specialist technical principles

Selection of materials or components · Forces and stresses · Ecological and social footprint · Sources and origins · Using and working with materials · Stock forms, types and sizes · Scales of production · Specialist techniques and processes · Surface treatments and finishes28 notes

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components

Material selection criteria Free

3.2.2 Forces and stresses

3.2.3 Ecological and social footprint

3.2.4 Sources and origins

Primary material sources Pro

3.2.5 Using and working with materials

3.2.6 Stock forms, types and sizes

Commercial stock forms Pro

Scales of production Pro

3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes

Surface treatments and finishes Pro

Specialist technical principles overview

3.3 Designing and making principles

Investigation, primary and secondary data · Environmental, social and economic challenge · The work of others · Design strategies · Communication of design ideas · Prototype development · Selection of materials and components · Tolerances · Material management · Specialist tools and equipment · Specialist techniques and processes16 notes

3.3.1 Investigation, primary and secondary data

Specification

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

3.2 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

3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes

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

3.3.7 Selection of materials and components

3.3.8 Tolerances

3.3.9 Material management

3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes

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Specification

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

3.2 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

3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes

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

3.3.7 Selection of materials and components

3.3.8 Tolerances

3.3.9 Material management

3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered in AQA GCSE Design and Technology?

How long are the AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam papers?

How many topics are in AQA GCSE Design and Technology?

Can I try AQA GCSE Design and Technology before signing up?

What exam board is this course for?

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