Engineering
Subject Leader: Mr J Wooding
Subject Leader Email Address: james.wooding@swale.at
Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it.
Subject Overview
Engineering is a dynamic and rewarding field that combines creativity, problem-solving, and scientific knowledge to design and build the world around us. From the towering skyscrapers that grace our cities to the intricate medical devices that save lives, engineers are the driving force behind technological advancements that shape our society. By studying engineering, you'll gain the skills to tackle complex challenges, innovate new solutions, and make a lasting impact on the world. Students gather a wealth of knowledge about how materials work and interact with their environments, how machinery and tools are used, and how computers can facilitate product manufacturing through 3D printing.
Year 7
Project 1
Enquiry question: how to work in a workshop safely and effectively?
Project 2
Enquiry question: how to use orthographic sketches to create isometric sketches
Enquiry Question: What are the fundamental elements of technical drawings, and how do they convey specific information?
Enquiry Question: How can technical drawings communicate complex ideas and designs with high precision and clarity?
Project 3
Enquiry question: How to work within limitations to create a working product of a design?
Enquiry Question: What are the importance of tolerances and dimensions in technical drawing and how do they ensure accuracy in manufacturing and construction?
Project 4
Enquiry question: How do you join different materials using permanent and non-permanent joining techniques?
Enquiry Question: In what real-world situations, beyond engineering and design, can technical drawing be a valuable tool for communication and documentation?
Year 8
Project 1:
Enquiry question: How can I mark onto materials using technical drawing?
Enquiry question: How can I work within tight tolerances when cutting materials?
Enquiry question: How can I use quality assurance?
Enquiry question: How can I finish work to a high standard?
Project 2:
Use of computer-aided design tools
Understanding of computer-aided manufacturing processes
Using computer-aided design packages for technical drawing
Post-processing techniques on computer-manufacture materials
Year 9
Project 1:
Enquiry question: What is universal design, and how can I use it?
Enquiry question: How do I mark material to a high degree of accuracy?
Enquiry question: What are ergonomics and anthropometrics?
Enquiry question: How do you create a standardised technical drawing?
Project 2:
Enquiry question: How do I solder electronic components?
Enquiry question: How do I use Onshape to make a 3d printed object?
Enquiry question: What are adhesives, and how are they used in products?
Enquiry question: How can I ensure my product will be made to a high standard?
Year 10
Term 1 :
Enquiry question: How do I cut difficult-to-shape material to a high standard with tools that need precision to use?
Enquiry question: How do I work with metal effectively to ensure a high-quality finished product?
Enquiry question: How do I refine metal products to a high standard and add a multi-material element?
Term 2 :
Enquiry Question: How do the properties of laser-cut materials differ from those of 3D-printed materials?
Enquiry Question: What are the strengths and limitations of traditional joinery techniques when used in conjunction with laser-cut and 3D-printed components?
Enquiry Question: How can we leverage the precision of laser cutting and 3D printing to simplify or enhance traditional joinery methods?
Enquiry Question: How can we design our product to minimise material waste and optimise production time for each fabrication technique?
Term 3:
Enquiry Question: How do the properties of laser-cut materials differ from those of 3D-printed materials?
Enquiry Question: What are the strengths and limitations of traditional joinery techniques when used in conjunction with laser-cut and 3D-printed components?
Enquiry Question: How can we leverage the precision of laser cutting and 3D printing to simplify or enhance traditional joinery methods?
Enquiry Question: How can we design our product to minimise material waste and optimise production time for each fabrication technique?
Term 4:
Enquiry Question: How do the physical properties of different sheet materials affect their suitability for bending, shaping, and joining?
Enquiry Question: What are the advantages and limitations of various bending and shaping techniques for different sheet materials?
Enquiry Question: How do joining methods compare strength, ease of use, and aesthetics for different sheet materials?
Enquiry Question: How can we modify or adjust our techniques based on the test results to achieve more accurate and consistent outcomes within defined tolerances?
