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OCR GCSE J310

Cambridge OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310) revision

Free interactive Design and Technology revision for OCR GCSE, matched to the Cambridge OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310) specification.

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Past papers for this specification

OCR GCSE Design and Technology past papers 14 official documents · 2021-2025

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What the specification covers

1.IDENTIFYING_REQUIREMENTS 1. Identifying requirements
  • 1.1 Exploring the context a design solution is intended for
  • 1.2 Usability as a design consideration
2.LEARNING_FROM_EXISTING 2. Learning from existing products and practice
  • 2.1 Opportunities and constraints influencing design and making
  • 2.2 How developments in D&T influence design decisions
3.WIDER_ISSUES 3. Implications of wider issues
  • 3.1 Impacts of new and emerging technologies
  • 3.2 Choosing appropriate energy sources
  • 3.3 Wider implications on designing and making
4.DESIGN_THINKING_COMMUNICATION 4. Design thinking and communication
  • 4.1 Communicating design solutions to a third party
  • 4.2 Sourcing information and thinking when problem solving
5.MATERIAL_CONSIDERATIONS 5. Material considerations
  • 5.1 Main categories of materials
  • 5.2 Selecting appropriate materials or components
  • 5.3 Sources or origins of materials
  • 5.4 Available forms of materials and components
6.TECHNICAL_UNDERSTANDING 6. Technical understanding
  • 6.1 Structural integrity
  • 6.2 Finishing materials and products
  • 6.3 Introducing controlled movement
  • 6.4 Electronic systems
7.MANUFACTURING_PROCESSES 7. Manufacturing processes and techniques
  • 7.1 Making iterative models
  • 7.2 Manipulating and joining materials in the workshop
  • 7.3 Ensuring accuracy when making
  • 7.4 Digital design tools
  • 7.5 Scales of production
  • 7.6 New technologies' impact on production
8.VIABILITY 8. Viability of design solutions
  • 8.1 Cost and availability affecting material selection

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