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Course Structure and Conditions of Award
National 4
To achieve this course, learners must pass all 3 mandatory units and the course assessment.
Course Assessment comprises an Engineering Science Assignment – Brings together the three units in a
project which explores an engineering problem.
National 5
To achieve this course, learners must pass all 3 mandatory units and the course assessment.
Course Assessment comprises an examination plus the following:
Engineering Science Assignment – Brings together the three units in a project which explores an engineering
problem.

Assessment
National 4
Units of study and course assessment are all internally assessed and subject to SQA verification.
The Course Assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the Course award.
National 5
Units of study are all internally assessed and subject to SQA verification. The examination will be externally
assessed.
The Course Assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the Course award.

Progression
National 4
National 5 Engineering Science -> Higher Engineering Science
National 4 Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication
National 5
Higher Engineering Science
National 5 Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication

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