Engineer Design - Cambridge National

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Engineering Design

In Year 10 and 11 our students have the opportunity to study an OCR Cambridge National in Engineering Design.

Engineering design is a process used to identify market opportunities and solve problems which contribute to the development of new products and systems. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to study the processes involved in designing new engineered products and the requirements of a design specification. Through research and practical activities, learners will understand how market requirements and opportunities inform client briefs and will use practical skills such as drawing, computer modeling and model making to communicate design ideas.

The Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Design encourage learners to communicate and consult with a client to develop a viable and innovative product. Learners will apply practical skills to produce a prototype in the form of a model and test design ideas to inform further product development. Through reflection, learners evaluate the prototype, making a comparable outcome against specification points, and assess possible, practical solutions and improvements to their prototype design.

A practical approach to teaching and learning will provide learners with knowledge in engineering technology and develop their critical thinking, creativity and dexterous skills through engaging practical experiences.

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