Subject: Engineering
Subject Overview:

The Engineering course is split into 3 units. The first two units are internally assessed and are coursework based.

Unit 1- is Manufacturing engineering products. In this unit learners will learn a range of different skills from hand tools and machines to make an Engineered product. (40%)

Unit 2- is Designing engineering products. In this unit learners will complete a product analysis and redesign the product for a specific target audience. (20%)

Unit 3- is the final unit that is based on Solving Engineering Problems and is a written exam which tests their knowledge and skill which has an element of maths questions. The exam will be sat in summer of year 11. (40%)
Engineering
Content: Year 10: Year 11:
Autumn Term: Technical Drawing skills
Unit 1 Mini Project projectUnit 3 – Maths & Engineering developments

Unit 3- Materials (metals, plastics, composite, smart materials) & Sustainability

 Unit 1 Controlled Assessment – Task 3 & 4

Unit 1 Coursework completed
Spring Term: Unit 1 Major project

Unit 3- LCA and environmental considerations properties of materials – revision and assessment

 Unit 2 Controlled Assessment tasks 1-4

Unit 2 Coursework completed
Summer Term: Unit 2 Major project

Unit 3- recap on engineering drawings – revision for mocks

Mock Exam
Unit 1 & 2- Controlled assessment released by exam board

Unit 1 Controlled Assessment – Task 1 &2

 Unit 3 Exam Preparation

Exam Summer term
Useful links for GCSE course:

https://www.technologystudent.com

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/engineering-level-1-2/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
How can parents support their child’s progress in this subject?

  • Encourage attendance to at least one intervention per week.
  • Contact staff if there are any concerns or for updates on progress.
  • Encourage your child to develop skills in this subject area outside the classroom.
  • Ensure your child catches up with any missed learning if they are absent.
Extra-Curricular Activities:

  • Get Exam Ready Coursework and Exam intervention