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Design, Technology and Engineering: Open
Subject
Subject group
Exam Board
Course
Description
GCSE Engineering
Technology
AQA
This course is for people who are contemplating both A Level and Engineering at
university as well as engineering apprenticeships. The philosophy of this course is
that for you to fully appreciate the world of engineering, you must be actively
involved in the planning and making of accurate engineered products. There is lots
of precision, problem solving, planning and thinking on this course. All the
manufacturing is small, and precise.
Career routes include: engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, civil, systems, etc.),
architecture, automotive, electronics, communication, military and for those who
are technically minded.
In Year 10 students will start off with developing and improving their technical
drawing skills to the point they will no longer have to worry about drawing
accurately. This will include developing, planning and manufacturing a small electronic
product. Recent products have been egg timers, mini torches and multitools. In the
Summer term of Year 10 students will start the controlled assessment project - the
topic will be set by the examination board. This year students have been tasked
with making and testing a RFID wallet.
To achieve a good pass, students will need to be committed to completing regular
homework for the non-examination assessment module and revision.
Examination
Information
60%
Length and number of exams: 1 x 2hrs, Summer 2027
Grades
available
Non
Examination
Assessment
Careers
Information
931
Further details
Staff Contact
40%
This starts June 2026 through to February 2027
This GCSE supports both graduate and non-graduate engineering paths but this
GCSE would really suit students aspiring to a university pathway. At college there
are Level 2 and 3 BTEC courses as well as the new Foundation degrees. New
T-Levels are starting in selected colleges and UTCs. At University there are many
career paths in this massive growth area. Employment opportunities can be found
in a wide range of organisations who will recruit people from a variety of
engineering disciplines.
There is a national effort to attract more women into the engineering industry.
There are many opportunities and initiatives being made available to support this.
AQA Specification:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/engineering/gcse/engineering-8852
Professional Institutions:
http://www.imeche.org/ or http://www.theiet.org/
Mr P Cain, Head of Technology
phil.cain@rmays.com
