Year 11 Engineering Programmable Systems
Cambridge National in Engineering Programmable Systems
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT CONTENT:
Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Programmable Systems teaches the fundamentals of electronic circuits. Students will design, construct and test electronic and programmable circuits as well as looking at how computer and microprocessor systems are used in a variety of engineering activities.
The course is suitable for students with an interested in Maths and Science, it covers a wide range of learning styles and is made up of three equally weighted units. Students will be awarded either a Level 1 or Level 2 award at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* upon successfully completing the course.
Specification at a glance
Exam Board: OCR
Specification Code: J824
UNITS |
% |
TIME |
WHEN |
NOTES |
|
Unit R047: Principles of electronic and programmable systems |
40% |
1 hour 15 mins
|
June Year 11 |
Externally assessed by means of a written exam |
|
Unit R048: Making and testing electronic circuits |
30% |
10 -12 hours |
Spring/ Summer Term Year 10 |
Internally assessed and externally moderated. |
|
Unit R049: Developing programmable systems |
30% |
10 - 12 hours |
Autumn/Spring term Year 11 |
Internally assessed and externally moderated. |
What did my child study during Year 10?
The students studied the following areas in Yr10
Unit R047: Principles of electronic and programmable systems
Topic Area 1: Basic electronic circuit principles
Topic Area 2: Electronic and programmable systems, components and devices
Topic Area 3: Methods of prototyping and testing systems and circuits
Topic Area 4: Commercial circuit production and construction methods
Unit R048: Making and testing electronic circuits
Topic Area 1: Drawing and simulating electronic circuits
Topic Area 2: Constructing electronic circuits
Topic Area 3: Safely test and evaluate electronic circuits
Specification document with more information can be found here: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/610948-specification-cambridge-nationals-engineering-programmable-systems-j824.pdf
What will my child study during Year 11?
The students will be studying the following areas in Yr11
Unit R047: Principles of electronic and programmable systems
Topic Area 1: Basic electronic circuit principles
Topic Area 2: Electronic and programmable systems, components and devices
Topic Area 3: Methods of prototyping and testing systems and circuits
Topic Area 4: Commercial circuit production and construction methods
Unit R049: Developing programmable systems
Topic Area 1: Plan the development of programmable systems
Topic Area 2: Develop programmable systems
Topic Area 3: Test programmable systems
Specification document with more information can be found here: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/610948-specification-cambridge-nationals-engineering-programmable-systems-j824.pdf
How will my child be assessed and how will I know how well they are doing in Engineering Programmable Systems in Year 11?
Students will be assessed on Unit R047 with a MOCK examination in November/ December yr11 and a mark will be awarded.
Students complete a practice task for Unit R049 in the Autumn Term. They will then undertake Unit R049 assessment work in class during the Autumn / Spring Term which will be worth 30% of their overall grade. Grades will be available on Satchel and are subject to exam board moderation.
Students’ progress that is below expectation on coursework assessments will be required to attend after school catch-up sessions and parents will be notified through a phone call or email home.
What homework will my child be expected to do in Year 11 in Engineering Programmable Systems?
Students will be set weekly examination questions and revision homework that they will be expected to spend around 1 hour completing. Access to a computer and the internet will be required for some homework tasks.
How can I support my child to do well in Engineering Programmable Systems during Year 11?
- Ensure they complete their homework properly
- Support them by ensuring they have somewhere suitable to work, away from distractions but with online access as required.
- Buy a revision guide (order forms available to download via this website)
- Support them to revise and prepare properly for each test
- Encourage them to attend after school catch-up sessions if they fall behind with their work
My child is struggling during the course, what additional help is available to help them keep up?
- After school catch up sessions for coursework will be available.
- Students should be encouraged to seek assistance from their teacher when they are struggling with any concept.
Updated September 2023
