Core content Engineering design process Investigating interpret a design brief use research skills to identify and describe existing solutions or similar products describe materials and components relevant to the design brief describe suitable forms of energy Devising annotated pictorial drawings of design ideas annotated orthographic drawings of design ideas features of the chosen option Producing specifications for the selected solution dimensioned pictorial and orthographic drawings orthographic drawings and sketches are 3rd angle projections and include: lines outlines, hidden detail and centrelines – dimensioning linear, circles, holes through or partial depth with flat base – materials selected parts lists costing of prototype or working model a timeline to construct and test the solution solution construction through selection and use of appropriate tools and machines and following safe work practices solution testing for correct function Evaluating final solution evaluation in terms of: meeting the requirements of the design brief function and finish of the product Materials Physical properties of materials definition of: density elasticity strength tensile and compressive – malleability conductivity electrical and thermal – Fundamental engineering calculations Volume
Core content Engineering design process Investigating interpret a design brief use research skills to identify and describe existing solutions or similar products describe materials and components relevant to the design brief describe suitable forms of energy Devising annotated pictorial drawings of design ideas annotated orthographic drawings of design ideas features of the chosen option Producing specifications for the selected solution dimensioned pictorial and orthographic drawings orthographic drawings and sketches are 3rd angle projections and include: lines – outlines, hidden detail and centrelines dimensioning – linear, circles, holes through or partial depth with flat base materials selected parts lists costing of prototype or working model a timeline to construct and test the solution solution construction through selection and use of appropriate tools and machines and following safe work practices solution testing for correct function Evaluating final solution evaluation in terms of: meeting the requirements of the design brief function and finish of the product Materials Physical properties of materials definition of: density elasticity strength – tensile and compressive malleability conductivity – electrical and thermal Fundamental engineering calculations Volume