Key Stage 4 Options Brochure

ENGINEERINGInformaon from:Mr WebberAssessment:• 60% project work• 40% wrien examinaonCourse contentThis course is designed specifically for those students who enjoy learning by doing; most of the work willconsist of praccal acvies in the school’s engineering workshops.Engineering drawing is an important part of the course. You will learn how to produce formaltwo-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional presentaon and assembly drawings. You will also beintroduced to a computer-aided drawing system. You will learn to mark out, cut, shape and join materialsaccurately. You will use lathes, mills, drills and brazing equipment, together with a wide range of handtools, as well as having the opportunity to use modern CNC machine tools.An important part of the course is studying how products are made, both in small batches andmass produced. You will study exisng engineered products and idenfy the materials used in theirmanufacture and the process used.Assessment is through a wrien examinaon and a design and manufacture acvity. The examinaonboard will set a theme which you are required to research before developing a soluon. You will then needto manufacture and test the completed product and evaluate its effecveness.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 engineeringProgression routes• Post-16 Design courses• Careers in design, mechanics and engineering01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 33