D&T Design Engineering A Level

WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?

To study Design Technology, you will need to have achieved GCSE English Language at grade 5 or better, and GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or better, plus at least three additional GCSEs at grades 4 or better. A GCSE in Design Technology is desirable but not essential

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

If you are interested in electronics and engineered products and would like a career in a forever changing technological world, then this course is for you.

WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?

You could take any number of exciting career paths. Many students go on to higher education and then work in manufacturing or engineering. Recently some of our students have opted for degree apprenticeships in the aerospace industry or nuclear power industry. This course also provides the solid knowledge you need for working in high tech industries including cybernetics, robotics, avionics, aerospace and automated packaging.

WHAT WILL I LEARN

Design Engineering is focused towards engineered and electronic products and systems; the analysis of these in respect of function, operation, components and materials, in order to understand their application and uses in engineered products/systems
that have commercial viability.

YEAR 1&2

Principles of design engineering and starting the Iterative Design Project. Learners undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate project centred on design engineering applications, they will explore, create and evaluate a context of their own choice.

Exams Year 2

Principles of Design Engineering
This paper predominantly covers technical principles where learners will be required to analyse existing products, demonstrate applied mathematical skills and demonstrate their technical knowledge of materials.

Problem Solving in Design Engineering
This paper requires learner to demonstrate their problem solving and critical evaluation skills. apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

50% coursework
50% two exams
Principles of Design Engineering
Problem solving in Design Engineering

FURTHER INFORMATION:
See Mrs MacGillivray / Mrs Hagen