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.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.
The course consists two examinations making up 50% of the assessment. The Principles paper consists of the theory covered over the two years and tests their mathematical skills with engineering related questions. The second paper is the Problem Solving paper, where students will have to read a resource booklet before answering essay and design based questions on a blind topic.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £18,825 |
| Address | Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
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.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.
The course consists two examinations making up 50% of the assessment. The Principles paper consists of the theory covered over the two years and tests their mathematical skills with engineering related questions. The second paper is the Problem Solving paper, where students will have to read a resource booklet before answering essay and design based questions on a blind topic.