Key Stage 4 Options Brochure

D&T: SYSTEMS & CONTROLInformaon from:Mr JonesAssessment:• 40% examinaon• 60% controlled assignmentCourse contentThis is a challenging and excing course with a high academic and technical content, which will suit andappeal to students with a good understanding of both mathemacs and science, who want to get involvedin controlling a mechanism using electronics. During the course various topics will be covered which includethe following:• Design: the design process, sketching, CAD, modelling, planning, tesng and evaluang• Electronics: simple circuits using devices such as transistors, resistors, LEDs, motors, relays• Mechanisms: mechanical systems such as levers, pulleys, gears, cams• Computer design and control: using CAD packages for design, using control soware to programmemicro-controllers• Producon methods: materials, processes, praccal skills, safety, social and environmental impact ofdesign.Year 10: you will undertake a number of praccal tasks, each of which will focus on an aspect of the coursecontent.During these projects you can expect to spend 40% of your me on theory and designing and 60% onskills-based acvies and praccal work.Year 11: you will focus on the controlled assignment set by the examinaon board, which will count for 60%of your final grade; the other 40% will be a theory exam.Students taking this subject will be asked for a voluntary contribuon of £25 to cover the cost of addionalmaterials (this could be paid in instalments).Work-related learning• You will study possible careers related to Systems and ControlProgression routes• Post-16 Design courses• Careers in product design and engineering01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 32