Engineering Double Award GCSE Mrs C Bollans Head of Technology

What is Engineering ? Bringing good ideas to reality Bringing good ideas to reality Using a range of problem solving & creative skills Using a range of problem solving & creative skills

Why should my child choose this course? Classroom and workshop environments Classroom and workshop environments Learn new practical skills Learn new practical skills Apply your skills to work related solutions Apply your skills to work related solutions Use computers to design, calculate, make and write illustrated reports Use computers to design, calculate, make and write illustrated reports Range of activities into different engineering sectors Range of activities into different engineering sectors Designing, making and investigation of engineered products Designing, making and investigation of engineered products

Structure of the Course Unit 1: Design & Graphical Communication Unit 1: Design & Graphical Communication PortfolioPortfolio Unit 2: Engineered Products Unit 2: Engineered Products PortfolioPortfolio Unit 3: Application of Technology Unit 3: Application of Technology ExamExam

Who is the GCSE in Engineering for? The course will appeal to your child if they Have a lively and enquiring mind Have a lively and enquiring mind Want to work with new technology Want to work with new technology Want to gain a GCSE through practical activities Want to gain a GCSE through practical activities Want to explore new ideas and can communicate them effectively Want to explore new ideas and can communicate them effectively Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to your own life Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to your own life Wish to keep your career options open Wish to keep your career options open

Year 11 Feedback Enjoy the lessons Enjoy the lessons Useful for their careers/ education Useful for their careers/ education New skills New skills Excellent support during coursework Excellent support during coursework Extra Curricular Opportunities Extra Curricular Opportunities Many continuing Engineering Many continuing Engineering Engineering BTECEngineering BTEC A’ Levels in TechnologyA’ Levels in Technology ApprenticeshipApprenticeship ArmyArmy Other practical coursesOther practical courses

Summary Double award (pupils need to have a high DT level and show commitment to their studies) Double award (pupils need to have a high DT level and show commitment to their studies) 60% Portfolio 60% Portfolio Practical work and CAD Practical work and CAD New technology New technology Links to Industry Links to Industry Trips Trips Any Questions?