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Course Overview
Course Overview
This course will allow learners to develop a range of engineering skills, including: analysis, problem solving, design, the use of equipment and materials and evaluating products and systems. Learners will also develop knowledge and understanding of key engineering concepts and processes, the ability to apply these to a variety of problems and an awareness of the impact of engineering on society and the environment. The skills, knowledge and awareness gained, are developed through a range of contexts within the broad discipline of engineering, including: mechanical, structural, pneumatic and electronic systems.
The Course is formed of 3 sections:
Engineering Contexts and Challenges: The Systems Approach, Energy and Efficiency, Engineering Roles and Impacts of Engineering.
Electronics and Control: Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Control Systems, and Flowcharts and Programming.
Mechanisms and Structures: Gear and Drive Systems, Pneumatics, Structures and Materials.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs E Nicol
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
Knowledge and skills will be assessed in different ways, depending on the topic being studied. This will include tests, project work and assessed work/homework. Pupils will undertake peer evaluation of class work and use assessment to set achievable short term targets.
There is an Assignment (50 marks) and an end of year exam (110 marks), which will be externally assessed by SQA and will be graded (A-D)
This may be subject to change based on SQA guidance for curriculum in the year 2023
Learning and Teaching Approaches
Learning and Teaching Approaches
A wide range of teaching strategies are used with classes, such as practical and experimental work, direct teaching, paired and/or group work. Pupils will prepare presentations, projects and carry out structured practical investigations. Work in class is supported through the use of course plans, ICT and other media. Pupils will be involved in setting their own targets and evaluating their progress. Pupils are expected to take responsibility for their learning at an early stage.
Recommended Next Steps
Recommended Next Steps
National 5 A or B:
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