Unit 10: Modern industrial and commercial practice
7552 Product Design
Unplugged Unit Perfect for lessons away from computers or workshops.
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Inside the Unit...
Areas Covered
This unit consists of five topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.
Topic 1: Scales of production Topic 2: Efficient use of materials and resources Topic 3: Computer systems in manufacturing Topic 4: Digital design and manufacture Topic 5: Modelling, testing, marketing and scheduling End of unit assessment
There are worksheets, homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.
This is a free unit (full price £120)
Summary
This free unit covers a range of modern industrial and commercial practices in an engaging and inspiring way. Starting with the familiar scales of production, it builds in depth by introducing new techniques and methods seen in modern manufacturing. It moves on to look at the need for efficiency in manufacturing and how systems can implement positive change and waste reduction. The use of computer systems in both designing and manufacturing is analysed for efficient workflow, digital design and modern manufacture.
What's included in the toolkit?
The A Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for the AQA 7552 Product Design qualification. Each unit contains:
PowerPoint slides for each topic Detailed lesson plans Learning objectives and outcomes Worksheets and homework activities with answers End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers Other material and links to online resources
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We really are indebted to you and your contributors for all the hard work you have put into preparing all these resources, both printed and electronic. They are invaluable as teaching aids. Thank you so much.
Simon Rossiter. Head of Design Technology, Warminster School
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Excellent resources! Very clear and digestible and aesthetically pleasing.
Ms Katie Klavenes. Head of Design Technology, Gordon’s School
Inside the Unit...
Areas Covered
This unit consists of five topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.
Topic 1: Scales of production Topic 2: Efficient use of materials and resources Topic 3: Computer systems in manufacturing Topic 4: Digital design and manufacture Topic 5: Modelling, testing, marketing and scheduling End of unit assessment
There are worksheets, homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.
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