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1 Unit 1 The Engineered World Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 & 11 Topic (s) studies Introduction to unit-engineering sectors and products-types of products from these sectors: aerospace, automotive, communications, chemical, electrical/electronic, mechanical and biomedical Engineering Processes-Machiningturning, milling, drilling. Forming- Casting forging Fabrication, welding, shearing, pcb production, surface mount technology Scales of Production- Characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of one off, batch, mass and continuous production methods. Modern Production methods Control Technology open and closed loop systems, robotics, automation, plc s, CIM, CIE, uses of ROV S in hazardous areas. Modern and Smart Materials. Applications and uses of modern composite materials such as GRP, Kevlar, and Carbon Fibre focusing on material properties, costing and use of same in performance vehicles and safety applications. Modern and Smart Materials. Applications and uses of modern high performance metals such as super alloys, ceramics, titanium and tungsten. Modern Material Processes- Investigating the processes of powder metallurgy, powder blending, pressing and sintering. New Technologies- Applications and uses of new technologies such as telematics, blended wing bodies, optical fibres, hydrogen fuel cells, surface nanotechnologies and bionics. Modern Material Foams- Applications and uses of metallic foams in aerospace, automotive and aerospace sectors. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Sustainability in manufacturing. Investigate the six stages and concepts and concepts of raw material extraction and material extraction. Waste minimisation use of the four R s What are they? Why are these becoming increasingly important? Who benefits from their implementation? Renewable sources of energy wind farms and turbines, photovoltaic solar heating and power systems. Systems and Control including lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, poka yoke, and JIT. Alternative sources of energy-hydro including dams, barrages and wave power. Geothermal use of heat exchangers, ground and air source heat pumps. External assessment First assessment opportunity. 1 hour online test. External assessment. Second assessment opportunity 1 hour online test.

2 Unit 2 Investigating an Engineered Product Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11 Topic (s) studies LA - C LA D Technical Specification form, function, user requirements, performance requirements, material & component requirements, ease of manufacture, ease of maintenance, legal & safety requirements. LA - B Selection of materials & Components properties, qualities. Environmental impact extraction & processing of raw materials, disposal of products after their useful lifespan. Alternative materials advantages & disadvantages of alternatives, comparison & contrast with the materials actually used. Selection of production processes process, how each process meets the manufacturing need. Environmental impact energy & resources used during production, waste production & pollution as a result of production. Comparing production processes - advantages and disadvantages of each process. Quality control material supply, production, assembly. Quality assurance when & where quality control checks take place, What the checks consist of, how they form part of the overall qualityassurance system, fitness for purpose in terms of product meeting the specification criteria. Internal assessment Assignment A & B Internal assessment Assignment C Internal assessment Assignment D

3 Unit 3 Health and Safety in Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 Topic (s) studies LA A: Understand safe and Explain the importance of Prepare for, and carry out, an effective working in an engineering employees and employers adhering engineering activity safely. workplace to correct legislation, policy and procedures in an engineering workplace. Explain how accident and emergency procedures are used in an engineering workplace. Outline the roles and responsibilities of self and others under the legislation, policy and procedures required for an engineering workplace. Explain the importance of following accident and emergency procedures in response to an incident in an engineering workplace. Explain the roles and responsibilities of self and others under the legislation, policy and procedures required for an engineering workplace. Internal assessment Assignment 1 Show understanding of health and safety legislation through a written document Show understanding of accident procedures through a health and safety training presentation including video. Explain the importance of employees and employers adhering to correct legislation, policy and procedures in an engineering workplace. LA B: : Know how to follow procedures and undertake a work activity safely Describe the personal protective equipment to be used when handling materials and equipment in an engineering workplace. Complete an accurate risk assessment for one engineering activity. Internal assessment Assignment 2 Identify correct PPE required for various engineering activities Show understanding of how to control risks and hazards by completing a risk assessment Evaluate personal protective equipment in an engineering workplace, reporting how well the PPE manufacturer s guidelines adhere to the appropriate regulations.

