Engineering Level 1 / 2 Award
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The Level 1 / 2 Award in Engineering provides a more practical alternative to GCSE. The qualification is based around the world of engineering and aims to introduce students to the various strands available within the field. The qualification offers students the chance to develop knowledge, skills and understanding through tasks set in realistic work-related contexts.
Course Materials
All course materials are available on our related documents page.
Key Resources
- Engineering Level 1 / 2 Award Specification
- WJEC offers a variety of learning resources including specimen assessment materials
Statement of Purpose
Engineering Award Statement of Purpose
Key Dates
Centres should check all WJEC key dates for unit moderation and external examination.
Qualification Details
Engineering Level 1 / 2 Award (IVQ) is split into units and the assessment is both internally and externally.
The Award consists of three mandatory units. Internally assessed work must be completed within a centre and adopt the principles of controlled assessment.
| Unit | Guided Learning Hours | Assessment |
| Unit 1 (9791): Engineering Design | 30 GLH | Internally assessed and externally moderated |
| Unit 2 (9792): Producing Engineering Products | 60 GLH | Internally assessed and externally moderated |
| Unit 3 (9793): Solving Engineering Problems | 30 GLH | Externally assessed |
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