1 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Engineering Rich Powell October 2015

2 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Event aims give an overview of AQA’s new engineering Tech-levels key features and our approach delivery models addressing post-16 accountabilities/performance measures review resources and support give guidance on administration – centre approval and quality assurance procedures provide a forum for questions, feedback and networking

3 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Context and background Employer and HE Issues with Vocational Qualifications too many units (multiple optional units) size of units out-dated content little synoptic assessment soft skills being assessed out of context weak quality assurance unlimited re-sits little employer involvement

4 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Criteria changes for L3 VQs for 16 – 19 year olds To qualify for performance table points, Level 3 vocational qualifications must fulfill certain DfE criteria: Tech-levels technical content enable entry to an apprenticeship, the workplace or progression to a related HE course. Applied General broad vocational content fulfill entry requirements for a range of HE courses

5 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. What are Technical Levels?

6 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Technical Levels: What are they? Vocational qualifications for year olds that – through a blend of knowledge and skills – offer learners a ‘clear line of sight’ into an occupational area or a specific occupation develop ‘technical’ opportunities at an early age bring clarity and rigour to vocational qualifications help employers by building a ‘pipeline’ of young people with the right skills encourage employer participation can be part of the TechBacc performance measure

7 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Our approach

8 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: First teaching September 2015 Business: Marketing (720 and 360 GLH) Engineering: Mechatronic Engineering (720 and 360 GLH) Engineering: Design Engineering (720 and 360 GLH) Engineering: Power Network Engineering (720 GLH) IT: User Support (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Networking (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Programming (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Cyber Security (360 GLH) Games Art and Design (from Sept / 720 / 1080 GLH)

9 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. qualify for UCAS points count towards 2017 Performance tables (teaching from September 2015 onwards) employer endorsement professional body endorsement GradeUCAS Tariff Points D*D* 280 D*D 260 DD 240 DM 200 MM 160 MP120 PP80 Tech-levels: Recognised

10 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Our approach 720 GLH same size as two A-levels larger unit sizes (90GLH) only 8 units – reduces the assessment burden 360 GLH equivalent to one A-level transferable skills contextualised within the assessment two knowledge based units are externally assessed

11 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Our approach practical assessments to encourage or facilitate employer involvement in delivery synoptic learning and assessment taken seriously links mapped across units collaborative project common units encourage ‘co-teachability’ – keeping options open

12 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Meaningful employer involvement in delivery Eligible activities structured work experience/placement projects set with input from industry practitioners units delivered/co-delivered by industry practitioners Ineligible activities: employers hosting visits, employers providing talks on employability/general careers advice, learners attending careers fairs etc.

13 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Transferable skills problem solving, communication, research and teamwork assessed at the pass grade embedded into the specification learners receive an AQA Skills Statement

14 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Our approach Simple and supportive quality process Internal: advise and support the assessment process monitor and verify the assessment process manage external quality assurance requirements record internal quality assurance decisions

15 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels: Our approach Simple and supportive quality process External: two visits per year sign off certification claims monitor the assessment and internal quality assurance advise and check on resource availability monitor compliance and occupational competence feedback to AQA support and encourage best practice

16 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Learning employers and professional bodies

17 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Learning employers and professional bodies

18 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels in Engineering: Choice of pathways Mechatronic Engineering This qualification represents that interface between mechanical and electronic engineering and the use of programmable computers and control systems

19 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels in Engineering: Choice of pathways Design Engineering This qualification covers the creative process of engineering and calls for imagination, creativity, the knowledge and application of technical and scientific skills, as well as the skillful use of materials

20 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels in Engineering: Choice of pathways Power Network Engineering This qualification focuses on key industry areas of study and provides a foundation of learning, allowing learners to progress into any aspect of the power engineering sector

21 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels in Engineering: Core learning The core content provides the underpinning knowledge that all engineers need All three qualifications share core units: Mathematics for Engineers Materials Technology and Science Mechanical Systems

22 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Tech-levels in Engineering: Shared units Mechatronic Engineering and Design Engineering Five shared units: Mathematics for Engineers Materials Technology and Science Mechanical Systems Engineering Design Production and Manufacturing

23 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Mechatronic Engineering: Structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Materials Technology and Science Develop an understanding of materials used in engineering products Scientific principles used to identify most suitable materials for a given use External written exam January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Mechanical Systems In depth knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering systems and components and their application to the design of mechatronic products and systems – for consumers and industry Investigate a range of mechanical systems and their components Design and assembly of mechanical solutions to solve problems - Externally set and marked practical assignment

