Cambridge OCR Level 1/2 Engineering Design

Engineer the Future
Do you look at products and wonder how they were made—or how you could make them better? This course bridges the gap between creative imagination and technical reality, preparing you for Level 3 Engineering, Apprenticeships, or University pathways.
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Why Choose Engineering Design?
Engineering is the art of solving problems. This subject challenges you to look beyond the surface of everyday objects and understand the mechanics, materials, and mathematics that make them work.

• Design with Purpose: Learn how to interpret client briefs and turn abstract ideas into functional, market-ready products.
• Master Modern Tools: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard techniques, from hand-rendering to digital modelling.
• Innovation & Risk: Develop the confidence to prototype, fail, iterate, and ultimately succeed in creating high-quality engineered solutions.

What You’ll Actually Master
Forget boring lectures! You are going to get hands-on and creative with three action-packed units:

• Unit R038: Principles of Engineering Design Discover the core secrets behind how products are engineered, built, and designed for success.
• Unit R039: Communicating Designs Learn the professional techniques to pitch, present, and bring your wildest ideas to life so everyone else can see your vision.
• Unit R040: Design, Evaluation, and Modelling Get hands-on! Build, test, and tweak your own physical or virtual 3D models to prove your designs actually work in the real world.

Your Launchpad to an Engineering Career!

Wondering how these skills actually help you in the real world? Think of this course as your ultimate VIP pass to the engineering design and development sector.

The skills you build here aren't just for the classroom—they are the exact tools you need to build your future. By mastering them, you're unlocking some epic pathways for your next steps:

• Level Up Your Qualifications: Seamlessly step into advanced Level 3 courses, like the Cambridge Technical in Engineering.
• Ace Your A Levels: Get a massive head start and crush it in A Level Design and Technology.
• Earn While You Learn: Fast-track your way into highly sought-after Design and Development Technician Apprenticeships, getting hands-on industry experience.

Engineering is one of the most lucrative and fast-paced industries in the world. The skills you build in this course directly prepare you for high-demand roles where average salaries quickly scale past £30,000+:

• Product Designer: Turn your ideas into reality. Design the next generation of smartphones, gaming gear, or sustainable tech. (Uses your Unit R039 CAD skills)
• Design Consultant: Become the hired expert. Top brands will pay you to solve their biggest product problems and innovate their designs. (Uses your Unit R038 analytical skills)
• Industrial Automation: Build the future. Design the robotics, AI systems, and smart machinery that power modern megafactories. (Uses your Unit R040 testing skills)
• Bio-Technology: Engineering that saves lives. Create cutting-edge medical devices, 3D-printed prosthetics, and revolutionary health tech.

For further information and questions, please contact Mr Butterfield, Director of Design Technology.