Engineering Design
Cambridge Nationals Level 1/Level 2 - J822
Why choose a Cambridge National in Engineering Design?
“Practical, accessible, exciting to learn, it will inspire you to develop real-world skills to prepare you for your future.”
You may be interested in this if you want an engaging qualification where you will use what you learn in practical, real-life situations, such as:
• Using both 2D and 3D engineering design techniques
• Designing new products to meet a design brief
• Communicating engineering design ideas.
This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the engineering design and development sector. The qualification will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as:
• Completing research to inform engineering design ideas
• Solving problems by exploring different engineering design options
• Finding imaginative solutions through creative thinking.
How is the course broken down?
R038: Principles of engineering design (70 marks)
What is this and what will I do?
This is assessed by an exam. In this unit you will learn about the design process, and all the stages that are involved. Topics include:
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Designing processes
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Designing requirements
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Communicating design outcomes
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Evaluating design ideas
R039: Communicating designs (60 marks)
What is this and what will I do?
This is assessed by a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to use sketching and engineering drawings to communicate your ideas. Topics include:
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Manual production of freehand sketches
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Production of engineering drawings
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Use of computer aided design (CAD)
R040: Design, evaluation and modelling (60 marks)
This is assessed by a set assignment. In this unit you will learn virtual and physical modelling skills. Topics include:
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Product evaluation
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Modelling a prototype
