Engineering

The Edexcel GCE in Engineering gives students an understanding of different areas of engineering, helping them to build and apply knowledge within a wide variety of engineering contexts.

Why choose the Edexcel GCE in Engineering?

Edexcel is the only awarding body to offer this new qualification. It can be taken alongside GCE Maths or any of the science GCEs. On a stand-alone basis, its AS level provides a valuable insight into engineering for students intending to pursue a wide range of careers.

The Edexcel GCE in Engineering helps students to:

• understand the nature and demands of different areas of engineering
• develop an understanding of engineering technologies and the complex sub-groups that make up engineering and related industries
• apply their understanding of engineering and its practical and technological aspects, through project-based study of engineering design, production, commissioning and maintenance.

Students design and manufacture engineering products at both AS and A2 level. They will also examine existing engineered products and investigate the role of the engineer in their design or manufacture.

The A2 external assessment is based on three practical engineering activities for which Edexcel sets the brief. The GCE in Engineering is a natural progression for students who have completed a GCSE (Double Award) Engineering.

Course structure

The qualification has an AS/A2 structure.

   AS GCE (3 units)

       Unit 1 Engineering Materials, Processes and Techniques

       Unit 2 The Role of the Engineer

       Unit 3 Principles of Design, Planning and Prototyping

   A2 GCE (6 units)

       Unit 4 Applied Engineering Systems

       Unit 5 The Engineering Environment

       Unit 6 Applied Design, Planning and Prototyping

Progression

The Edexcel GCE in Engineering qualifies for UCAS points. It gives students a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment.