AQA GCSE Engineering Unit 1 2025 Qp Pdf

Download the official AQA GCSE Engineering (8852/W) Unit 1 Written Paper question paper from the June 2025 series. This exam was sat on Monday 2 June 2025 (Afternoon), lasts 2 hours, and is worth a total of 120 marks

The paper assesses a wide range of engineering knowledge and practical application skills, including materials, mechanical systems, electronics, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving.

Section overview:

• Question 1 (pages 2–5): Multiple-choice questions on core engineering concepts such as materials (ferrous metals, thermoplastics), processes (quenching), properties (toughness, brittleness), and electronics (input devices, components)
• Question 2 (pages 6–9): Short-answer questions on joining methods (riveting vs welding), mechanical systems, material properties (vulcanised rubber), and calculations involving gear systems
• Question 3 (pages 10–13): Design and manufacturing questions including area calculation, material selection (aluminium vs steel), surface finishing, and metal forming processes
• Question 4 (pages 14–16): Polymer manufacturing (injection moulding), pneumatic systems, and pressure calculations using formulas
• Question 5 (pages 17–18): Materials science including alloys, composites, reinforced concrete, and stress calculations
• Question 6 (pages 19–23): Systems and control including temperature control systems, flowcharts, testing methods, and data analysis (mean temperature calculations)
• Question 7 (page 24): Extended evaluation on product lifespan (e.g. mobile phones, planned obsolescence)
• Question 8 (pages 25–28): Electronics including logic gates, resistor calculations, costing, and evaluation of sensors vs switches
• Question 9 (pages 29–30): Manufacturing processes, tolerances, measurement tools, and safety in laser cutting

For example:
- Page 3 tests Young’s modulus formula and material properties
- Page 7 includes a mechanical system diagram requiring identification of components and motion types
- Page 16 includes a pressure calculation using force and area
- Page 23 provides a data table requiring identification of maximum and mean temperature change

This paper is essential for exam practice, helping students understand how AQA structures GCSE Engineering exams and how to approach both calculation-based and extended-response questions.

Pair it with the official mark scheme to check answers and improve exam technique for the 2026 exams.

This document is designed for GCSE Engineering students studying AQA 8852, particularly Year 10–11 students preparing for exams and those aiming for grades 6–9. It is also useful for retake students needing realistic exam practice.

Teachers and tutors can use this paper for mock exams, classroom activities, and structured revision. It is also ideal for independent learners and home-schooled students.