COMPONENT 1: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ENGINEERING EXAMINATION The exam requires students to: • Analyse existing products. • Demonstrate their technical knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes, and techniques. • Demonstrate their understanding of wider social, moral, and environmental issues that impact the design and manufacturing industries. COMPONENT 2: PROBLEM-SOLVING IN DESIGN ENGINEERING The exam requires students to: • Apply their knowledge, understanding, and skills in designing and manufacturing prototypes and products. • Demonstrate their higher thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations and the suitability of design solutions. COMPONENT 3: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT, NEA) The Iterative Design Project undertaken by students will have a significant focus on the functional requirements and/ or system of a product. This substantial project will have a mechanical or electronic bias and will focus on a functional rather than aesthetic outcome. Students will identify an opportunity or problem from a context of their choice and create a portfolio of evidence leading to an outcome. Students will undertake the Iterative Design Project independently and will progress through the following principles: • AO1 - Explore: Identify, investigate, and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants. • AO2 - Create: Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose. • AO3 - Evaluate: Analyse and evaluate.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in English. In addition, Grade 6+ in Mathematics and Physics, 7 recommended. It is strongly recommended that students are taking A Level Maths and/or Physics alongside Design and Technology: Design Engineering. Grade 6 in Design and Technology or Distinction from a related technical subject is required.
The course is divided into three components: 1. Principles Examination, 26.7% 2. Problem Solving in Design Engineering, 23.3% 3. Iterative Design Project, 50% COMPONENT 1: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ENGINEERING EXAMINATION Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes COMPONENT 2: PROBLEM-SOLVING IN DESIGN ENGINEERING Written Paper: 1 hour 45 minutes COMPONENT 3: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT, NEA)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD |
COMPONENT 1: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ENGINEERING EXAMINATION The exam requires students to: • Analyse existing products. • Demonstrate their technical knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes, and techniques. • Demonstrate their understanding of wider social, moral, and environmental issues that impact the design and manufacturing industries. COMPONENT 2: PROBLEM-SOLVING IN DESIGN ENGINEERING The exam requires students to: • Apply their knowledge, understanding, and skills in designing and manufacturing prototypes and products. • Demonstrate their higher thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations and the suitability of design solutions. COMPONENT 3: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT, NEA) The Iterative Design Project undertaken by students will have a significant focus on the functional requirements and/ or system of a product. This substantial project will have a mechanical or electronic bias and will focus on a functional rather than aesthetic outcome. Students will identify an opportunity or problem from a context of their choice and create a portfolio of evidence leading to an outcome. Students will undertake the Iterative Design Project independently and will progress through the following principles: • AO1 - Explore: Identify, investigate, and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants. • AO2 - Create: Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose. • AO3 - Evaluate: Analyse and evaluate.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in English. In addition, Grade 6+ in Mathematics and Physics, 7 recommended. It is strongly recommended that students are taking A Level Maths and/or Physics alongside Design and Technology: Design Engineering. Grade 6 in Design and Technology or Distinction from a related technical subject is required.
The course is divided into three components: 1. Principles Examination, 26.7% 2. Problem Solving in Design Engineering, 23.3% 3. Iterative Design Project, 50% COMPONENT 1: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ENGINEERING EXAMINATION Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes COMPONENT 2: PROBLEM-SOLVING IN DESIGN ENGINEERING Written Paper: 1 hour 45 minutes COMPONENT 3: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT, NEA)