Cambridge National Engineering Design Level 1/2
This qualification studies Engineering design which is a process used to develop and enhance new products and systems as a response to market opportunities.
This qualification is an opportunity for students to develop a design specification and study the processes involved in designing new engineered products. They’ll use practical skills such as drawing, computer modelling and model making to communicate design ideas. The qualification will also encourage them to consult with a client and, with its practical focus, will engage them in producing, testing and evaluating a prototype in the form of a model.
Assessment
Unit R105: Design Briefs, design specifications and user requirements. Assessed through a 1 hour written exam question paper worth 60 marks.
■ Comprises short answer and extended response questions.
■ Assesses the quality of written communication.
Unit R106: Product analysis and research. 30 hours of Centre-assessed tasks worth 60 marks:
■ This Unit comprises practical tasks in the context of an assignment.
Unit R107: Developing and presenting engineering designs. 30 hours of Centre-assessed tasks worth 60 marks:
■ This Unit comprises practical tasks in the context of an assignment.
Unit R108: 3D design realisation. 30 hours of Centre-assessed tasks worth 60 marks:
■ This Unit comprises practical tasks in the context of an assignment. The course does involve the production of written coursework portfolios. Engineering techniques and processes will be underpinned with focussed practical tasks
For further information please contact Mr Eades, Head of DT
