WJEC AS/A Level D&T Engineering Design Past Papers & Mark Schemes

WJEC AS/A Level Design and Technology: Engineering Design focuses on the application of engineering principles to the design and manufacture of functional products. The qualification emphasises mathematical analysis, mechanical understanding, and systematic problem-solving alongside practical design skills. The AS written examination (Unit 1, ninety minutes, worth one quarter of the full A Level) covers engineering materials — metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites — alongside manufacturing processes suited to engineering contexts, mechanical principles such as forces, moments, stress, and strain, and the role of CAD/CAM in modern production. Unit 2 (AS, NEA, 25%) requires an engineering design-and-make project. At A2, the second written examination (Unit 3, also ninety minutes at 25%) extends into electronic and pneumatic systems, structural analysis, quality assurance, and the environmental and social responsibilities of engineers. Unit 4 (A2, NEA, 25%) is an extended engineering project demonstrating advanced design and manufacturing competence. Thirteen resources are available, covering both written examinations with their corresponding mark schemes.