The course is a technical design course and gives students the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge from maths and science at GCSE as well as new topics we will cover to develop solutions to engineering problems. Students will cover topics such as materials, mechanisms, electronics, programming, computer-aided design and we will introduce modern prototyping methods such as 3D printing. There will be opportunities to study and learn from existing designs and those currently being developed using new processes or materials. Commercial and industrial designing is covered to allow students to develop their coursework products in Year 13 with a view to real-world viability, ensuring they meet all of the relevant legal and safety standards. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for students to use their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and to develop and practise their skills within realistic scenarios, including tight time constraints.
You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in Maths and this should be from the Higher tier. You must also have achieved at least a 5 5 in Science. A grade of 5 or above from either a GCSE in Design Technology or an Engineering course would be extremely desirable.
The Principles of Design Engineering exam lasts for 1½ hours and accounts for 26.7% and assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the course. The Problem Solving exam lasts 1¾ hours and is worth 23.3%. It requires students to read around a topic area and answer a series of questions, where they analyse the issues faced by Design Engineers. The Non-Examined Assessment is worth 50% of the A level. Students will identify a problem, research it, and interview a variety of stakeholders before developing a solution at a commercial level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS |
The course is a technical design course and gives students the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge from maths and science at GCSE as well as new topics we will cover to develop solutions to engineering problems. Students will cover topics such as materials, mechanisms, electronics, programming, computer-aided design and we will introduce modern prototyping methods such as 3D printing. There will be opportunities to study and learn from existing designs and those currently being developed using new processes or materials. Commercial and industrial designing is covered to allow students to develop their coursework products in Year 13 with a view to real-world viability, ensuring they meet all of the relevant legal and safety standards. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for students to use their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and to develop and practise their skills within realistic scenarios, including tight time constraints.
You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in Maths and this should be from the Higher tier. You must also have achieved at least a 5 5 in Science. A grade of 5 or above from either a GCSE in Design Technology or an Engineering course would be extremely desirable.
The Principles of Design Engineering exam lasts for 1½ hours and accounts for 26.7% and assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the course. The Problem Solving exam lasts 1¾ hours and is worth 23.3%. It requires students to read around a topic area and answer a series of questions, where they analyse the issues faced by Design Engineers. The Non-Examined Assessment is worth 50% of the A level. Students will identify a problem, research it, and interview a variety of stakeholders before developing a solution at a commercial level.