Technology - Resistant Materials

AQA GCSE Resistant Materials

Pupils experience working with a variety of materials including: wood, metal and plastic. Structures and mechanisms are also included.

Resistant Materials has been designed to:

• Introduce pupils to work related learning
• Give pupils the technical knowledge, skills and understanding associated with the subject
• Equip pupils with some of the skills they will need in the workplace or further education
• Empower pupils to take charge of their own learning and development

There is no prior learning required for this qualification.

Assessment The Specification consists of two units and is broken down as follows:

Coursework 60 % of total marks

Design and produce a design portfolio containing identification of a need, research and development of the pupils, ideas and much more.

Make a model and then a full size item in wood, plastics or metal.

• Materials and Processes 40 % of total marks

Pupils will learn about lots of materials including new “smart” materials. Many processes will introduced and pupils will build skills in using hand tool, power tools and computer operated.

Materials and processes are tested in examination set by AQA.

Progression

It lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Product Design and Engineering or related subjects at GCE/VCE AS and ‘A’ levels.

Choose this subject if you:

• Enjoy solving problems by design and practically
• Enjoy using making accurately and skilfully
• Are conscientious about your work and enjoy technical challenges

For further information contact Mr Kelly

See also

• GCSE Resistant Materials (Weblink)
• GCE A Level Resistant Materials (Weblink)