Revised GCSE Engineering Launch event Stormont Hotel, Belfast – Monday 24 th November 2008 Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh – Tuesday 25 th November 2008

Agenda Introduction –Mr P McShane Subject Officer CCEA Controlled Assessment Units –Mr Fintan Maguire Summary - Spec/SAM discussion - Q&A Externally Assessed Unit –Mr Conor Lavery Summary - Spec/SAM discussion - Q&A CCEA support/Q&A

Engineering

Why revise specifications? All awarding bodies must conform to the rules of the Regulatory Authorities. The shelf life of any specification is five years.

Why revise specifications? To ensure that content and assessment reflect the needs of learners and the needs of the society, economy and environment in which they live and work.

Why revise specifications? Our aim is to provide teachers, lecturers and tutors with top-class qualifications that are refreshingly relevant, stimulating and rewarding for their learners.

The process of revision Key activities have included: Identification of subject criteria in collaboration with QCA and all other UK regulatory bodies. Consultation and communication with stakeholders.

Consultation Phase 1 Online consultation with teachers on our current specifications Phase 2 Online consultation with teachers on our revised specifications Subject specific workshops Subject Advisory Teams And Equality Impact Assessment

Key Changes Controlled assessment in all subjects except Religious Studies and Economics Unitisation in many subjects Quality of written communication (QWC), now embedded in the mark scheme

GCSE Engineering Key Features Unitised specification Single Award Controlled Assessment –CCEA provides task –Unit 2 – Working dwg provided –Unit 2 - NO portfolio required Vocationally relevant

Spec at a glance (Page 5)

Controlled Assessment Tasks will be reviewed every two years to ensure that they continue to set an appropriate challenge and remain valid, reliable and stimulating The following skills will be assessed through controlled assessment: – design a product – engineer a product

Controlled Assessment Rules are defined for the three stages of the assessment: –Task setting –Task taking –Task marking

Task setting Candidates are required to complete a portfolio for: –Unit 1 – Engineering Design & Graphical Communication Candidates are required to complete an engineered product for: –Unit 2 – Engineering Production We set the tasks each year

Task Taking Authenticity –Tasks must be completed under informal supervision –Research: limited supervision Feedback –Monitoring progress –Preventing plagiarism –Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety

Task Marking Teachers mark the controlled assessment tasks using mark schemes that we provide Centres with more than one teaching group must carry out internal standardisation We will moderate centre marking

Controlled Assessment Units Units 1 & 2 Mr Fintan Maguire Revised GCSE Engineering writing team

Task Setting There are two tasks for GCSE Engineering Unit 1: Engineering Design and Graphical Communication ( 30% of the overall award) Unit 2 Engineering Production ( 30% of the overall award) We issue the tasks in September of each year for candidates starting Year 11. Candidates must submit the completed tasks in May of Year 12.

Spec at a glance (Page 5)

Task taking Page 21

Controlled Assessment Unit1

Unit 1 Content Portfolio Research - 5 hours Content P.7 Know that there may be more than one design solution that meets a client’s needs Know how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different design solutions Analyse the client design brief for an engineered product or engineering service to identify its key features, for example:- Function Quality standards Styling/ Aesthetics Performance Intended markets Size Maintenance Production methods and materials Cost Regulations to include health and safety Scale of production Produce a design specification from the design brief and use it to produce a final design solution through: - Researching and analysing information and data Reference P. 26 Skills to be assessed (a) + part of (b)

Unit 1 Content Portfolio Production of Portfolio – 20 hours To include 3.1.1Design Briefs Design Specifications and Solutions Engineering Drawings Choosing Engineering Drawing Techniques Presenting a Design Solution Assessment criteria and mark bands are on pages (b)(c)(d)(e)(f) Total 38 marks Total marks for research and portfolio work is 44 marks It is important to emphasis to students that Learning outcomes presented in Unit 1 reflect the the assessment criteria and mark bands shown on pages ONLY material outlined in the assessment criteria should be in the pupils portfolios. NO additional material is required

