A-LEVEL Exam A-LEVEL Engineering

3.1.1.1 Metals and alloys

3.1.1.2 Polymers

3.1.1.3 Composites

3.1.1.4 Other materials

3.1.2.1 Cost and availability

3.1.2.2 Cost calculations

3.1.2.3 Material processing

3.1.3.1 Energy production

3.1.3.2 Engineered lifespans

3.1.3.3 Maintenance

3.1.3.4 Statistical understanding

3.1.3.5 Material constraints

3.1.3.6 User requirements

3.2.1 Additive manufacturing

3.2.2.1 Cutting

3.2.2.4 Drilling

3.2.2.5 Chemical etching

3.2.3 Shaping

3.2.4 Casting and moulding

3.2.5 Joining and assembly

3.2.6 Heat and chemical treatment

3.2.7 Surface finishing

3.3.2.1 Motion

3.3.2.2 Gears

3.3.2.3 Pulleys

3.3.2.4 Bearings

3.3.3.1 Electronic components

3.3.3.2 Programmable devices

3.3.3.3 Interface components

3.3.3.4 Signal conversion

3.3.3.5 Output components

3.3.3.6 Circuit components

3.3.3.7 Programming

3.3.4.1 Load types

3.3.5 Pneumatic systems

3.4.1.1 System performance

3.4.1.2 Calculations

3.4.2.1 Testing methods

3.4.2.4 Program modification

3.4.2.5 Quality control

3.4.3.1 Aerodynamic terms

3.5.1 New technologies

3.5.2 Industry impact

3.6.1 Problem solving

3.6.2 Solution analysis

3.6.3 Engineering drawings

3.6.4 CAD usage

3.6.5 Material testing

3.6.6 Production planning

3.6.7 Performance prediction

3.6.8 Material selection

3.6.9 Process selection

3.6.10 Quality control application

3.6.11 Testing design