OCR A-Level Design and Technology
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Course H404-H406
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105 topics
Specialist Endorsement96 topics
- Design Engineering (H404) - 1. Identifying requirements - 1.1 What can be learnt by exploring contexts that design solutions are intended for?5 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 1. Identifying requirements - 1.2 What can be learnt by undertaking stakeholder analysis?10 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 1. Identifying requirements - 1.3 How can usability be considered when designing prototypes?8 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 2. Learning from existing products and practice - 2.1 Why is it important to analyse and evaluate products as part of the design and manufacturing process?12 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 2. Learning from existing products and practice - 2.2 Why is it important to understand technological developments in design engineering?1 objective
- Design Engineering (H404) - 2. Learning from existing products and practice - 2.3 Why is it important to understand both past and present developments in design engineering?6 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 2. Learning from existing products and practice - 2.4 What can be learnt by examining lifecycles of products?4 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 3.1 What factors need to be considered when designing and manufacturing products to overcome possible conflicts between moral and commercial factors?7 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 3.2 What factors need to be considered when developing design solutions for manufacture?14 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 3.3 What factors need to be considered when manufacturing products?4 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 3.4 What factors need to be considered when distributing products to markets?6 objectives
- Design Engineering (H404) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 3.5 What energy factors need to be considered when developing design solutions?1 objective
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Iterative Design Project (NEA)9 topics
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 1. Identifying requirements - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?4 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 2. Learning from existing products and practice - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?5 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 3. Implications of wider issues - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?3 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 4. Design thinking and communication - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?13 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 5. Material considerations - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?1 objective
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 6. Technical understanding - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?3 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 7. Manufacturing processes and techniques - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?7 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 8. Viability of design solutions - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?7 objectives
- Iterative Design Project (NEA) - 9. Health and safety - 9.2 What are the implications of health and safety legislation on product manufacture?1 objective
Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
A*/Grade 9
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
OCR
State
1 mark
Give a single fact or term
Identify
1 mark
Name or select
Describe
2-4 marks
Account of process or features
Explain
3-6 marks
Give reasons with BUSINESS-FACING outcomes
Analyse
6-9 marks
Examine methodically showing cause→effect→outcome
Evaluate
9-12 marks
Judge, weigh up evidence, reach SYNOPTIC conclusion
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