Higher Engineering Science
Our Nutshell Series gives the key facts about National Qualifications. In this document you'll find our about Higher Engineering Science including the details of course assessment. The nutshell will explain what your child will learn in the course and what his or her experience will be.
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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Engineering Science: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47928.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Engineering Science TECHNOLOGIES SEP 2018 Content The course has three areas of study: • Engineering contexts and challenges • Electronics and control • Mechanisms and structures Skills Learners will be able to: • extend and apply knowledge and understanding of key engineering concepts, principles and practice • understand the relationships between engineering, mathematics and science • apply skills in analysis, design, construction and evaluation to a range of engineering problems with some complex features • communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology • develop a greater understanding of the role and impact of engineering in changing and influencing our environment and society Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • develop a deeper understanding of the central role of engineers as designers and problem solvers, able to conceive, design, implement and control complex systems • understand the far-reaching impact of engineering on our society and the environment • explore varied engineering systems through simulation, practical projects and investigative tasks in a range of contexts Assessment • The course will be assessed through a question paper (exam) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • The question paper makes up 69% of the total assessment mark. Areas assessed include: analogue and electronic control systems, structures and forces, drive systems and pneumatics etc. • The assignment makes up 31% of the total assessment mark. The assignment is a problem-solving activity with a number of tasks to complete. Marks are awarded for: analysis, designing a solution, building the solution, testing and evaluation. Question PaperSection 1: Short answer questions (20 marks) Section 2: Structured questions (90 marks) 2 hours 30 minutes 110 marks Specimen Paperwww.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Assignment Learners will develop a solution to an engineering problem, with a record of progress and a report on testing the solution. The assignment is supervised and carried out over 8 hours, starting at an appropriate point in the course once all content has been delivered. 8 hours 50 marks Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education. HIGHER