What is the course?
The S3 Engineering Science course is ‘hands on’ projects lead approach that allows you to work individually and in groups. You will:
- apply knowledge and understanding of key engineering facts and ideas
- understand the relationships between engineering, mathematics and science
- apply skills in analysis, design, construction and evaluation to a range of engineering problems
- communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology
- develop an understanding of the impact of engineering in changing our environment and society
How will I learn?
The learning takes the format of whole class direct teaching opportunities followed by activity based learning on practical tasks.
You will be expected to adopt an investigatory approach to the topics, demonstrating a desire to ‘find out more’.
You will be actively involved in developing your own skills, knowledge and understanding by investigating a range of real-life and relevant engineering systems, problems and solutions.
What topics will I learn?
- Analogue and digital electronics
- Programmable control
- Systems approach
- Mechanical drive systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Renewable energy
- Structures and materials
- Engineering and the environment
- Bridge design project
- Wind turbine project
As part of the BGE, your S3 personalisation will help build the knowledge and skills required for a successful senior phase. Completing the S3 Engineering Science course covers many of the technologies outcomes and supports progression to National Engineering Science and Design & Manufacture courses (National 4-Higher) along with developing essential skills used in many other subjects.
What skills are developed?
The course is intended to develop skills that will help you in the workplace or further learning when you leave school. Engineering learners develop skills in:
- numeracy – calculations, estimating, contextualising
- practical investigative – apply engineering practically
- ICT – simulating and analysing information
- problem solving skills – developing solutions
- report writing skills – in an engineering context
How will I be assessed?
Your progress on the course will be assessed through a combination of continuous and final assessment. There are opportunities for N4 unit completion throughout the course.
What might this help me with when I leave school?
Completing this course will help build the skills and knowledge for many engineering and construction related courses (college and university) and careers (modern apprenticeships and graduate apprenticeships).
