Food Technology at A Level

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Advanced Subsidary

Examination Paper (30% AS, 15% Advanced) 2.5 hours

This paper will contain two sections which will assess candidates' knowledge and understanding drawn from the subj ect content for one focus area listed under:

• 3.1.1 Designing and innovation
• 3.1.2 Product analysis
• 3.2.1 Materials and components
• 3.2.2 Industrial and commercial practice.

Section A questions require short answers: Section B questions require open-ended essay type responses.

Design and Make Tasks (40% AS, 20% Advanced) approximately 40 hours

Candidates will submit a portfolio of work and one integrated task which satisfy the Advanced Subsidiary design and make tasks assessment criteria. This component is marked by the centre and moderated by the WJEC.

Case Study (30% AS, 15% Advanced)

Candidates complete a case study based on a placement of 5 to 10 days in the world outside of schooVcollege. This component is marked by the WJEC.

Advanced Level

Examination Paper (20% Advanced) 3 hours

This paper will contain three sections and assesses candidates' knowledge and understanding drawn from the whole of the subject content for one focus area listed in Section 3. Section A questions require short answers and specifically address the A2 subject content listed under:

• 3.1.3 Human responsibility;
• 3.1.4 Public interaction;
• 3.2.3 Processes
• 3.2.4 Production systems and control.

Section B questions require short answers, but form part of the synoptic assessment and therefore assess the whole subject content; Section C questions require open-ended essay type response and are also synoptic.

Project (30% Advanced) approximately 60 hours.

Candidates will undertake a single substantial proj ect. Each year the WJEC will set eight themes for the project, though candidates may also submit their own proposals for approval. The project requires candidates to demonstrate the integration of designing and making skills and knowledge and understanding. A Level candidates are expected to take increased responsibility for the identification of appropriate work and the management oftheir project.

• DT5 (15%) represents the Designing Skills Module.
• DT6 (15%) represents the Making Skills Module.

This component is marked by the centre and moderated by the WJEC.

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