GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Manufacturing: Single/Double Award - J505/J510

What are the changes?

What changes, and what stays the same for Manufacturing?

 

What changes?

What stays the same?

Structure
  • There are now four mandatory units in the double award instead of two
  • Candidates can study the course as a single or double award.
  • The course is unitised.

Content and assessment
  • There is more emphasis on sustainability: candidates understand their responsibility to reduce waste in the manufacturing system
  • Online computer-based assessment has been introduced
  • Assessments are more straightforward and logical to apply.
  • Candidates can study a broad range of materials
  • Content has updated topics that reflect the use of modern materials and processes.