GCSE (from 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? |
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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.
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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.
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