Higher 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.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Coursework (08/09/2023)
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.
- Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Design and Manufacture
September 2023 - Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Design and Manufacture - pro formas
October 2019 - Design and Manufacture Data Booklet
September 2019
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment overview
- Question Paper - presentation with audio (42.88 MB)
- Overview of course assesment - presentation with audio (22 minutes) (21.38 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional resources session 2020-22
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (17/10/2023)
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
- 2023 Higher Design and Manufacture Course Report
October 2023 - 2022 Higher Design and Manufacture Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Design and Manufacture Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Design and Manufacture Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 Higher Design and Manufacture Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
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Contact Information
Contact Design and Manufacture
- Candidate enquiries
- 0345 279 1000