GCSE Short Courses (for first teaching in 2009) Design and Technology: Electronics and Control Systems - J041

Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Design and Technology: Innovator Suite.

The following applies to all Innovator Suite subjects: Electronics and Control Systems, Food Technology, Graphics, Industrial Technology, Resistant Materials and Textiles Technology.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit 1: Introduction to Designing and Making
  • Developing research and investigation skills
  • Developing drawing skills
  • Modelling
  • Evaluating process.

Internally assessed

Controlled assessment

20 hours

60 marks

30% full course

60% short course
Unit 2: Sustainable Design
  • Consideration of products
  • Consideration of the environment
  • Consideration of society and the economy.

Externally assessed

Written examination

1 hour

60 marks

20% full course

40% short course

Full course

We also offer a full course in GCSE Design and Technology: Electronics and Control Systems, offering:

  • Greater control of assessment activities
  • Interesting course content which is relevant to daily life
  • Stimulating content across all subjects
  • A focus on developing students' personal, learning and thinking skills

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Design and Technology: Innovator Suite.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding in design and technology, including its wider effects.

AO2

Apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of contexts and in designing and making products.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate products, including their design and production.