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AQA

Design

&

Technology

Course Planner

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The impact of new and emerging technologies on:  

 

• the design and organisa on of the workplace including automa on and the use of robo cs  

• buildings and the place of work  

• tools and equipment 

 

Enterprise based on the development of an effec ve business innova on:  

 

• crowd funding     • virtual marke ng and retail     • co‐opera ves     • fair trade 

New & Emerging Technologies 3.1.1 Industry & Enterprise

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The impact of resource consump on on the planet:   • finite   • non–finite   • disposal of waste 

 

How technology push/market pull affects choice.  

Changing job roles due to the emergence of new ways of working driven by technological change 

Changes in fashion and trends in rela on to new and emergent technologies.  

Respec ng people of different faiths and beliefs 

New & Emerging Technologies 3.1.1 Sustainability, People & Culture

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How products are designed and made to avoid having a nega ve impact on others: 

 design for disabled     elderly     different religious groups. 

 

Posi ve and nega ve impacts new products have on the environment:  

con nuous improvement   efficient working    pollu on       global warming. 

 

 

New & Emerging Technologies 3.1.1 Society, Environment

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The contemporary and poten al future use of:  

automa on  

computer aided design (CAD) 

 computer aided manufacture (CAM)  

flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)  

just in  me (JIT)  

lean manufacturing. 

New & Emerging Technologies 3.1.1 Production Techniques and Sys-tems

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That it is important to consider scenarios from different perspec ves and considering: 

 planned obsolescence 

 design for maintenance 

 ethics 

 the environment. 

New & Emerging Technologies 3.1.1 How new and emerging technologies inform design deci-sions

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How power is generated from and arguments for and against the selec on of fossil fuels 

coal 

 gas  

 Oil 

Energy Generation & Storage 3.1.2 Fossil Fuels

Nuclear Power How nuclear power is generated.  

Arguments for and against the selec on of nuclear power. 

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How power is generated from:  

wind  

solar 

dal   

hydro‐electrical 

 biomass.   

Arguments for and against the selec on of renewable energy. 

Energy Generation & Storage 3.1.2 Renewable Energy

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Kine c pumped storage systems.  

Alkaline and re‐chargeable ba eries 

Energy Generation & Storage 3.1.2 Energy Storage Systems

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Developments made through the inven on of new or improved processes  

eg Graphene, Metal foams and Titanium.  

 

 

Altera ons to perform a par cular func on  

eg Coated metals, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and Nanomaterials. 

Developments in New Materials 3.1.3 Modern Materials

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That materials can have one or more proper es that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external s muli, such as  

stress 

temperature 

moisture  

PH  

eg shape memory alloys, thermochromic pigments and photochromic pigments 

Developments in New Materials 3.1.3 Smart Materials

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Composite materials are produced by combining two or more different materials to create an enhanced material  

Glass Reinforced Plas c (GRP)  

Carbon‐fibre Reinforced Plas c (CRP). 

Developments in New Materials 3.1.3 Composite Materials

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How fibres can be spun to make enhanced fabrics  

 

conduc ve fabrics, 

fire resistant fabrics,  

Kevlar 

microfibres incorpora ng micro encapsula on. 

Developments in New Materials 3.1.3 Technical Textiles

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The use of  

light sensors,     temperature sensors,     pressure sensors     switches 

Systems Approach To Designing 3.1.4 Inputs

The use of programming microcontrollers as  

counters,   mers    for decision making,    to provide func onality to products and processes. 

Processes

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Systems Approach To Designing 3.1.4 Outputs

The use of 

  

buzzers,  

speakers  

and lamps,  

 

to provide func onality to products and processes. 

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The use of     light sensors,   temperature sensors,   pressure sensors  &     switches. 

 

The use of programming microcontrollers as     counters,       mers and for decision making, 

to provide func onality to products and processes. 

 

The use of     buzzers,     speakers     &   lamps,  

to provide func onality to products and processes. 

Systems Approach 3.1.4 Input, Process & Output

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The func ons of mechanical devices to produce  

              linear,   rotary,   reciproca ng &  oscilla ng movements. 

 

Levers:     • first order      • second order       • third order  

 

Linkages:     • bell cranks     • push/pull.  

 

Rotary systems:   • CAMs and followers   • simple gear trains     • pulleys and belts. 

Mechanical Devices 3.1.5 Different Types of Movement

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You should have an overview of the main categories and types of papers and boards:  

 

papers including:   • bleed proof     • cartridge paper     • grid      • layout paper  

      • tracing paper  

 

boards including:   • corrugated card    • duplex board     • foil lined board   • foam core board 

      • ink jet card     • solid white board 

Papers and Boards 3.1.6.1 Materials

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You should have an overview of the main categories and types of natural and manufactured  mbers: 

 

hardwoods including:       • ash    • beech   • mahogany   • oak    • balsa  

 

so woods including:       • larch   • pine   • spruce 

  

manufactured boards including:   • medium density fibreboard (MDF)     • plywood     • chipboard 

Timbers 3.1.6.1 Materials

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You should have an overview of the main categories and types of metals and alloys:  

 

Ferrous metals including:     • low carbon steel    • cast Iron     • high carbon/tool steel  

 

Non ferrous metals including:     • aluminum      • copper     •  n       • zinc  

 

Alloys including:         • brass       • stainless steel   • high speed steel. 

