Product Design
Hellesdon Sixth Form
187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:
- C or above for unreformed GCSEs
- 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs
To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:
- C or above for unreformed GCSEs
- 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs
To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:
- C or above for unreformed GCSEs
- 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs
Course Summary
A Level Product Design enables you to Explore materials, Analyse the work of famous designers and Learn computer aided
design and manufacturing skills used in industry. You’ll develop your creativity and technical expertise to turn your ideas
into real, marketable products. You will learn how to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate
and develop design solutions and make and test prototypes/products and be able to combine an understanding of
materials and manufacturing processes with your own creative visions by taking charge of the design process.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Key topics covered
Paper 1
Technical principles.
Paper 2
Designing and making principles.
Section A: Product Analysis:
Section B: Commercial manufacture:
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Practical application of technical principles, designing and making
principles.
This is a substantial design and make project. With a written or digital
design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
This equates to 50% of the A level.
Your next steps...
Industrial Product Design / Interior Design /
Architecture / Design and Marketing / Product
Development / Pathways to Teaching and
Lecturing.
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