Advanced 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 (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 (13/03/2024)
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.
Audio Presentation
- Question Paper 2022-2023 (18.86 MB)
- Overview of course assessment 2019 (15 minutes) (21.60 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
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (31/10/2024)
Course Reports
- 2024 Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture course report October 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture course report September 2022