NCFE Engineering

The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding of the applied study of good engineering practices and an understanding of working in the sector.

Throughout this qualification, learners will gain valuable knowledge of:

• engineering disciplines
• the science and mathematics that is applied in engineering
• how to read engineering drawings
• properties, characteristics and selection of engineering materials
• engineering tools, equipment and machines
•  hand drawn engineering drawings
• computer-aided design engineering drawings
• production planning techniques
• applied processing skills and techniques

Learners are required to complete 2 mandatory units.

• Non exam assessment (NEA) 60%, internally assessed
• Examined assessment (EA) 40%, externally assessed

They must also achieve a minimum of a Level 1 pass in the internal and external assessments.

The first part of the qualification comprises a written exam of 90 minutes, a mix of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions, marked out of 80. The assessment is set and marked externally. This represents 40% of the technical award.

The second part is assessed through a synoptic project which students undertake when all the teaching content has been delivered. It is set by NCFE and graded internally. This part represents 60% of the technical award.