New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Qualifications Update: Engineering Science

Key Messages  New Course  Development process – range of representative inputs  Provides progression from Higher Engineering Science  Provides a bridge to further study or employment  May contribute to offer of advanced entry to university  Develops depth and complexity of knowledge and understanding of Engineering Science topics  Further develops higher order skills  Provides personalisation and choice through unit tasks and Coursework project

Course Structure  Three units internally assessed on pass/fail basis by centres, externally verified by SQA: - Engineering Project Management - Electronics and Controls - Mechanisms and Structures  Course Assessment consisting of: –Project, marked by centres, externally verified by SQA (90 marks) –Question paper, marked by SQA (60 marks)  Both the project and question paper contribute to final grade

Assessment Support Schedule 2014/15 Oct 14Unit Assessment Support (Package 1) Jan 15CfE Advanced Higher Subject Update Letter Jan 15Subject Course Comparison N5 – AH Feb 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 2) Feb 15AH Specimen Question Paper + Marking Instructions Mar 15Coursework Documents Apr 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 3) Apr 15Re-publish Mandatory Documents – CS, CAS, US May 15Re-publish Support Documents – CUSN, UASP Packs 1 & 2

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