Exam Board: Cambridge National
This qualification is the same size and level as a GCSE subject, and is aimed at everybody who would like to find out more about engineering, and undertake design-based projects. On this course you will:
Be developing your 2D and 3D engineering design techniques
Designing new products to meet a design brief
Communicating engineering design ideas
Develop your independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the engineering design and development sector
After you have completed the course you may want to go on to further study such as A-Levels, BTECs or a mixture of both. You will find that the skills and knowledge covered in this course will lead nicely into further developed qualifications such as the BTEC National in Engineering. Alternatively, you could also go on to find work in the engineering sector as an apprentice or a trainee.
R039: Communicating Designs
Internal
60 marks
This is assessed by a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to use sketching and engineering drawings to communicate your ideas. Topics include:
Manual production of freehand sketches
Manual production of engineering drawings
Use of computer aided design (CAD)
R040: Design, evaluation and modelling
Internal
60 marks
This is assessed by a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to create and test models of your design. Topics include:
Product evaluation
Modelling design ideas
R038: Principles of Engineering Design
External
70 marks
This is assessed by an exam. In this unit you will learn about the design process, and all of the stages that are involved. Topics include:
Designing processes
Designing requirements
Communicating design outcomes
Evaluating design ideas
Where can it lead?
Possible career paths include engineer, electrician, armed forces, plumber, mechanic, technician, maintenance fitter, designer and many more.
You will develop a range of transferable skills including productivity, creativity, teamwork, innovation, practical skills, problem solving, ICT, numeracy, literacy and leadership.
Find out where it can take you on Unifrog:
Engineering Craft Machinist
Architect
Mechanical Engineer