Design & Technology 9705

Choose your paper route

• AS Level onlyPaper 1 + Component 2

  Paper 1 is an externally assessed written paper. Component 2 is a product analysis and improvement project, internally assessed and externally moderated. Both AS components are taken in the same examination series.

• A Level · staged routeYear 1 AS components, then complete A Level

  A staged route carries forward AS marks under Cambridge rules. Confirm carry-forward eligibility and timing with the exams officer and current Cambridge Handbook.

• A Level · all components in one seriesPapers 1 and 3 + Components 2 and 4

  A Level includes the AS content, the six additional A Level topics, two written papers and both coursework components. Coursework requires centre supervision, assessment and moderation.

Confirm whether the learner is taking AS only, a staged AS-to-A Level route, or the full A Level route in one examination series.

Practice the papers

• AS written paper · Topics 1–12Paper 1 · 12 lessons
  Move from a design need to a tested proposalJudge design quality in its contextCommunicate a design so others can make itConsider who design helps and who it leaves outReduce a product's impact across its lifeAssess hazards before designing or makingBalance appearance with human fitSelect materials and components for a purposePlan the stages from stock material to finished partChoose suitable workshop processesTrace energy and explain simple controlExplain how emerging technology changes design

  Externally assessed; all questions are based on AS content. The practice on this site is original topic learning, not a full Cambridge paper or official mark scheme.

• AS Product Analysis and Improvement ProjectComponent 2 · 12 lessons
  Move from a design need to a tested proposalJudge design quality in its contextCommunicate a design so others can make itConsider who design helps and who it leaves outReduce a product's impact across its lifeAssess hazards before designing or makingBalance appearance with human fitSelect materials and components for a purposePlan the stages from stock material to finished partChoose suitable workshop processesTrace energy and explain simple controlExplain how emerging technology changes design

  Coursework, internally assessed and externally moderated. Use this site for concept review only; the centre must supervise practical work, authenticate the candidate's portfolio and assess it using current Cambridge criteria.

• A Level written paper · Topics 13–18 plus AS knowledgePaper 3 · 18 lessons
  Move from a design need to a tested proposalJudge design quality in its contextCommunicate a design so others can make itConsider who design helps and who it leaves outReduce a product's impact across its lifeAssess hazards before designing or makingBalance appearance with human fitSelect materials and components for a purposePlan the stages from stock material to finished partChoose suitable workshop processesTrace energy and explain simple controlExplain how emerging technology changes designMap an industry's people and processesConnect customer research to a product offerPlan a product for repeatable productionMatch industrial processes to material and volumeBuild quality checks into productionChoose digital tools for design and manufacture

  Externally assessed; A Level content assumes knowledge of Topics 1–12. Topic practice supports revision but does not provide full timed papers, official marking or grade prediction.

• A Level Design, Realisation and Manufacturing ProjectComponent 4 · 18 lessons
  Move from a design need to a tested proposalJudge design quality in its contextCommunicate a design so others can make itConsider who design helps and who it leaves outReduce a product's impact across its lifeAssess hazards before designing or makingBalance appearance with human fitSelect materials and components for a purposePlan the stages from stock material to finished partChoose suitable workshop processesTrace energy and explain simple controlExplain how emerging technology changes designMap an industry's people and processesConnect customer research to a product offerPlan a product for repeatable productionMatch industrial processes to material and volumeBuild quality checks into productionChoose digital tools for design and manufacture

  Coursework, internally assessed and externally moderated. Practical work, candidate evidence, authentication, safety and centre marks require the learner's qualified centre; StudyForA cannot grade or certify the project.