Springwest academy 13

Design Technology

“Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.” ​James A Michener

 

Design Technology and Engineering Is...

Design Technology and Engineering is the study of logical and creative processes where practical skills and theoretical knowledge come together to solve real world problems. The Design Technology curriculum provides students with the opportunities to develop creative, technical and practical expertise as well as problem solving skills.

Guided by the National Curriculum, our students develop knowledge of technological and engineering disciplines and processes. Design Technology empowers students to independently research, plan, implement and reflect on their projects, whilst encouraging them to work creatively and collaboratively. The subject prepares students for life in the 21st Century by allowing them to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world.

 

Sequence of Learning

Key Stage 

Year 

 Rotation 1 Rotation 2
    Workshop Project CAD/ CAM Project

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  • Health and safety in the workshop focus on hand tools and wood. 

  • Understanding the design process

  • How to measure and marking out wood

  • How to cut and shape wood using hand tools

  • How to finish wood 

  • Evaluating and improving of work

  • Understanding properties of Materials (wood)

Students follow a design and make project in the workshop where each student creates a pencil holder using hand .Each student learns how to mark out, cut and shape, join and finish wood.

  • What is CAD/CAM? 

  • How is CAD/ CAM used in engineering?

  • CAD/ CAM health and safety 

  • How to create basic 2D drawings using CAD software- Techsoft design

  • How to use the laser cutter to create a product

  • Evaluating and improving work

Students begin to learn about the CAD/CAM process in Design Technology and Engineering with a focus on creating a final product using the laser cutter. Students will learn how to use the software Techsoft Design to create basic drawings and shapes to produce a final laser cut keychain.

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  • Health and safety in the workshop focus on hand tools and plastic.

  • Understanding design problems and creating solutions

  • How to measure and marking out plastic

  • How to cut and shape plastic using hand tools

  • How to finish plastic 

  • Evaluating and improving of work

  • Understanding properties of Materials (plastic)

Students follow a design and make project in the workshop where each student creates an acrylic phone stand. Each student learns how to mark out, cut and shape, join and finish acrylic.

  • What are the different CAD/ CAM processes?

  • Advantages and disadvantages of different CAD/ CAM processes

  • How to create more complex 2D designs and drawings using CAD software Techsoft Design

  • How to use scale in engineering drawings 

  • How to add dimensions to drawings

Students develop further knowledge about CAD/CAM processes in Design Technology and Engineering. Students will learn about a range of CAD/CAM processes. Students will follow an iterative design process to create laser cut jewellery whilst developing computer aided design skills.

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  • Health and safety in the workshop focus on fixed power tools.
  • Understanding the design process
  • How to use engineering drawings to measure and mark out.
  • How to cut and shape wood using hand tools and fixed machines
  • How to finish wood using hand tools and fixed machines
  • Evaluating and improving of work
  • Understanding engineering drawings

Students use their previous skills and knowledge in the workshop to create a range of wood joints. Each student is refining their skills learning how to mark out, cut and shape, join and finish wood using hand tools and fixed machines to create a wooden box with wood joints.

 

 

  • What can be made with CAD/CAM?
  • Advantages and disadvantages of different CAD/CAM processes.
  • Why is a consumer's needs important when designing a specific product?
  • How to create more complex puzzles using Techsoft Design.
  • How to create  accurate measurements on Techsoft Design.

 

Students continue to develop knowledge on CAD/CAM processes in Design Technology and Engineering. Students will follow an iterative design process to create a laser cut puzzle out of plywood. Students will develop further skills in using Techsoft Design while working with specified measurements
KS Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
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 Introduction Project - Bird Box - Students are introduced to the NEA process and complete a project in the style of the exam board. The full design and make process is completed where students produce a portfolio of work alongside a completed final product.

Content Area 1 - Engineering Disciplines Content Area 2 Applied Science and Maths in Engineering

Content Area 3 Reading Engineering Drawings Content Area 6 Hand Drawn Engineeringing Drawings Content Area 7 CAD Engineering Drawings

Content Area 4 Properties, characteristics and selection of materials

Content Area 5 Engineering Tools Equipment and Machines

Content Area 8 Production Planning Techniques Content Area 9 Applied Processing SKills and Techniques
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 Mock NEA - Bike Spanner - Students refine their NEA skills through the production of a metal bike spanner with a wooden handle. This project allows students to learn hands on about the processes of working with metal while meeting the needs of a design and make project.  

NEA Project Set by Exam Board

(60 % of Final Grade)

 Review and Reteach of Content Areas 1-9 External Set Exam (40% of Final Grade)

Year 11 Qualification: NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering