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KS4 Curriculum Overview: Engineering Tech Award

Core aims of the subject at Key Stage 4- BTEC Tech Award Engineering Level 2 Pearsons (Qualification Number: 603/0829/1)

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Engineering provides the opportunity to explore technical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts mechanical and engineering

design to develop their understanding of the real-world. The three components focus on the assessment of knowledge, skills and practices which are all integrated. Students are given the

opportunity to build their confidence in Engineering concepts over a period of time during the course before they are assessed. The knowledge and skills gained provide a pathway for

further study or apprenticeships.

Assessment

External summative assessments

Non-examined assessment - Component 1: Exploring engineering sectors and design applications (internally assessed, 30% of Tech Award)

Non-examined assessment - Component 2: Investigating an engineering project (internally assessed, 30% of Tech Award)

Non-examined assessment - Responding to an engineering brief (externally assessed, 40% of Tech Award)The course consists of 3 components, 2 internal and 1 external assessments:

These assignment briefs for components 1 and 2 are related to the achievement of knowledge and understanding through the application of practical and written tasks and activities

comprising of short, medium and long written responses to set questions along with reading and producing CAD drawing, completing practical tasks to set tolerance analysing data. This

style of assessment promotes deep learning through ensuring the connection between knowledge and practice. The components focus on: the development of core knowledge and

understanding of engineering sectors; the knowledge and skills of the stages involved in planning and implementing an engineering project; and the development and application of skills

such as problem solving, design, creativity, communication and collaboration.

Component 3 provides the main assessment for the qualification. It builds directly on components 1 and 2, in real-life situations. Students apply performances skills and techniques in

response to a brief set by the exam board. This assessment focuses on the knowledge and understanding at the end of the course. The external assessment comprises 40 per cent of the

qualification.

Homework

Students are set home work to reinforce and practice the learning completed during lessons and to prepare for the internal and external units. These tasks can be written responses to set

questions, researching, sketching or the application of CAD.

Clubs and/or intervention

Students are welcome to attend the weekly Blacksmithing and Engineering club, to make use of the workshop facilities, computers and CNC machines. Lunchtime drop-in sessions

available as per displayed calendar. Extra revision available after school and breakfast sessions prior to external units as required.

Parental/Carer support

Monitor progress and encourage the completion of the unit portfolio. Encourage the watching of ‘how it’s made’, ‘Forged in Fire’, ‘Mega Engineering’ type of programs.

Helpful sources of information The shared area contains various files and documents to assist with completion of this course and is available via the school computers. Useful resources are www.technologystudent.com.

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Year 10 Overview

2019-2020

BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award Engineering.

Term Knowledge Assessment Connections to learning Connections to future

pathways

Autumn

1

What is Engineering?

Thought about being Engineer? You would have the power to make a difference! By becoming an engineer, you can help to solve problems that are important to society.

You could be controlling and preventing pollution, developing new medicines, creating advanced technologies, even exploring new worlds. It is vital for students to

develop their knowledge of what engineering is about in order for them to make informed decisions for their future position within the national and global economy. The

UK is aiming to develop a new smart style of engineering for which engineers are needed, and the country is short of engineers. Engineering covers a wide range of

disciplines that will enable students to apply their mathematical, scientific and engineering skills to real-life problems.

Develop core knowledge of

Orthographic drawings,

including engineering

conventions dimensions and

tolerances.

Marking out methods,

datum lines, centrum lines,

co-ordinates.

Turning, using manual or

CNC lathe.

Cutting using hand tools.

Joining of materials using a

range of techniques

Drilling, using both pillar

drill and lathe, Using a jig.

Applying surface finishes.

Testing the application of

knowledge and skills: outcome

compared to drawing standards for

accuracy


knowledge and skills: both

outcomes compared to drawing

and product for accuracy. Using

techniques including the use of

rulers, micrometres, Verner

callipers and gauges.

Test pieces of technique and

actual product.


actual product.


knowledge through written

questions, design challenges and

production of technical drawings

Prior learning in D&T (Y7-9)

Templates and drawings to follow and

create.

Manufacture of products using hand

and machine techniques.

Evaluation/testing of outcomes

matched against criteria.