Unit 1 Engineering Design and Graphical Communication Skills to be assessed Skills to be assessed (a) Analyse clients briefs 6 marks (b) Produce, use and modify design specifications 7 marks (c) Generate design solutions 12 marks (d) Read, understand and create drawings 6 marks (e) Present a design solution 5 marks (f) Respond to client feedback 8 marks Total marks available 44 marks

Unit 1 Engineering Design and Graphical Communication

Unit 2 Engineering Production Through studying this unit, students develop their understanding of the process of designing and producing a product. Students learn how to: Use product specifications Read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams Use production processes and begin to understand their importance for functional and aesthetic reasons Use quality control techniques to check that the quality of their work conforms to the standards required Use processes, tools and equipment, including computer aided manufacture( CAM) to make an engineered product Apply Health and Safety Procedures

Unit 2 Content There may be some links between this unit and Unit 1: Engineering Design and Graphical Communication, and with the knowledge and understanding developed in Unit 3: Engineering Technology. Content to include Using a Product Specification Production planning Choosing Materials, Parts and Components Using processes Quality Control Techniques Tools and Equipment Health and Safety

Controlled Assessment Unit 2

Engineering Working Drawing Unit 2

Exemplar Engineered Pneumatic Engine

Engineering Single Award Unit 2

Model Naval Cannon Fully Assembled

Exemplar Engineered Lamp

Working Drawing Desk Light

A Desktop Light

Engineering-Table Lamp Centre A: A Desktop Light

Unit 2 Engineering Production Skills to be assessed Skills to be Assessed (a) Independent use of a production plan 4 marks (b) Independent use of appropriate processes 6 marks (c) Independent application of controls to the accuracy of the product 12 marks (d) Independent application of controls to the finish of the product 8 marks (e) Independent use of tools and equipment 6 marks (f) Application of health and safety procedures 4 marks Total marks available 40 marks

Unit 2 Engineering Production

Externally Assessed Unit Unit 3 Mr Conor Lavery Revised GCSE Engineering writing team

Unit 3 40% of the overall award Comprises of two I hour examinations, externally assessed Examination available every January and summer beginning in Summer 2010 Specimen papers are available

Unit 3: Paper 1 Students will be tested on: Their knowledge of the use and impact of: - ICT; -Automation -Components -Modern materials -Control technology and Their knowledge and understanding of products, tools, and equipment associated with the engineering industry

Unit 3: Paper 2 This paper will be based on pre- release materials. Test students on their research into a product specified

Unit 3 Specification Pages 14 to 16 SAM (Specification Assessment Material) Pages 3 to 27

Paper 2 Pre-Release Pages 29 to 31

Building from Key Stage 3 This specification offers a range of links & opportunities that will allow you to build on the T&D work you have done within the KS3 curriculum. The majority of the curriculum objectives/personal capabilities & cross curricular skills are covered across the specification.

Key Stage 3 (Contd) E.G. Unit 3 Section Impact of modern technologies Be aware of some of the dilemmas arising from scientific, technological and environmental change Ethical Awareness Contributor to Society

Key Stage 3 (Contd) Cross Curricular Skills Communication Using ICT Quality Control Techs Using Mathematics Unit 1 Concept Sketches /Notes Unit 1 Presentation of Design Solutions Unit 1 3D CAD Unit 3 Research

Our Support Programme Autumn 2008 – Spring 2009 Launch events (Oct – Dec 2008) Subject specific support days in preparation for teaching GCSE from September (Jan – April 2009)

Our Support Programme contd Agreement trials Exemplification of standards (September – November 2011)

Our Support Programme contd e-Support Package Subject micro-sites (introducing interactive student support) The revised specification Specimen assessment materials Schemes of work Student guides Controlled assessment guidance material Chief Examiner’s reports

Engineering Microsite

T&D Microsite

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Contact details Subject Officer: Paddy McShane Telephone: Ext 2133 Specification Support Officer: Catriona Skelton Telephone: Ext 2292 Distribution: Michelle Hannaway Telephone: Ext 2161