Cambridge Technical Engineering
OCR
Looking to study CTEC Engineering? This document will give you the details about the course
including modules, exams and expectations. If there are any questions, please ask.
Entry Requirements
Students must have 4 separate subjects passed at grade 4 or above and must have achieved a grade 5 in Englsih and Maths.
GCSE APS score must be 4 or above.
Course
The course is broken down into coursework and external exams. There are four externally assessed units where student’s
complete exams and two internally assessed assignment based units.
Modules
Details of the modules studied.You will study 3 modules in year 12 and a further 3 in year 13
Year 12 modules
Year 13 modules
Unit 1: Mathematics for Engineering.
Mathematics is one of the fundamental tools of
the engineer. It underpins every branch of
engineering and the calculations involved are
needed to apply almost every engineering skill.
External Assessment, Exam.
Unit 2: Science for engineering. Different
branches of science underpin the teaching and
learning of a number of engineering disciplines.
In this unit we focus on the science which
supports mechanical engineering, electrical and
electronic engineering, fluid dynamics, thermal
physics and material science for engineering.
External Assessment, Exam.
Unit 3: Principles of mechanical engineering.
All machines and structures are constructed
using the principles of mechanical engineering.
Machines are made up of components and
mechanisms working in combination. Engineers
need to understand the principles that govern
the behaviour of these components and
mechanisms. This unit explores these principles
and how they are applied. External
Assessment, Exam.
Unit 4: Principles of electrical and electronic engineering. Electrical
systems and electronic devices are present in almost every aspect of
modern life – and it is electrical and electronic engineers who design,
test and produce these systems and devices. This unit will develop
learners’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental
principles that underpin electrical and electronic engineering.
External Assessment, Exam.
Unit 10: Computer Aided Design (CAD) has been used across the
world for many years in many diverse industries to design products,
including both mechanical and electrical component and product
design. A variety of software packages are used to perform this
commercially. The aim of this unit is for learners to develop the
ability to be able to produce 3D models using CAD, and to go onto
create 3D assemblies of components within a CAD system. To
underpin this, learners will develop the skill of producing 2D CAD
engineering drawings to appropriate standards, and will develop
knowledge and understanding of the use of simulation tools within
commercial CAD systems.
Unit 22: Engineering and the Environment. Environmental issues and
sustainability are crucial in modern engineering. From legislative,
regulatory and ethical perspectives, minimising the impact of
engineering on the environment is a high priority. The aim of this unit
is for learners to develop their understanding of how engineering
impacts on the environment. By the end of the unit learners should
be able to evaluate how environmental concerns both constrain and
drive engineering activities, and how engineering has developed to
keep up with these demands against the backdrop of globalisation
and global manufacturing.
Exams
Year 1
Year 2
