Year 13

	Topic(s)	Key content to be learned	Assessment
Autumn Term	Materials Science	Industrial processing techniques, the application and uses of modern and smart materials, testing the suitability of materials for intended application.	Internal Assignment
	Mechanical Operations	Manufacturing techniques, marking out, use of hand tools, the operation of manually controlled machines such as lathes, milling and drilling machines, quality assurance	Internal Assignment
	Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)	Program and use Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to produce components. Produce components using additive manufacturing techniques	Internal Assignment
	Business for Engineering	Analyse maintenance data, develop an understanding of failure modes and develop an understanding of how maintenance issues can inform future design.	Internal Assignment
	Engineering and the Environment	How environmental concerns constrain and drive engineering activities, how engineering has developed to keep up with demands from globalisation and global manufacturing.	Internal Assignment
Spring Term	Continued.		Exams
Summer Term	Continued.		Exams