Keystage 5

GCE Engineering ‘AS/A2'

Edexcel course code 8731/9731

QAN ref:  AS-100/4253/2

                   A2-100/4254/4

 Entry requirements:

Standard sixth form requirements.  Grade B or above in Mathematics, English language and Science.  Study of a Design Technology subject would be an advantage but not essential.

 You will enjoy this course if you wish to:

• develop an understanding of engineering technologies and the complex sub-groups that make up engineering and related industries
• apply your understanding of engineering and its practical and technological aspects through project based study of engineering design, production, commissioning and maintenance

Course outline:

In the AS units you will learn about:

• Engineering Materials, Processes and Techniques - Unit 1
• The Role of the Engineer - Unit 2
• Principles of Design, Planning and Prototyping - Unit 3

 

In the A2 units you will learn about: 

• Applied Engineering Systems - Unit 4
• The Engineering Environment - Unit 5
• Applied Design, Planning and Prototyping - Unit 6