Future learning in Engineering

Read an engineering drawing when

responding to an engineering brief to

produce a product (Y11)

Careers

Mechanical technician

Maintenance technician

Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer

Maintenance engineer

Design engineer

Structural engineer

Health and safety officer

Production planner

Automotive finish specialist

Engineer in a given sector

Future learning

Level 3 BTEC National in Engineering

Shaping and finishing,

filing, milling, use of

abrasives

Following a provided

production plan

Awareness of health and

safety. Using PPE and risk

assessments

Workshop safety. procedure

Application of skills through

completion of set practical tasks.

Applying the using PPE and

workshop procedures in a

practical situations supported by

observation records.

Technical certificate in Engineering

Degrees, including Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Autumn

2

Exploring Engineering Sectors and Design Applications

What is the engineering industry? Engineering deals with the design, improvement, and installation of systems using people, materials, and energy. How do the sectors

link to each other? What they produce and why. To have an understanding sizes of organisations and the job roles and how to gain entry in to these fields. Is it your plan

to be in charge of a team, a department a sector of engineering one day and be the decision maker? This unit will give you the insight in to a wide range of sectors and

roles across a range of engineering organisations.

To broaden knowledge and

understanding of:

Engineering definition in

context: the safe

application of technical

and practical knowledge

to transform ideas and

materials into products.

The need for qualified

people in an engineering

discipline (e.g.

electrical/electronics

engineer), and can use

their skills to help solve

real-world problems.

Develop an understanding

of sectors Engineering,

e.g. aerospace,

automotive,

communications,

electrical/electronic,

mechanical,

Written response in Exam style

answer in the form of a

presentation for:

Test prospects and the thoughts

about a career choice in

engineering including notes and

images. It must include sections

on:

Engineering sectors and a

engineered product they produce.

Describe different sized

engineering organisations and

typical job roles.

Explain how different sectors

generate an engineered product,

with reference to sizes of

organisations and the job roles

involved.

Evaluate how engineers from

different sectors cooperate to

generate an engineered product,

with reference to sizes of


The role of designers and designing

in the world we live in.

Manufacturing techniques used in

school and how they link to

manufacturing techniques in

industry.

Evaluation/testing of outcomes

matched against criteria.


Responding to and producing the

engineering report/presentation for

the assessment of the unit.

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning

Level 3 BTEC National in

Engineering


Degrees, including

Engineering

environmental, transport,-.

Understand Engineered

products from different

sectors and combinations

of sectors, e.g. aerospace

(engines, wings,

navigation systems),

(engines, suspension,

braking system, fuel

injection, engine

management), (satellite

dish, smartphone, wireless

router)

organisations and the job roles

involved.

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Spring

1

Exploring Engineering Sectors and Design Applications continued

What is the engineering industry? Engineering deals with the design, improvement, and installation of systems using people, materials, and energy. How do the sectors

link to each other? What they produce and why. To have an understanding sizes of organisations and the job roles and how to gain entry in to these fields. Is it your plan to

be in charge of a team, a department a sector of engineering one day and be the decision maker? This unit will give you the insight in to a wide range of sectors and roles

across a range of engineering organisations.

The design process.

Development of an

engineering brief, e.g.

physical requirements,

aesthetics, size,

function, Performance

requirements.

Producing initial

design proposals, e.g.

researching existing

.

Written response in Exam style

answer in the form of a

presentation for:

Describe engineering sectors

and an engineered product they

produce. Exam style question

Describe different sized

engineering organisations and

typical job roles.


Templates and drawings to created

using various software.

Evaluation/ testing of outcomes

matched against criteria and how

products could be manufactured in

industry

Degrees could be studied in:

Aeronautical Engineering

Car Design

Production

Development/Manufacturing

Acoustic Engineering.

Aeronautical Engineering.

products, producing

design sketches in 2D

and 3D

Create Computer-

aided design (CAD)

drawings using

drawing, editing, and

modification designs

to the appropriate

standard.

Generating final

design solution using

2D drawing

techniques and 3D

models

Making final design

solution decisions, e.g.

selection of materials,

selection of making

techniques, considering

quality requirements

How employees work

in a team and peer

review during the

engineering design

and make process with

the customer as a

focus

Explain how engineers from

different sectors generate an

engineered product.

