Engineering Science N4N5

Who is this course for?

People who have an interest in Engineering. This will develop your skills in problem solving, electronics, mechanics, structures and pneumatics.  You will need a minimum level of numeracy (Working at Level in in your most recent report)

What Entry Requirements are there?,

In S2 October tracking, having secured:

Level 02.A - A few benchmarks achieved at L3 or better in Mathematics

Tell me some basic information about the course

In 3a you will develop your skills in electronics, mechanisms, pneumatics, structures and computer control. You will also develop problem solving,

numeracy, communication, research and organisational skills.

Course Information s3(b) In this course you will develop a broad range of technological skills, including analysis, problem solving and design skills. You will  look at key engineering concepts and processes and how to solve a variety of problems. You will also look at the impact of engineering on society and the environment. For further information please see: https://www.planitplus.net/Nationals/View/140

What Skills will I develop?

Technological skills in analysis, numeracy, problem solving, design skills, and communication

How will I be assessed?

The course assessment has two components totalling 160 marks: Component 1: question paper – worth 110 marks

Component 2: assignment – worth 50 marks.  For the assignment component, you will be asked to analyse and design a solution to an engineering problem. Both the question paper and assignment component will be set and externally marked by the SQA.

If I was successful in this course, what qualifications could I go on and study?

SQA qualifications in Engineering Science Higher, employment or training

What kind of career pathways could this qualification help me with?

All forms of engineering.