Engineering
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Course name: Engineering Level 2 Vocational Award (Technical Award)
Exam board and specification code: EDUQAS – QAN: 603/7019/1
Overview
The Vocational Award in Engineering has been designed to support learners in schools and colleges who want to learn about the field of engineering and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. It is suitable for students who enjoy problem solving through the use of maths and physics and designing. There is a practical element to the course, so interest in this is essential.
What does the course cover?
The course covers three key units: Unit 1: Manufacturing Engineering Products Controlled assessment: 20 hours Unit 2: Designing Engineering Products Controlled assessment: 10 hours Unit 3: Solving Engineering Problems Written examination: time of exam - 1 hour 30 minutes Unit 1 provides learners with the opportunity to interpret different types of engineering information in order to plan how to manufacture engineering products.
Learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in using a range of engineering tools and equipment in order to manufacture and test an end product. Unit 2 allows learners to explore how an engineered product is adapted and improved over time, and it offers learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding to adapt an existing component, element or part of the engineering outcome that they manufactured for Unit 1. Unit 3 introduces learners to a range of considerations that impact on engineering design and how modern engineering has had an impact on modern day life at home, work and in society in general.
How is the award assessed?
Assessment Vocational Awards are awarded on an 8-point scale: Level 2 Distinction*, Level 2 Distinction, Level 2 Merit, Level 2 Pass, Level 1 Distinction*, Level 1 Distinction, Level 1 Merit, Level 1 Pass. Units 1 and 2 are assessed via controlled assessments – these are carried out during lesson times and require the students to work entirely independently and to strict deadlines. Unit 1 counts for 40% of the qualification. Unit 2 counts for 20% of the qualification. Unit 3 is assessed via an externally marked exam taken in Year 11 Unit 3 counts for 40% of the qualification
What can you do next with this subject?
You should certainly consider taking this course if you are looking at a career Engineering or if you want to gain transferable skills such as problem solving, analysis, independent working and being an active member of a group.
Curriculum Maps
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