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ZIMSEC · O Level · Syllabus 4053

Design and Technology

6 topics6 with notes

ZIMSEC O Level ZIMSEC A Level
Form 4Writing O Level finals this year?Revision mode: every Design and Technology past paper by year, with marking schemes, and a checklist of the whole syllabus.
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Form 1 2 topics

  1. The design process Design and Technology is about solving real problems by designing and making products. Notes 1 PDF
  2. Materials: woods, metals, plastics and composites Hardwoods (mukwa, teak), softwoods (pine) and manufactured boards (plywood, MDF, chipboard). Notes 1 PDF

Form 2 1 topics

  1. Mechanisms and structures A lever is a rigid bar that turns on a pivot (fulcrum). Notes 1 PDF

Form 3 1 topics

  1. Electronics and control systems Every system has input → process → output, often with feedback. Notes 1 PDF

Form 1 1 topics

  1. Communicating design ideas Freehand sketches with light construction lines; annotation (notes) explaining materials, sizes and functions. Notes 1 PDF

Form 3 1 topics

  1. Manufacturing and sustainability Jigs, templates, moulds and CAD/CAM machines (laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers) improve accuracy and speed. Notes 1 PDF