Design and Technology AS Level 3

Applications Open: - 8th October 2025

Applications Close:- 20th August 2026

How to Apply: - Please contact The Skinners’ School directly to apply. We do not accept applications via KentChoices

Please see here for more information about our Sixth Form and to complete an application form.

.Food Technology at this level is valuable for a variety of careers in the retail industry, the food production industry, catering and hospitality. The course encourages students to:

• Develop creativity, to recognise constraints and to produce high quality products.

• Develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products.

• Apply essential knowledge, understanding and skills of design production processes to a range of technological activities and develop and understanding of industrial practices.

• Use ICT to enhance their design and technological capability.

• Develop as discerning consumers to make informed choices.

• Develop positive attitudes of co-operation and citizenship, and work collaboratively.

5Bs at GCSE

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such as Art and Design and Computing or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Design and Technology, which could lead onto higher education in areas of and design, technology, architecture or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to design and technology such as an Architect, Carpenter or Computer Technician. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will encourage you to explore your creative mind and help you develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for. You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such as Art and Design and Computing or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Design and Technology, which could lead onto higher education in areas of and design, technology, architecture or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to design and technology such as an Architect, Carpenter or Computer Technician. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will encourage you to explore your creative mind and help you develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.