Engineering
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 12 | Introduction to engineering materials and practical techniques. | Computer aided design – designing and making your own project. | Mini iterative design project – design, plan, make and evaluate a product. |
| Skills | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | A combination of practical, design and written skills. |
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Assessment |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 13 | Iterative design project – a substantial design and make project that accounts for 50% of the final grade. | Iterative design project – a substantial design and make project that accounts for 50% of the final grade. | Theory revision for final A level exams |
| Skills | A combination of practical, design and written skills | A combination of practical, design and written skills | Exam techniques and revision. |
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Assessment |
Portfolio and product accounting for 50% of the A level. | Portfolio and product accounting for 50% of the A level. Mock examination |
Final A level exams |
You will develop decision making skills, including the planning and organisation of time and resources when managing a project as well as building and developing on their knowledge and understanding from GCSE, whilst also having the freedom to focus in more depth on areas of design and technology that most interests them. This allows access to a range of future career aspirations in the design and engineering industries, leading to future careers in product design, engineering, architecture, fashion and graphic design.
Entry Requirements
6 in GCSE Maths and 5,5 in Combined Science.
Exam Board
OCR A LEVEL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: DESIGN ENGINEERING
What three things should I do to further my independent learning of this subject?
1. Visit Brooklands Museum and Mercedes Benz world.
2. Watch any relevant television programmes.
3. Make any craft projects to improve fine motor skills including making flat pack furniture!