Evaluate how engineers from

different sectors

Produce design

proposals

Describe successful

features of the design process

Justify the

development of an improved

final solution and evaluate


Application of CAD/CAM in

engineering drawing when

responding to an a real-life

organisation

Aerospace Engineering.

Audio Engineering.

Automotive Engineering.

Manufacturing Engineering.

Marine Engineering.

Nuclear Engineering.

Spring

2

Completion of practical task from Autumn term

Application and testing of manufacturing knowledge is key to being able to solve problems. The techniques and processes in this unit provide you with the knowledge and

understanding to link school and industry. This unit focusses on the practical application of a varied range of techniques and processes to generate ideas, manufacture

products, apply surface finishes and test products. This is ‘hands on’ part that everyone enjoys!

Orthographic drawings,

including engineering

conventions dimensions

and tolerances.


actual product.


knowledge through written


Careers


Marking out methods,

datum lines, centrum

lines, co-ordinates.

Turning, using manual

or CNC lathe.

Cutting using hand

tools.

Joining of materials

using a range of

techniques

Drilling, using both

pillar drill and lathe,

Using a jig.

Applying surface

finishes.

Shaping and finishing,

filing, milling, use of

abrasives

Following a provided

production plan

Awareness of health and

safety. Using PPE and

risk assessments

Workshop safety.

procedure

questions, design challenges and

production of technical drawings

Application of skills through

completion of set practical tasks.

Applying the using PPE and

workshop procedures in a

practical situations supported by

observation records.

Templates and drawings to created

using various software.

Manufacture of products using hand

and machine techniques.

Evaluation/ testing of outcomes

matched against criteria and how

products could be manufactured in

industry




responding to an engineering brief

to produce a product


Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning

Level 3 BTEC National in Engineering

Technical certificate in

Engineering

Degrees, including

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Summer

1

Responding to an Engineering Brief in preparation for mock exams

How does an engineer respond to a real-life problem? How to generate possible solutions and how to test against the brief? Devise and carry out tests, collect and analyse

data, reflect on your findings, consider any issues, and suggest solutions like in the real world. This will provide the foundation for further in depth work when the external

brief is released in Year 11. This unit will give you the insight in to the issues which face engineers in solving problems. Are you up to the challenge of carrying out your

own analysis of a product?


understanding of:

Carry out a process

Understand planning of

activities.

Knowledge to test

prototype

Apply knowledge of

materials and equipment

Recording the process

Ability to use a range of

measuring equipment

Ability to record data by

producing chart/graph,

line/curve of best fit, axis,

scaling labelling

Ability to observe, noting

problems with practical

activities.

Interpretation of data

Identifying anomalous

results or sources of error.

Identify comparison of

trends/patterns in data, to

include tables, charts and

graphs.

Evaluate a process

Make recommendations in

a given context

Interpretation of a given brief

for an engineered product

Ability to apply standard

drawing conventions

To be able to follow planned

procedures.

Using and testing a

prototype/model.

Assembling, handling and using

materials, equipment and

machinery.

Measuring and recording data with

precision, using appropriate units

Tabulating data in a format

accurately and to a suitable degree

of precision.

Displaying data graphically with

accuracy:

Written style exam responses for :

anomalous results

Evaluating the process, to include

testing process used,

recording/processing results.

Drawing valid conclusions.

Making recommendations

Analysing the existing product

with reference to the brief.

Application of dimensions and

tolerances

Design sketching, to include 2D,

3D, exploded diagrams

Written style exam responses for :

Reviewing the credibility of the

design ideas given the needs of the

brief.

Selecting the most appropriate

design solution.

Justification of the design solution.

Justification of the processes to be

used.

Prior learning in Engineering (Autumn

and Spring)

To reflect and analyse a range of

tools equipment, materials and

processes to generate a solution to

given a brief. To evaluate, test and

record data and suggestions

improvements.


