Journal
Core (Audit)
C1 Work with design briefs and specifications
C2 Conduct effective research
C3 Use of product analysis and disassembly procedure
C4 Create innovative and functional designs
C5 Familiarity with computer aided design and modelling
C6 Command of visual communication techniques
C7 Construction of working drawings
C8 Familiarity with product modelling techniques
C9 Understanding of packaging design
C10 Application of quality control and quality assurance
C11 Awareness of sustainability issues and wider impact
C12 Track project budgets and costs
C13 Use of ergonomic and anthropometric data
C14 General use of ICT
C15 Knowledge of history of design
Systems and Control (Audit)
S1 Using a systems approach to circuit design
S2 Create and interpret circuit diagrams
S3 Design basic circuits using discrete components
S4 Design basic digital circuits
S5 Use software for circuit simulation
S6 Use prototyping techniques for testing circuits
S7 Use Software to design PCB’s
S8 Small scale production of functional circuits
S9 Use & combine commercial modules
S10 Create and interpret flow charts
S11 Work with programmable systems
S12 Create fault finding, test and calibration procedures
S13 Design & analyse basic mechanical systems
S14 Design & analyse basic structures
S15 Health and safety
Resistant Materials (Audit)
R1 Classification & structure of materials
R2 Working properties of materials
R3 Effects of combining materials
R4 Components
R5 Marking out techniques
R6 Joining techniques
R7 Shaping techniques
R8 Finshing techniques
R9 Machining
R10 Heat treatment
R11 Computer aided manufacture
R12 Intergration of smart and modern materials
R13 Health and safety
Extension (KS4/5)
X1 Awareness of industrial processes
X2 Awareness of new and future developments
X3 Knowledge of micro/molecular principles
X4 Use of detailed data to aid in designing
Health and safety
Band Saw
Belt, Orbital and Bobbin Sander
Chop saw (circular portable saw)
Cicular Saw
Centre Lathe
Wood Turning Lathe
Fan Circulated Oven
Soldering Iron
Hot-wire / Strip Heater
CNC/CAM machines
Laser cutter
Etching tank
Pillar Drill
Guilotine
Hot melt glue gun
Fret/Scroll saw
Mortiser
Vacuum Former
Polisher/Buffer
R13 Health and safety
Please refer to the health and safety section