4 Unit 5 Engineering Materials Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 Topic (s) studies What you will learn Properties of Materials - properties of common engineering materials and selection for engineering applications. Choice of materials for engineering applications. Comparing the advantages & disadvantages of material choice s for engineering applications. Mechanical Testing mechanical tests on engineering materials and interpretation of results. Testing activities for hardness & toughness. Heat treatment processes - heat treatment processes relevant to ferrous materials. Heat treatment temperatures. What you will learn LA - B Sustainable use of materials raw material extraction, materials & environmental impact, sustainability, reducing material use, recycling, waste management, & other possible options. Assess whether materials have been used sustainably in an engineering product or activity. Forms of supply selection of appropriate forms of materials & other options. Processing of materials Symbols abbreviations, identification coding. Internal assessment Assignment A Teacher observations of tests Internal assessment Assignment B

5 Unit 6: Computer-Aided Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 Using CAD systems to produce engineering drawings Using CAD systems to produce a circuit diagram Use of a CAM system Using CAD systems to produce LA - B Using CAD systems to produce engineering drawings Use of a CAM system engineering drawings 6. Modifying & manipulating 1. CNC machining techniques 1. Drawing lines & circles CAD drawings 2. Production of components 2. Adding text 7. Projection techniques 3. Comparison of components 3. Coordinate systems Using CAD systems to produce a against specification. 4. Using drawing templates circuit diagram 4. Cutting tool data 5. Saving work & outputting to 1. Drawing circuit diagrams 5. Tool changes, 3D coordinate a printer or plotter device 2. Modifying circuit diagrams system. Orthographic drawings Circuit diagrams Manufactured products There are two internally assessed assignments. Each assignment is 50%.

6 Unit 7 Machining Techniques Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 Topic (s) studies Tools For drilling: centre drill, twist drill, counter bore, counter sink, reamer, tap. Work holding devices For drilling: hand vice, machine vice, angle plate, vee block & clamps. Students will manufacture a drill gauge. Tools LA B Features of the work piece For turning: turning tools, facing, form, parting off, boring bar, centre drill, twist drill, reamer, knurling tool. Work holding devices For turning: 3 & 4 jaw chuck, running centre, face plate, travelling steady Students will manufacture a screw driver. For drilling: through holes, blind holes, countersinking, reaming, tapping. Machining Parameters For drilling: position of workpiece, position of tool, speeds & feeds, swarf clearance. Students will manufacture a drill gauge. Features of the work piece For turning: flat faces, parallel reamed holes, profile forms, internal threads, external threads parting off, chamfers, knurls, grooves, undercuts. Machining Parameters For turning: position of workpiece, position of tool, speeds & feeds, depth of cut for roughing & finishing, swarf clearance. LA B continued Check for compliance & accuracy For drilling: visual checks, dimensional tolerance equivalent to BS4500, EN reamed or bored holes within H8 For turning: visual checks, dimensional tolerance equivalent to BS4500, EN reamed or bored holes within H8 Working safely Alertness to moving parts, ensuring machine guards are in place, use of emergency stop, machine isolation, PPE, clean & tidy work area, removing burrs or sharp edges, risk assessments. For drilling: handling drill tools, tool breakage procedure, swarf handling & disposal, cutting fluids. For turning: handling turning tools, tool breakage procedure, swarf handling & disposal, cutting fluids. There are two internal assessed assignments for this unit. Both are based on the manufacture of a hand vice. Each assignment 50%

7 Unit 8 Electronic Circuit Design & Construction Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11 Topic (s) studies LA A LA D Know about electronic systems design identification, function & application of input components. Identification, function and application of process components. Identification, function and application of output components. Simple power calculations for resistance, current, voltage & power. LA B Design & construction of electronic circuits using electronic building blocks. Advantages/disadvantage & construction of circuit board, including: prototyping, strip board, & printed circuit board. Advantages/disadvantages & construction of a circuit using appropriate techniques including: mass production, miniaturisation & surface mount technology (SMT) LA C Know how to populate circuit boards permanently & construct electronic circuits safely. Use appropriate techniques for soldering components into an electronic circuit and dealing with exposed component legs etc. Specify risks and control measures appropriate to the engineering activity (handling soldering equipment). Full Health and Safety Executive (HSE) risk assessment. Testing and evaluating electronic circuits to check voltage levels, continuity and current, and to identify and diagnose faults using: a voltmeter or multimeter to measure voltage levels across components and power supplies in a circuit. an ohmmeter or multimeter to check for continuity in circuit tracks and wires, and to detect breaks and bridges in connections. an ammeter or multimeter to measure current levels in a circuit. Internal assessment Assignment A & B Internal assessment Assignment C Teacher observations Internal assessment Assignment D Teacher observations.

