GCSE Design and Technology

The GCSE Design and Technology Contextual Challenge briefs were released on our secure Website on the 1 st June under the Examinations & Assessments > Non-Examination Assessment Task tab. Please ask your Examinations Officer to set you up with a secondary account if you currently have no access.

Cardiff Exhibition at All Nations Centre on 30th Sept and 1st Oct 2024, Bangor Exhibition at Reichel Hall, Bangor University on 7th Oct 2024 - Full Timetable of Events here.

Our GCSE Design and Technology specification provides a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products or systems.

Through studying GCSE Design and Technology, learners will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world; and be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on design and technology, including historical, social/cultural, environmental and economic factors.

Working in conjunction with the Welsh Government, our Innovations Awards encourage young people in Wales to be technologically innovative and appreciate the importance of Design and Technology.

A celebration of Welsh Design & Technology, recognising and rewarding the next generation of innovators.

OER is a free interactive teaching and learning tool which includes exam answers and examiner comments.

We offer an extensive range of free digital educational resources.

Grade boundaries are the minimum number of marks needed to achieve each grade.

An interactive map to support centres wishing to share experiences and ideas.