Product tests for Design and Technology/Comparative tests for Engineering GCSE and Manufacturing GCSE/ Standard Procedures for Applied Science GCSE

Tests are crucial to product development. Below you can find links to the most important product tests. These can be used for Design and Technology GCSE and A level. Each test consists of the original industry tests for background information and an adapted version for schools.

Tests for toys

• Brake test
• Cylinder test
• Electricity test
• Flammability test
• Impact test
• Poisonous elements test
• Sharpness test
• Soaking test
• Strength ropes test
• Tension test
• Torque test

Tests for textiles

• Curtain flammability test
• Curtains test
• Soft furnishings test

Tests for furniture

• Stability strength test
• Strength of seating test

Engineering and Manufacturing

• Tests for Engineering GCSE and Manufacturing GCSE

Applied Science

• Tests for Applied Science GCSE