GCSE Design and Technology (Eduqas / WJEC)
47 free revision lessons in 9 units. Open the course or go straight to a lesson.
Design and Technology in Our World
New and emerging technologies, energy, sustainability and smart materials
- New and Emerging Technologies
- Sustainability and the 6 Rs
- Energy Generation and Storage
- Smart Materials and Modern Materials
- Composites and Technical Textiles
- CAD, CAM and Production Techniques
Electronic and Mechanical Systems
Sensors, programmable components, motion, forces and mechanical calculations
- Electronic Systems and the Input-Process-Output Model
- Programmable Components and Microcontrollers
- Mechanical Devices and Types of Motion
- Mechanical Calculations: Levers, Gears and Pulleys
- Forces, Stresses and Reinforcement
Materials and Their Properties
Papers, boards, timbers, metals, polymers and textiles — sources, properties and stock forms
- Papers and Boards
- Natural and Manufactured Timbers
- Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
- Thermoforming and Thermosetting Polymers
- Natural and Synthetic Textiles
- Woven, Non-Woven and Knitted Textile Construction
Designing and Making Principles
User needs, design strategies, communicating ideas, prototypes and the work of designers
- Context, User Needs and Design Briefs
- Investigating the Work of Designers and Companies
- Design Strategies and Avoiding Design Fixation
- Communicating Design Ideas
- Prototyping, Testing and Iterative Improvement
Papers & Boards (In Depth)
In-depth material: sources, properties, processing and sustainability
- Papers & Boards: Sources, Types & Properties
- Selecting Papers & Boards for a Purpose
- Shaping & Converting Papers & Boards
- Printing & Finishing
- Commercial Production, Sustainability & Applications
Timber (In Depth)
In-depth material: sources, properties, processing and sustainability
- Timber: Sources, Types & Properties
- Selecting Timber & Boards for a Purpose
- Shaping & Cutting Timber
- Joining & Finishing Timber
- Commercial Production, Sustainability & Applications
Metals (In Depth)
In-depth material: sources, properties, processing and sustainability
- Metals: Classification, Sources & Properties
- Selecting Metals & Heat Treatment
- Shaping & Forming Metals
- Joining & Finishing Metals
- Commercial Production, Sustainability & Applications
Polymers (In Depth)
In-depth material: sources, properties, processing and sustainability
- Polymers: Sources, Types & Properties
- Selecting Polymers & Modern Developments
- Shaping & Forming Polymers
- Joining & Finishing Polymers
- Commercial Production, Sustainability & Applications
Textiles (In Depth)
In-depth material: fibres, construction, processing and sustainability
- Fibres: Natural, Synthetic & Blended
- Selecting Textiles & Fabric Construction
- Shaping & Constructing Textile Products
- Colour, Decoration & Finishes
- Commercial Production, Sustainability & Applications