24 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Mechatronic Engineering: Structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Mathematics for Engineers Model and solve engineering problems across a range of practical engineering contexts through the use of maths External written exam January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Engineering Design Understanding of the engineering design process Use of industry standard tools and techniques to deliver engineering design from start to finish Internally centre assessed Externally verified

25 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Mechatronic Engineering: Structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Production & Manufacturing Understanding of the range of manufacturing processes and systems relevant to the production of multiple components. Development of a production plan, scheduling production and work as part of a team to manufacture the batch of products. Internally centre assessed Externally verified Mechatronic Project Management Devise, manage and complete an independent project to produce a mechatronic system Communicate a summary of the project to an audience Internally centre assessed Externally verified

26 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Mechatronic Engineering: Structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Mechatronic Control Systems Understanding of control systems, how they function and operate within a mechatronic system Principles relating to control systems Design and construction of a control system Internally centre assessed Externally verified Programming for Engineers Understanding of the role of PLCs in a modern industrial context. Develop programming techniques Understanding of the hardware capabilities of PLCs Develop the tools required for developing good PLC solutions to industrial problems. Internally centre assessed Externally verified

27 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Snapshot of Stakeholders involved

28 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Design: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Materials Technology and Science Develop an understanding of materials used in engineering products Scientific principles used to identify most suitable materials for a given use External written examination January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Mechanical Systems In depth knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering systems and components and their application to the design of mechatronic products and systems – for consumers and industry Investigate a range of mechanical systems and their components Design and assembly of mechanical solutions to solve problems - Externally set and marked practical assignment

29 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Design: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Mathematics for Engineers Model and solve engineering problems across a range of practical engineering contexts through the use of maths External written examination January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Engineering Design Understanding of the engineering design process Use of industry standard tools and techniques to deliver engineering design from start to finish Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

30 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Design: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Production & Manufacturing Understanding of the range of manufacturing processes and systems relevant to the production of multiple components. Development of a production plan, scheduling production and work as part of a team to manufacture the batch of products. Internally centre assessed Externally verified Design Project Management Completing an industrially sourced design project for an external industrial client. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

31 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Design: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Design Visualisation The use of 3D Parametric modelling software in the design process, and how it can then be used to create the different outputs such as 2D Drawings and animations. The latest in CAD technology and CAD techniques for design engineering. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June Advanced Design for Manufacture Producing a final build plan for the manufacture and/or assembly of a new product design. Follow a systematic approach to design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) analysis. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

32 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Snapshot of Stakeholders involved

33 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Design: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleAssessment Materials Technology and Science External written examination January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Mechanical Systems Externally set and marked practical assignment Engineering Design Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified Production and Manufacturing Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified

34 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Power: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Materials Technology and Science Develop an understanding of materials used in engineering products Scientific principles used to identify most suitable materials for a given use External written examination January and June 1 hour 45 minutes Mechanical Systems In depth knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering systems and components and their application to the design of mechatronic products and systems – for consumers and industry Investigate a range of mechanical systems and their components Design and assembly of mechanical solutions to solve problems - Externally set and marked practical assignment

35 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Power: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Mathematics for Engineers Model and solve engineering problems across a range of practical engineering contexts through the use of mathematics. External written examination January and June 1 hour 45 minues UK Electricity Industry The history of the UK Electricity Industry, the constraints that it currently operates within as well as the drivers behind new technologies Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

36 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Power: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Electrical Power Systems Electrical components and principles relating to electrical power systems, and the design of a power system. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June Electrical Power - Generation The types and characteristics of plant and apparatus used in the UK power generation sector. Power generation design principles, the differing types of generation used in the UK. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

37 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Power: Overview of structure and assessment Unit titleContent snapshotAssessment Electrical Power – Transmission Networks The design and planning of work on the network and the range of plant, apparatus and materials used in the transmission of power across the UK. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June Electrical Power – Distribution Networks The apparatus, components and characteristics of an electrical power distribution network. The design principles involved and how the different elements combine to form a distribution network. Practical Assessment Internally centre assessed externally verified January and June

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40 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Our Tech-level website

41 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA Support free teaching and learning resources available online course/delivery planner sample exam papers and mark schemes sample assignments lesson plans schemes of work comprehensive free training face to face and on-line Professional Development free centre approval – no hidden costs free verification and moderation visits

42 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Becoming a pioneer centre

43 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA pioneer centres for centres starting in Sept 15 get ahead of the rest – be prepared for 2016 when you will have to change free registration for first 20 learners work with AQA for testimonials etc.. promote your centre

44 Copyright AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Next Steps send us your Contact Details attend a free Get Ready to Teach event arrange Centre Approval complete a Pioneer Centre application form

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