Using creativity and imagination, students will design and make products that solve real and relevant problems.
Students will acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on cross curricular disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Students learn how to take risks within a supportive environment, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable young adults.
Through the evaluation of existing products (both past and present), they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider environment.
Enrichment
Learners knowledge is regularly linked to everyday products. The decisions which were made when a product was designed, manufactured and disposed.
Links beyond the classroom exist around us every moment of the day, students are encouraged not to take these products for granted.
Assessment
Internal assessments will take place throughout each year to monitor student progress and further inform teaching and learning.
Students will be assessed with an exam worth 40% of their overall grade and coursework worth the other 60%.
KS4 Specification
Careers
Engineering links materials knowledge, processes and design with the environment around us. There is an emphasis on time management and independent working as all topic areas have a large element of coursework.
Curriculum Overview
| Year | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Students will develop their understanding of engineering drawings and work on their practice assignment of a mobile phone holder. They will also begin their NEA, which is externally set by the exam board each year (worth 30% of their GCSE) | Students will work on a series of 12 different mini projects, each project will focus on the core principles of engineering – Engineering materials, engineering processes, and engineering requirements | Students will work on a series of 12 different mini projects, each project will focus on the core principles of engineering – Engineering materials, engineering processes, and engineering requirements. Students will also work on their use of CAD software and fusion. |
| Year 11 | Students will work on a series of 12 different mini projects, each project will focus on the core principles of engineering – Engineering materials, engineering processes, and engineering requirements. Students will also work on their use of CAD software and fusion. | Year 11 NEA – externally set by the exam board each academic year. | Globalisation of engineering – Manufacture planning, MRP and JIT lean manufacture social, moral, ethical and sustainability issues associated with engineering. |