Key Stage 3

The Key Stage 3 curriculum consists of the units outlined below. These cover a wide range of practical and theory skills, material knowledge, mathematical and manufacturing processes techniques. Pupils will develop their strengths in these identified key areas before moving each term onto another focussed set of skills.

Assessment

All assessments are completed in class in order to build up vital skills required for success at GCSE level. Pupils are made aware of what they are being assessed on, and how, early on in the unit. These assessments are based on 4 Assessment Objectives (AO’s) which have been devised from the GCSE specifications, a copy of which can be found at the front of your child’s orange work book.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, the BTEC Engineering course is examined and assessed by Edexcel. The skills introduced to pupils throughout Key Stage 3 are developed. Students will cover Machining Techniques and Product Investigation. Students will also study for their Engineering world exam which some will take early in year 10.

Assessment

66% - Coursework folders both Unit 2 and Unit 7
33% - Externally set 1 hour Exam to be taken at Year 11 or earlier if applicable