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AQA Engineering - Non-Exam Assessment
Comprehensive practical engineering project assessment covering design, manufacture, and evaluation of engineered products.

Project Type: KS4 Engineering (adaptable for KS3 assessment)
Exam Board: AQA
Total Marks: 80
Sections: 6 units

What’s Assessed:
• Section A: Problem Solving (15 marks) - Analyzing engineering challenges, developing solutions, using modelling techniques, and producing working prototypes
• Section B: Drawings and Conventions (15 marks) - Creating technical drawings using industry standards, CAD application, and clear annotation
• Section C: Production Planning (15 marks) - Developing manufacturing plans, sequencing operations, quality control methods, and health and safety procedures
• Section D: Engineering Skills Used (15 marks) - Applying manufacturing processes, working to tolerances, material selection, and demonstrating practical skills
• Section E: Applying Systems Technology (10 marks) - Understanding and documenting mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems with block diagrams
• Section F: Testing and Evaluating (10 marks) - Conducting thorough product testing, analyzing performance, and suggesting improvements

Best For: GCSE-level NEA-style projects requiring practical engineering skills across design, manufacture, and evaluation. Students create functional engineered products responding to design briefs. Suitable for KS3 assessment adaptation.

Keywords: AQA, KS4 Engineering, Engineering NEA, problem solving, technical drawing, CAD, production planning, manufacturing skills, systems technology, testing and evaluation, practical engineering, quality control, engineering design, prototype development, KS3 adaptable, GCSE Engineering