Paper 1: Technical principles
Technical principles organised by the official specification. Choose a topic to read its notes, then practise with flashcards and quizzes.
3.1.1
Materials and their applications
3 of 3 subtopics with notes3.1.2
Performance characteristics of materials
9 of 9 subtopics with notes3.1.3
Enhancement of materials
3 of 3 subtopics with notes3.1.4
Forming, redistribution and addition processes
6 of 6 subtopics with notes3.1.5
The use of finishes
6 of 6 subtopics with notes3.1.6
Modern industrial and commercial practice
4 of 4 subtopics with notes3.1.7
Digital design and manufacture
6 of 6 subtopics with notes3.1.8
The requirements for product design and development
2 of 2 subtopics with notes3.1.9
Health and safety
2 of 2 subtopics with notes3.1.10
Protecting designs and intellectual property
5 of 5 subtopics with notes3.1.11
Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal
3 of 3 subtopics with notes3.1.12
Feasibility studies
2 of 2 subtopics with notes3.1.13
Enterprise and marketing in the development of products
2 of 2 subtopics with notes3.1.14
Design communication
4 of 4 subtopics with notesCheck the official AQA specification for the complete assessment requirements.