Design & Technology (Resistant Materials Technology) A Level

Applications Open: 12th December 2025

Applications Close: 30th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Grade requirements: A minimum of 48 points from your best 8 GCSE grades with no less than a Grade 5 in all subjects taken. Certain subjects have additional specific entry requirements. Information on these can be found in the online prospectus.

How to apply: Applications should be made directly to the School via Applicaa which will be available from the Sixth Form area of the School's website.

https://twgsb.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-admissions/applying-to-twgsb6

Please DO NOT apply via Kent Choices.

This is a two year course which requires you to produce and submit one portfolio which will demonstrate your creativity and flair when investigating, designing and making a product. Students will undertake a commercial design and make project that apply the knowledge and understanding of the subject. It will need to be sustainable in the environment.

Students will be expected to develop knowledge of a wide range of resistant materials, graphical media, textiles, smart materials and manufacturing processes as well as knowledge of past designers. This is to be applied in their project. ICT will be integral to this course as will the ability to communicate graphically and by the written word. Students will be able to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impacts on today’s world. Students will have the confidence to innovate and produce creative design solutions as they develop their own design brief with a client/end user.

Unit Outline Weighting

Written Exam Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology 50%

Coursework Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project 50%

GCSE grade 6 in a Design and Technology subject

• The Department has seen many students proceed to study a product design related course at University, many of these students studying at the top universities in the country. The department has established links with ex-students who provide seminar style experiences to our existing students. In previous years, Alwani Architecture has visited our 6th form students to showcase degree and masters level portfolios and the types of work required for an outstanding portfolio.
• The Department provides extensive reading lists and has its own departmental library consisting of a wide range of books and subscription magazines that help students investigate a broader context than lessons can deliver.
• A number of extra-curricular learning opportunities also take place, including trips to ‘Emco Wheaton’ and ‘Flambeau Europlast’ in Ramsgate. The department is increasing its links with local and national businesses.