Engineering
The WJEC Level 2 Vocational Award in engineering provides an introduction to engineering and can lead to further study at Level three or an apprenticeship.
The WJEC Award presents knowledge, skills and understanding in a meaningful work-related way that allows students to apply their knowledge to real life situations.
The WJEC Award contains three units that focus on the assessment of knowledge, skills and practices gained over the duration of the course.
One of these units is an external assessment in the form of a 90 minute examination.
The course is made up of:
Unit 1: (internally assessed) manufacturing engineering products
- Have the opportunity to interpret different types of engineering information in order to plan how to manufacture engineering products
- Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in using a range of engineering tools and equipment in order to manufacture and test a final product
Unit 2: (internally assessed) designing engineering products
- Explore how an engineered product is adapted and improved over time. It offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding to adapt an existing component, element or part of the product that you will have manufactured for Unit 1.
Unit 3: (externally assessed) solving engineering problems
- Introduced to a range of considerations that impact on engineering design and how modern engineering has had an impact on modern day life at home, work and in society in general.
Learners meeting the grading criteria for a Level 2 award will achieve a qualification that is worth the equivalent of one GCSE graded 9 -5. The BTEC grade shown on their certificate will be a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.
You will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Learning independently
- Research
- Taking on responsibility
- Time management
Career opportunities
Students who succeed at Level 2 in this qualification may wish to progress onto a Level 3 engineering qualification at King Edward VII school or progress onto college. Your skills and knowledge can lead to such careers as computer engineering/repairs, electronic engineering, electrical engineering and many other employment opportunities with an engineering aspect.
Assessment
Project Work
Practical tasks include : Making an egg cup holder, a clock, a handy stand, Thor’s Hammer, coat hooks, a key fob and a lamp.
Essential skills you will develop include : 3D sketching/drawing , 2D orthographic drawing, Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture, working with machinery and hand tools, working to tolerances and accuracy.
Examinations
The exam will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The exam will be made up of multiple-choice questions, and short and extended answers.
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