ENGINEERING – CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED NATIONAL (Extended Certificate)
Equivalent to 1 A-Level
Awarding Body: OCR
Course Code: H127
QAN: 610/3944/5
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OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
This qualification is designed for students aged 16-19 wishing to gain an understanding of the engineering sector and who wish to study Engineering alongside other A-Levels or vocational qualifications. Our Extended Certificate in Engineering will equip students with relevant sector knowledge and skills using practical, real-life engineering contexts in preparation for progression to undergraduate study. It covers the modelling of products, computer-aided design (CAD) and product redesign.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Engineering (Extended Certificate) For this qualification, students must complete five units:
• Two mandatory externally assessed units
• One mandatory NEA units
• Two optional units
F130 – Principles of Engineering – Exam
F131 – Materials science and technology – Exam
F132 – Engineering in practice (practical set assignment) – Internally assessed
Then two optional units
F133 – Computer Aided Design (CAD) – Internally assessed
F135 – Mechanical product design – Internally assessed
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics.