Engineering Science is offered at National 4 and 5 level. There are three main areas of study (each area must be satisfactorily completed). The areas are known as units these are:
Engineering Contexts and Challenges – This unit of the course develops engineering concepts by exploring a range of engineering objects, engineering problems and solutions. Learners will explore existing and emerging technologies and challenges, and consider implications to the environment, sustainable development, and economic and social issues.
Electronics and Control – Learners will explore a range of concepts and devices used in electronic control systems, including analogue, digital and programmable systems. Skills in problem solving and evaluating are developed through practical projects, theoretical exercises and assignments.
Mechanisms and Structures – This unit develops an understanding of areas such as motion, drive systems, pneumatics, energy, efficiency, forces and equilibrium.
Assessment:
Internal assessments – An assignment worth 60 marks, set by the SQA, will be conducted in class under supervision.
External assessments – A single examination worth 90 marks.