Enquiry Question: How can we accurately depict the bending, shaping, and joining methods chosen in our hand-drawn technical drawings?
Term 5:
Enquiry Question: How do the physical properties of different sheet materials affect their suitability for bending, shaping, and joining?
Enquiry Question: What are the advantages and limitations of various bending and shaping techniques for different sheet materials?
Enquiry Question: How do joining methods compare strength, ease of use, and aesthetics for different sheet materials?
Enquiry Question: How can we modify or adjust our techniques based on the test results to achieve more accurate and consistent outcomes within defined tolerances?
Enquiry Question: How can we accurately depict our hand-drawn technical drawings' chosen bending, shaping, and joining methods?
Term 6:
Enquiry Question: Why is the NEA laid out like that, and how do I get marks?
Enquiry Question: How can I effectively complete the hand technical draft to get the most marks and represent my ideas?
Enquiry Question: How can I plan a project so a 3rd party can complete it?
Enquiry Question: How can you make a product in only 6 hours from scratch without help?
Enquiry Question: what are the most effective and industry-standard ways to evaluate a product?
Year 11
Term 1:
Enquiry Question: what is the new Brief and what do you need to research to complete the NEA?Enquiry Question: How do the properties of different materials affect the performance and durability of the model?
Enquiry Question: What factors should be considered when selecting materials for a scale model, such as cost, availability, and sustainability?
Enquiry Question: How can the efficiency and precision of the manufacturing process be improved through the use of appropriate tools and machinery?
Enquiry Question: What safety precautions should be taken when using tools and machinery to avoid accidents and injuries?
Term 2:
Enquiry Question: How to explain the key requirements and principles outlined in BS 8888, relevant to the completion of the assessment.
Enquiry Question: How do you produce accurate and detailed hand-drafted engineering drawings of a working scale model that adhere to the specifications outlined in the brief?
Enquiry Question: How to explain the key requirements and principles outlined in BS 8888, relevant to the completion of the assessment for CAD.
Enquiry Question: How do you produce accurate and detailed CAD engineering drawings of a working scale model adhering to the specifications outlined in the brief?
Enquiry Question: What specific tools and equipment are necessary for completing the project efficiently and accurately?
Enquiry Question: What potential hazards or risks are associated with the project, and how can they be mitigated?
Enquiry Question: How can the quality of the work be assessed and maintained throughout the project?
Enquiry Question: What are the key milestones and deadlines for the project?
Term 3:
Enquiry Question: How can the final product ensure it fully meets the requirements and objectives outlined in the project brief?
Enquiry Question: How can the physical construction of the model accurately reflect the design specifications captured in the hand-drafted and CAD-produced drawings? l
Enquiry Question: What criteria can be used to assess the functionality and performance of the working scale model?
Enquiry Question: What types of evidence can be collected to demonstrate the production processes, skills, and techniques used in creating the model?
Enquiry Question: How can the testing process be documented to provide evidence of the working scale model's functionality?
Term 4:
Enquiry Question: what does it take to Understand forces, motion, and equilibrium?
Enquiry Question: what do you learn from applying the laws of thermodynamics to analyse energy transfer and efficiency?
Enquiry Question: How to show circuits, components, and electromagnetic fields?
Enquiry Question: How do materials affect the behaviour of materials and structures?
Enquiry Question: Addressing environmental issues and sustainable practices and why they are important.
Enquiry Question: what is the difference between hardware, software, programming and CAD principles?
Term 5:
Enquiry Question: what does it take to Understand forces, motion, and equilibrium?
Enquiry Question: what do you learn from applying the laws of thermodynamics to analyse energy transfer and efficiency?
Enquiry Question: How to show circuits, components, and electromagnetic fields?
Enquiry Question: How do materials affect the behaviour of materials and structures?
Enquiry Question: Addressing environmental issues and sustainable practices and why they are important.
Enquiry Question: what is the difference between hardware, software, programming and CAD principles.