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The main aim of this unit is for pupils to learn how to make and produce their work in quantity.
In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme 'Sheet materials', in which they develop a product made from a single sheet of material that is suitable for batch production. They should choose an appropriate method of making the products, and manufacture them with precision, observing health and safety regulations and taking action to control identified risks.
Pupils gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to carry out the DMA successfully through product evaluation activities and focused practical tasks. They:
- use processes, tools, equipment and techniques to make with some precision, showing that they understand their uses
- revise and consolidate their understanding of health and safety regulations
- take account of the technical requirements needed to make a product
- use manufacturing aids to ensure accuracy and aid volume production
There are also opportunities for pupils to:
- justify their decisions about the selection of materials and methods of making, recognising the global dimensions of life-cycle analysis
- find out what materials are available and use technical data to decide on their suitability for a task
- understand the difference between the management of renewable energy sources and the need for energy conservation
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