Preparation for external brief set by

examination board in Year11

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning


Engineering


Degrees, including

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Redesign

Ability to identify issues

with given designs

Demonstrate good

sketching

Knowledge of a range of

manufacturing techniques

Evaluation

Ability to evaluate a given

design, suggest improvements

to materials, processes

Summer

2

Investigating an Engineering Project

What types and properties of materials and components are used in engineered products? Why are they used? Is there an alternative? How could it be improved on? You

will develop an understanding of the selection of materials, proprietary components, making processes and disassembly of a given engineered product. You will then plan,

reproduce, inspect and test a single component. This allows to mix both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course which is closely linked to the real world.


understanding by:

Investigating the materials,

components and processes used

in the production of engineered

products:

Engineering material

categories

Types of components, such

as: proprietary

Characteristics of

components, e.g.

permanent/semi-permanent

Types of engineering

processes: e.g. cutting,

drilling, sawing, filing,

shearing

shaping, e.g. turning

Students will produce solutions to

problems using different

combinations of practical

engineering

Skill and produce a portfolio and

practical outcome. Evidence must

fully meet the requirements of the

assessment criteria and could include

a portfolio of notes and images.

From the given assembly and

detail drawing, identify all the

components.

For each component, consider

whether it is a proprietary

component, it has been processed

from raw material

Investigate the properties of the

materials that have been used to

Prior learning in Engineering (Autumn and

Spring)

To reflect and analyse a range of tools

equipment, materials and processes to

generate a solution to given a brief.

Apply knowledge of the design process

to suggest improvements.

Supports the knowledge and understanding

required in responding to an engineering

brief unit in year 11

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning


Engineering

forming, e.g. forging,

casting

joining, e.g. soldering,

brazing.

Investigate engineered products

by using practical engineering

skills and techniques, such as

disassembly and assembly,

observation and measurement.

Observing and recording

skills

Measurement skills

Appraisal/interpretation

skills

Safe use of disassembly

techniques

Requirements in terms e.g

mass and size

make the components and write a

report

Investigate the making processes

used to make the components

and write a report giving reasons.

From the selected product write a

report that describes in detail

purpose/function.

safely dismantle the product.

label and identify the function of

each part.

For parts that have been

machined/formed, measure their

dimensions and record on simple

sketches and photographs

write a product design

specification (PDS).


Degrees, including

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Year 11 Overview

2019-2020

BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award Engineering.

Term Knowledge Assessment Connections to learning Connections to future

pathways

Autumn 1

Investigating an Engineering Project-continuation

You want to do achieve a good grade? This is how to do it? Apply the skills you have developed to complete the tasks! Apply your understanding of the types and

properties of metallic and polymeric materials, and proprietary components commonly used in engineered products. You will acquire an understanding of the selection

of materials, proprietary components, making processes and disassembly of a given engineered product. You will then plan, reproduce, inspect and test a single

component

Defining the problem.

Developing possible

solutions.

Choosing a solution.

Application of skills to

making using engineering

processes.

Inspecting and testing chosen

solution.

Evaluating outcome of

project.

Developing a production

plan,

Inspecting and testing

chosen solution.

Evaluating outcome of

project.

Developing a production

plan, to include: health and

safety,

operations/processes,

inspection, testing and

quality standards,

equipment/tools, materials

and components, quantity,

e.g. one-off, batch, mass

production.

Awareness of risks and

hazards for making

processes.

Safe preparation, good

housekeeping and close

down of the work area.

Making skills associated

with the product to be

produced, e.g. choosing

suitable tools,

appropriate set up of the

work area/machine,

adaptation according to

inspected outcomes.

Skills in observing and

recording techniques, e.g.

in process measurement

and comparison.

Prior learning in D&T



responding to an engineering brief to

produce a product.






improvements.

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning


Engineering


Engineering

Study Degrees in:

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Autumn

2

Investigating an Engineering Project-completion

You want to do achieve a good grade? This is how to do it? Apply the skills you have developed to complete the tasks! Apply your understanding of the types and

properties of metallic and polymeric materials, and proprietary components commonly used in engineered products. You will acquire an understanding of the selection

of materials, proprietary components, making processes and disassembly of a given engineered product. You will then plan, reproduce, inspect and test a single

component

Using the information gathered,

prepare a plan for the safe making of

a reproduction of a component from

the product previously dismantled.

Prepare a list of the tools and

materials to make the

component.

Risk assess the processes to be

used.

Make the component.

Quality inspect the component.

