Key Stage 4
Students may choose from a range of vocational BTECs and academic GCSEs specialising in one area of technology. The BTEC First Certificate is equivalent to two GCSEs and has only a Practical Assessment. There is no written examination. GCSE Design & Technology includes a substantial amount of theory with assessment by written examination and coursework.
- BTEC Hospitality
- BTEC Construction
- GCSE Product Design
- BTEC Engineering
- GCSE Food Technology
- GCSE Graphic Products
- GCSE Resistant Materials
- GCSE Textiles
Recommended websites
- Technology Student
- BBC Bitesize
Recommended Revision Guides
Revise for Edexcel GCSE series published by Heinemann at £7.25 each.
- Graphic Producs by John Halliwell
- Resistant Materials by Barry Lambart
- Textile Technology by Sue Manser and Chris Weaving