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What will I do on this course?
What will I do on this course?
The Cambridge National in Engineering Design will inspire and equip students with the confidence to use skills that are relevant to the sector and more widely. It covers the design process, types of drawings, influences on design, and the use of computer-aided design (CAD) in Engineering.
Engineering Design will encourage students to:
• understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Engineering Design, including the design process, types of drawings, influences on design, and the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations.
• think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
• develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the engineering design and development sector
• analyse problems in design terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing and modelling designs to meet a design brief
• understand the different stages of the iterative design process, recognising the cyclical nature of this approach
• evaluate designs through product disassembly and the process of using product analysis
The diagram below shows the possible progression routes for your further study:
What will you study as part of the qualification?
You will study the key aspects of engineering design, and have the opportunity to applywhat you learn through a number of practical experiences. This will involve you studying three mandatory units:
At the end of year 9 ALL students who have opted for DT Product Design will have a conversation and be guided as to whether the Engineering course or DT Product Design will best suit them.
As a department we have taken a holistic approach by looking at prior attainment and the strengths each student has shown in the subject, to determine which course would be most appropriate.
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed?
Both courses are very much workshop based, but do not underestimate the amount of paperwork and theory knowledge required. You will be successful in this subject if you are creative, can draw well enough to communicate your ideas and are able to work independently. Higher grades are only achieved if high quality written work supports your practical outcomes. You must have already shown an interest and willingness to work in this area, particularly important is the ability to work sensibly and safely when using tools and materials. Depending on which course you take the weighting of coursework to the exam will differ.
Career Pathways:
Career Pathways:
Career pathways are wide and would include careers where working with natural and man-made materials is required. Aspects of product design and making, furniture design and construction, building, engineering, modelling etc. are all possible career opportunities.
Students from our A-level course have gone on to university to study architecture, engineering, product design and multi-media design, to name but a few.
For more information on these courses please contact:-
Mr M Roberts (Head of Design and Technology)
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