Why choose A level design and technology – engineering design?
A level design and technology engineering design has been developed to be a creative and critical thinking qualification that gives students the opportunity to develop a high level of practical and theoretical skills, the confidence to succeed in engineering and creative industries and to unleash their creativity around a user-centred, iterative design process. They will gain an understanding of what it means to be a real-life design engineer, working with clients and delivering solutions to deadlines. Alongside this, they will develop the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. This qualification will prepare students to launch their engineering or design career into industry or further academic study at university.
H404 Engineering Design
This course requires learners to critically think, and problem solve within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototype products that solve real world problems. Learners will design and develop engineered electronic products and systems, analysing these in respect of function, operation, components and materials, in order to understand their application and uses in engineered products/systems that have commercial viability.
| Unit | Assessment |
| Unit 1: Engineering principles and mathematics | External written examination – assesses students’ understanding of core engineering principles and calculations. |
| Unit 2: Developing design proposals | Internally assessed portfolio – students create detailed design proposals based on client/user needs. |
| Unit 3: Product analysis and realisation | Internally assessed practical project – students produce and test functional prototypes based on real-world briefs. |
| Unit 4: Commercial and sustainable design practice | Synoptic project – combines research, ideation, modelling and testing to produce viable commercial solutions. |
Course type: A level
Board: AQA
Entry requirements: GCSE grade 5 or BTEC M2 in engineering/design and technology and grade 5 in maths.
