ENGINEERING DESIGN
CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL
Awarding Body: OCR
Course Code J822
QAN: 603/7086/5
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
Our Cambridge National in Engineering Design will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills that would be used in the engineering design and development sector. This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the engineering design and development sector. The qualification will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as:
- Completing research to inform engineering design ideas
- Solving problems by exploring different engineering design options
- Finding imaginative solutions through creative thinking.
This qualification will complement other learning that you’re completing for GCSEs or vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4 and help to prepare you for further study.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
External Exam: (worth 40% of the final grade)
R038: Principles of engineering design In this unit you will learn about the different design strategies and where they are used, as well as the stages that are involved in iterative design, which is currently one of the most widely used design strategies. You will learn about the type of information needed to develop a design brief and specification, and the manufacturing and other considerations that can influence a design. You will develop knowledge of the types of drawing used in engineering to communicate designs, as well as the techniques used to evaluate design ideas and outcomes, including modelling methods.
Coursework: worth 60% of the final grade consisting of 2 pieces of coursework
R039: Communicating designs In this unit you will learn how to develop your techniques in sketching, and gain industrial skills in engineering drawing using standard conventions that include dimensioning, line types, abbreviations, and representation of mechanical features. You will enhance your confidence and capabilities by using computer aided design (CAD), 2D and 3D software, to produce accurate and detailed drawings and models that visually communicate your designs.
R040: Design, evaluation and modelling In this unit you will learn how designers can quickly create and test models to develop a working prototype of a design. You will develop your virtual modelling skills using computer aided design (CAD) 3D software, to produce a high-quality model that will be able to simulate your design prototype. You will also develop your physical modelling skills using modelling materials or rapid-prototyping processes to produce a physical prototype.