Awareness of risks and hazards for

making processes.

Safe preparation, good housekeeping

and close down of the work area.

Making skills associated with the

product to be produced, e.g.

choosing suitable tools

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning


Engineering


Engineering

Study Degrees in:

Engineering

Product Design

Appropriate set up of the work

area/machine, adaptation according

to inspected outcomes.

Skills in observing and recording

techniques, e.g. in process

measurement and comparison.

Physics

Maths

Spring

1

Review of Responding to an Engineering Brief in preparation for set task from the board

How does an engineer respond to a real-life problem? How to generate possible solutions and how to test against the brief? Devise and carry out tests, collect and analyse

data, reflect on your findings, consider any issues, and suggest solutions like in the real world. This will provide the foundation for further in depth work when the

external brief is released in Year 11. This unit will give you the insight in to the issues which face engineers in solving problems. This is the challenge you have been

preparing for!


understanding of:

Carry out a process

Understand planning of

activities.

Knowledge to test prototype

Apply knowledge of

materials and equipment

Recording the process

Ability to use a range of

measuring equipment

Ability to record data by

producing chart/graph,

line/curve of best fit, axis,

scaling labelling

Ability to observe, noting

problems with practical

activities.

Following planned procedures.

Using and testing a

prototype/model.

Assembling, handling and

using materials, equipment and

machinery.

Measuring and recording data

with accuracy and precision,

using appropriate units

Tabulating appropriate data in

the correct format accurately

and to a suitable degree of

precision.

Displaying appropriate data

graphically with accuracy:

Suggest reasons for anomalous

results

Evaluating the process, to

include testing process used,

recording/processing results.

Drawing valid conclusions.

Making recommendations

Prior learning in Engineering






improvements.


Apply knowledge in external brief

set by examination board in Year11

(date TBC)

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Future learning


Engineering


Engineering

Interpretation of data

Identifying anomalous results

or sources of error.

Identify comparison of

trends/patterns in data, to

include tables, charts and

graphs.

Evaluate a process

Make recommendations in a

given context

Interpretation of a given brief for

an engineered product

Ability to analyse text

Ability to apply standard

drawing conventions

Redesign

.Ability to identify issues

with given designs

Demonstrate good

sketching

Knowledge of a range of

manufacturing techniques

Evaluation

Ability to evaluate a given

design, suggest

improvements to materials,

processes

Analysing the existing product

with reference to the brief.

Dimensions and tolerances, to

include linear, radial, surface

finish.

Identifying relevant issues with

existing design

Design sketching, to include

2D, 3D, exploded diagrams,

Design for manufacture, e.g.

fabricate, forge, cast, machined.

Reviewing the credibility of the

design ideas given the needs of

the brief.

Selecting the most appropriate

design solution.

Justification of the design

solution.

Justification of the processes to

be used.

Study Degrees in:

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Spring

2

Review of Responding to an Engineering Brief

Students will prepared to respond to the given engineering brief by being able to research, create ideas, develop ideas, to carry out tests, collect and analyse data, reflect

on your findings, consider any issues, and suggest solutions. Your response will include possible solutions that you will test against the brief based on the skill set that

you will develop so you have the best opportunity to succeed.

Review knowledge by

applying to exemplar and

past tasks

Marked against set answers and

feedback given







improvements.


Apply knowledge in external brief

set by examination board in

Year11( DATE TBC)

Careers



Mechanical engineer

Production engineer

Automotive engineer


Design engineer

Structural engineer


Production planner



Summer

1

.

Responding to an Engineering Brief

Respond to brief set by exam board




Apply knowledge to the set

task under examination

conditions

Marked by examination board


To reflect and analyse a range of tools

equipment, materials and processes to

generate a solution to given a brief. To

evaluate, test and record data and

suggestions improvements.


Apply knowledge in external brief set

by examination board in Year11

Future learning


Engineering


Engineering

Degrees, including

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

Summer

2

Complete Responding to an Engineering Brief

Date set by exam board (TBC)




Apply knowledge to the set

task under examination

conditions

Marked by examination board







improvements.


Apply knowledge in external brief set

by examination board in Year11

Future learning


Engineering


Engineering

Degrees, including

Engineering

Product Design

Physics

Maths

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