Band 6

• demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the technological, environmental, structural and organisational factors relating to the selected focus area industry

• applies a comprehensive understanding of both written and graphical communication, and information processing skills

• utilises a design process to critically evaluate and develop solutions to practical problems

• demonstrates expertise in the management of time and other resources in the development of a practical project

• solves specific problems through in-depth knowledge and understanding of the implications and impact of technology on society

• displays excellence in the selection of equipment and materials and in the application of practical skills to produce a quality project

Band 5

• demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the technological, environmental, structural and organisational aspects of the selected focus area industry

• demonstrates a thorough understanding in the use of written and graphical communication and information processing skills

• justifies solutions to practical problems through the application of design techniques

• utilises a range of appropriate management strategies in the development of a practical project

• applies knowledge and understanding of the implication and impact of technology on society

• displays competence in the selection of equipment and materials and in the application of practical skills to produce a practical project

Band 4

• demonstrates a broad knowledge of the technological, environmental, structural and organisational aspects of the selected focus area industry

• displays information processing skills and a sound knowledge in the use of both written and graphical communication

• uses design or design modification techniques to solve practical problems

• applies appropriate management strategies to the development of a practical project

• demonstrates an understanding of the implications and impact of technology on society

• shows understanding in the application of equipment, materials and practical skills to produce a practical project

Band 3

• demonstrates a basic knowledge of the technological, environmental, structural and organisational aspects of the selected focus area industry

• uses appropriate information processing skills and written and graphical communication forms

• attempts to use design or design modification techniques to solve practical problems

• recognises the importance of management to complete a practical project

• demonstrates an awareness of the implications and impact of technology on society

• identifies and uses a range of equipment, materials and processes to produce a practical project

Band 2

• displays a simple knowledge of the technological, environmental, structural and organisational aspects of the selected focus area industry

• uses a narrow range of written and graphical communication forms, and information processing skills

• demonstrates an adequate awareness of design

• displays minimal management skills in the development of a practical project

• demonstrates a limited awareness of the implications and impact of technology on society

• uses a limited selection of equipment, materials and processes to produce a practical project

Band 1