Design and Technology (Engineering)

Course summary

The subject content of this component is focused on electronics and engineered products and systems and their analysis with respect to · materials and components, their selection and uses in products/systems · wider issues affecting design decisions. It is essential that materials, components, and systems are studied from the perspective of analyzing modern engineered products. Learners should gain practical experience in using materials, components, and systems, and, where possible, the content that follows should be learned through applied practical activities, set within realistic design scenarios. The aim of the component is to give learners a framework for analyzing existing products/systems that enable them to make considered selections of appropriate materials, components, systems, and manufacturing processes when designing. The component brings together the knowledge, understanding, and skills acquired in the NEA.