8 Unit 9: Interpreting & using Engineering Information Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11 Interpreting engineering drawings Graphical representations Interpreting drawing information Interpreting tasks and other information Interpreting health and safety information. Using work output and production documentation. Using related documentation. Using drawing and document care and control. Minimum of 2 assessment tasks per 10 week module LA A continued LA - B Interpreting engineering drawings 1. Component drawings 2. Assembly drawings 3. Repair/modification drawings 4. Installation drawings 5. Wiring/circuit diagrams 6. Isometric & oblique drawings 7. Drawing standards 8. Company standardised layouts Graphical representations 1. Sketches 2. Schematic diagrams 3. Flow charts 4. Physical layout diagrams Assessment activity 9.1 Assessment activity 9.2 Interpreting drawing information 1. Materials & components 2. Dimensional detail 3. Manufacturing/production detail 4. Symbols & abbreviations 5. Linear & geometrical tolerances Interpreting tasks and other information 1. Manufacturing or modification 2. Tasks 3. Data sheets & books Interpreting health and safety information. 1. Mandatory signs 2. Safe condition signs 3. Warning signs Assessment activity 9.3 Assessment activity 9.4 Passed paper Using work output and production documentation. 1. Work output documents 2. Production documents Using related documentation. 1. Working instructions 2. Production plans 3. Schedule for manufacture 4. Quality control information Using drawing and document care and control. 1. Location & security 2. Physical handling 3. Document control Assessment activity 9.5 Assessment activity 9.6 Externally assessed

9 Unit 10 Mathematics for Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 Topic (s) studies 3. Graphical Methods LA B continued 1. Arithmetic methods 3. Trigonometry Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, use of calculator, BODMAS, powers & roots, standard form, engineering notation, substitution, significant figures, decimal places, Engineering contexts, 2. Algebraic methods Transposing/solving linear equations, substituting values, simple & complex engineering formulae (electrical)(mechanical), chained calculations, Engineering contexts. Plotting linear relationship from given data & extracting/interpreting information gradient, intercept & the law connecting the variables, graph interpretation to determine engineering parameters, plotting non-linear relationship, Engineering contexts. LA B 1. Areas of regular & compound shapes Simple shapes, compound shapes, Engineering contexts. 2. Volumes of regular& compound three-dimensional objects Regular objects, compound objects, Engineering contexts. Pythagoras theorem, relationships, right angled triangles, non-right angled triangles, compound shapes, Engineering contexts. There are two internal assessed assignments for this unit. Each assignment 50%

10 Unit 11: Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11 Topic (s) studied Topic A.4: Magnetic circuits Application of magnetic circuit theory, including: interaction between a current-carrying conductor and magnetic field force on a current-carrying conductor (F = BIL) torque produced by the armature of a simple DC motor (T = nbild) construction and operation of a product that uses electro-magnetism to make it operate, e.g. solenoid valve, relay, DC motor. Topic B.1: Parameters of static and dynamic mechanical systems Mass, Earth s gravity, weight, force, pressure, density, relative density, moment of a force, displacement, velocity, acceleration/retardation, limiting coefficient of kinetic friction, work done, power. Topic B.2: Statics Finding forces in engineering contexts using graphical methods, including: concurrent coplanar forces parallelogram of forces resultant force space diagram vector diagram triangle of forces polygon of forces equilibrant force principle of moments static equilibrium of a body. Topic A.1: Parameters of direct current circuits Voltage, current, resistance, power, electrical charge, electro-motive force, potential difference. Topic A.2: Parameters of magnetic fields Magnetic field, field around a currentcarrying conductor, magnetic flux, flux density. Topic A.3: Direct current electrical circuits Electrical circuits and calculation of their parameters, including: circuit symbols battery, fixed value resistor, switch, ammeter, voltmeter, lamp, variable resistor, fuse circuit diagram combining resistors in a series circuit, combining resistors in a parallel circuit Ohm s law current in a series circuit, current in a parallel circuit circuit power, potential difference, currents and potential differences in combined series/parallel circuits. Topic B.3: Linear motion Linear motion in engineering contexts, including: distance, time, speed, graphical representation of distance against time displacement, graphical representation of displacement against time, velocity acceleration, graphical representation of velocity against time, formulae for calculating uniform acceleration and retardation, limiting coefficient of kinetic friction, frictional resistance to motion work done, power. Topic B.4: Fluids and gases Properties and behaviour of fluids and gases, including: atmospheric pressure gauge and absolute pressure density acceleration due to gravity (g) pressure at depth in a fluid pressure measurement using a U-tube manometer. Internal assessment Assignment A Internal assessment Assignment B