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Engineering GCSE

What will I study?

Unit 1 – Design In this unit you will learn the design process. You will learn to analyse a product so that you can see what features make it work and how it meets requirements. You will learn how to take ideas from different products in order to produce a design. You will be taught problem solving techniques.

Unit 2 – Producing Products You will learn the different types of engineering information in order to plan how to make engineering products. You will develop skills in working safely, with a wide range of processes, equipment and tools.

Unit 3 – Solving Problems You will learn about the materials, processes and maths that engineers use to solve problems. You will follow a process and develop drawing and communication skills.

How Will I Study This Subject?

You will be taught engineering drawing skills (isometric, orthographic, CAD).
You will be given a range of mini practical making activities. For each of these mini practical activities you will be taught the skills required and given an engineering drawing, you will then manufacture the product so that it meets the requirement of the drawing.
You will do a series of problem solving activities, where you will design/engineer solutions to problems. You will present you solutions as a set of engineering drawings.
You will visit and be visited by engineering professionals. You will visit a range of engineering companies to investigate engineering in a range of different contexts.

How Will I Earn Marks For My Final Grade?

25% – Design Folder (Solving an Engineering Problem)
50% – Practical (You will produce a product from a set of Working Drawings)
25 % – Exam (You will be given the opportunity to do the exam twice)

How Will This Subject Help Me In The Future?

If you are thinking of doing engineering at university, this course is an excellent introduction. It will give you the key engineering skills you need and an insight into the wide range of engineering careers available. You will get to meet, work with and learn from professional engineers currently working in industry.

If you are thinking of getting an apprenticeship this course has been designed to give you the skills that employers and colleges are currently asking for at interviews. It will enable you to be confident, knowledgeable and impressive.
If you are interested in any form of engineering as a career this is the course for you.

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