Pupils could go on to further work in year 9 (unit 9E 'Ensuring quality production' and unit 9C 'Using ICT to link with the world outside school'), and use their knowledge, skills and understanding further in key stage 4.
During key stage 4, pupils will learn to:
| 1a) |
develop and use design briefs, detailed specifications and criteria |
| 1b) |
consider issues that affect their planning |
| 1c) |
design for manufacturing in quantity |
| 1d) |
produce and use detailed working schedules, setting realistic deadlines and identifying critical points |
| 1g) |
use graphic techniques and ICT, including CAD (computer-aided design), to generate, develop, model and communicate design proposals |
(Extracts from the D&T key stage 4 programme of study)
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