National 5 Design and Manufacture

Course Specification

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

          August 2019

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

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Specimen question paper

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

          August 2017

Coursework (10/06/2024)

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Understanding Standards (01/07/2026)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further examples of candidate evidence with commentaries alongside audio presentations (revised Dec 2023) can be found on our secure website and you can access these through your co-ordinator.

Course assessment overview

Webinar (recording)

Course assessment from session 2017-18

Audio Presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (30/07/2026)

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Verification Reports

Design and Manufacture: Quality Assurance - external verification

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