Design and Technology (Engineering)

Course summary

As well as the practical aspects of the subject, the study of Design Engineering hones skills such as problem solving, lateral thinking, project planning, and time management, skills that prove invaluable in all walks of life, both in academia and beyond. At A-Level we offer OCR Design Engineering at A-Level. This rigorous course allows those aspiring to higher level study in Engineering or a similar field to apply their maths and science knowledge to solve real-world problems. It places an emphasis on the technical, whilst still developing the project-based skillset so often lacking in Engineering applicants. Students will learn the core principles of designing and making products through a range of short practical and theory modules in Year 12 including designing hand held games, learning to program and testing it out on robotic arms, learning advanced 3D CAD, advanced structures and being able to calculate the forces involved, plus mechanisms and how engineers are able to manipulate forces and motion to their desire.