ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE – CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL
Awarding Body: OCR
Course Code: J823
QAN: 603/7087/7 – Click here for further information
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
Our Cambridge National in Engineering Manufacture develops students’ understanding of the processes involved in transferring a design concept into a product. They apply their knowledge and skills by operating manufacturing equipment following a design specification, using tools such as CAD/CAM.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
| Unit | Unit title | Guided learning hours | Assessment type |
| R014 | Principles of engineering manufacture | 48 | Exam (1h 15mins) |
| R015 | Manufacturing a one-off product | 36 | Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated |
| R016 | Manufacturing in quantity | 36 | Centre-assessed tasks, OCT moderated |
R014 Principles of engineering manufacture (worth 40% of final grade)
This unit introduces students to manufacturing processes such as shaping, forming, joining and finishing processes. These include techniques such as die casting, press forming metal, 3d printing, brazing and painting, to name just a few.
Students go on to learn about different materials from metals to thermochromic pigment, and the suitability for different manufacturing applications. The third topic area relates to manufacturing requirements and how to interpret orthographic third angle projection drawing. The fourth topic relates to developments in engineering manufacture from Just In Time manufacturing to impacts of globalisation.
Coursework: worth 60% of the final grade consisting of 2 pieces of coursework
R015 Manufacturing a one-off product
In this unit students learn to identify the information required to make a product, plan the production of a product and carry out risk assessments for the processes, tools and equipment needed to produce a product in small quantities. You will also learn how to select and safely use the equipment, processes and tools required to mark out, measure and manufacture a product in small quantities, using a range of handheld equipment and conventional (non-Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining methods.
R016 Manufacturing in quantity
In this unit students learn how to manufacture and use simple jigs and templates to support manufacturing in volume. By using CAD software you will learn about the information needed to facilitate manufacture, and apply this in order to program Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. In addition, you will learn how to set up and operate the CNC equipment and monitor the quality of the manufactured products.