Engineering

 

Percentage of total GCSE marks:

 

66% (two units worth 33% each)

 

Number of pieces of coursework and their titles:

 

Unit 1: Design and Graphical Communication

Unit 2: Made Engineered Product

 

Summary of what the coursework involves:

 

The production of two detailed coursework folios which focus on the design and manufacture of modern engineered products to industrial standards.  Unit 1 looks at the design of a product and explores how best to present this to a level which could be used by industry.  It encourages students to analyse, test and evaluate their work at all stages of development.  Unit 2 covers the manufacturing side of the subject where students are given a product to make using industrial techniques.  The process students go through during manufacture is recorded in their folio along with decisions made about appropriate techniques and evaluation of their success.

 

Which months the coursework is tackled:

 

Throughout the programme.  Unit 1 is covered in Year 10 and Unit 2 in Year 11.

 

When coursework is due to be handed in:

 

Unit 1 – July 2007

Unit 2 – February 2008

 

Some tips for producing good coursework:

 

Ø   Be organised and meet all deadlines, follow teacher advice.

Ø   Always use British Standard techniques as outlined by your teacher.

Ø   Do not try to cut corners.  Think about what you include, make sure it is correct and ask if anything is unclear.

Ø   Use your coursework checklists to keep yourself on track.

 

 

How parents can support their son/daughter with coursework:

 

Ø   Encourage them to work at home.

Ø   Check the progress of their work alongside their checklists.

Ø   Guide them to meet deadlines.

 

What help the department provides:

 

Ø   Sessions after school and at lunchtime.

Ø   Help sheets and individual tutorials as needed.

 

How students should go about asking for further assistance if they feel help is needed:

 

Make an appointment outside lesson time with their teacher to discuss coursework.