Metals 3.1.6.1 Materials

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You should have an overview of the main categories and types of polymers:  

thermoforming including:   • acrylic (PMMA)         • high impact polystyrene (HIPS) 

          • high density polythene (HDPE)   • polypropylene (PP)      

          • polyvinyl chloride (PVC)     • polyethylene terephthalate (PET)  

 

thermose ng including:    • epoxy resin (ER)        • melamine‐formaldehyde (MF)  

          • phenol formaldehyde (PF)     • polyester resin (PR)      

          • urea–formaldehyde (UF) 

Polymers 3.1.6.1 Materials

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You should have an overview of the main categories and types of tex les:  

 

natural fibres including:       • co on       • wool • silk  

synthe c fibres including:     • polyester       • polyamide (nylon)     • elastane (lycra)  

blended and mixed fibres including:   • co on/polyester  

woven including:         • plain weave  

non‐woven including:       • bonded fabrics • felted fabrics  

kni ed tex les including:     • kni ed fabrics 

Textiles 3.1.6.1 Materials

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In rela on to the main categories students should know and understand physical proper es such as: 

 absorbency (resistance to moisture)  

density  

fusibility 

electrical conduc vity 

thermal conduc vity.  

 

Material Properties 3.1.6.2 Materials

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In rela on to the main categories students should know and understand working proper es such as: 

 strength 

 hardness 

 toughness 

 malleability 

 duc lity and elas city 

Material Properties 3.1.6.2 Materials

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Func onality:     applica on of use, ease of working.  

Aesthe cs:       surface finish, texture and colour.  

Environmental factors:   recyclable or reused materials.  

Availability:      ease of sourcing and purchase.  

Cost:        bulk buying.  

Social factors:     social responsibility.  

Cultural factors:     sensi ve to cultural influences.  

Ethical factors:     purchased from ethical sources such as FSC. 

Material Selection 3.2.1 Specialist Technical Principles

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Tension 

Compression 

Bending  

Torsion  

Shear 

Forces & Stresses 3.2.2 Specialist Technical Principles

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How materials can be  

 

Reinforced 

s ffened   

made more flexible 

 

eg lamina on, bending, folding, webbing, fabric interfacing. 

Material Enhancement 3.2.2 Specialist Technical Principles

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Deforesta on     Mining    Drilling      Farming.  

Mileage of product from raw material source,  

manufacture,  

distribu on,  

user loca on  

final disposal.  

That carbon is produced during the manufacture of products. 

Ecological & Social Footprint 3.2.3 Specialist Technical Principles

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Reduce 

Refuse 

Re‐use 

Repair  

Recycle  

Rethink 

6 R’s 3.2.3 Specialist Technical Principles

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Safe working condi ons 

Reducing oceanic/ atmospheric pollu on 

Reducing the detrimental (nega ve) impact on others. 

Social Issues in Product Manufacture 3.2.3 Specialist Technical Principles

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Timber based materials 

 

Seasoning 

Conversion 

Crea on of manufactured  mbers 

Sources and Origins 3.2.4 Specialist Technical Principles

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The use of different products in commercial products  

What proper es influence the choice of material or component. 

Have a clear understanding of the physical and mechanical proper es in rela on to electronic and mechanical 

systems (motor vehicles and domes c appliances). 

Using & Working With Materials 3.2.5 Specialist Technical Principles

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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Photosensi ve PCB board 

PCB manufacture 

Anodizing aluminium to improve surface hardness 

How to  

cut,  

drill  

solder 

Material Modification 3.2.5 Specialist Technical Principles

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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The sale of components based on  

Qual ty  ‐ Voltage Ra ng  ‐ Current Ra ng 

Standard components  

E12 resistor series 

DIL  ‐ Dual in Line Packages  

PIC—Microcontrollers 

Stock forms, types and sizes 3.2.6 Specialist Technical Principles

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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How and why products are produces in different volumes  

Why use  

Prototype 

Batch 

Mass 

Con nuous 

Scales of Production 3.2.7 Specialist Technical Principles

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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How to use  

Measurement reference points 

Templates 

Jigs 

Pa erns 

The Use of Production Aids 3.2.8 Specialist Technical Principles

Tolerances The manufacture to maximum and minimum 

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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Wastage

Die Cu ng

Perfora ng

Turning

Sawing

Milling

Drilling

Cu ng & Shearing

Tools Equipment & Processes 3.2.8 Specialist Technical Principles

Addi on

Brazing

Welding

Lamina ng

Soldering

3D Prin ng

Ba k

Sewing

Bonding

Prin ng

Deforming

Vacuum Forming

Creasing

Pressing

Drape Forming

Bending

Folding

Blow Moulding

Cas ng

Injec on Moulding

Extrusion Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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Pick and Place Assembly  

Flow Soldering 

Commercial Processes 3.2.8 Specialist Technical Principles

UV Exposure  

PCB Developing Times 

PCB Etching Times 

Quality Control

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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PCB Lacquering 

PCB Lubrica on 

Surface Treatment & Finishes 3.2.9 Specialist Technical Principles

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems

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Market Research 

Interviews 

Human Factors — Ergonomics 

Focus Groups  

Product Analysis & Evalua on 

Anthropometric Data and Percen les 

Understanding Client Needs 3.3.1 Investigation, Primary & Secondary Data

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How the following might present opportuni es and constraints during design & manufacture. 

 

Deforesta on 

CO2 level increase    ‐  Global  Warming Increase 

Need for fair Trade 

Factors that influence Design 3.3.2 Environmental, Social & Economic Challenge

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Inves gate, Analyse & Evaluate

Harry Beck 

Marcel Breuer 

Coco Chanel 

Norman Foster 

Sir Alec Issigonis 

William Morris 

Alexander Mc Queen 

Highlight As Appropriate 3.3.3 The Work Of Others

Mary Quant 

Louis Comfort Tiffany 

Raymond Templer 

Marcel Breuer 

Gerrit Reitveld 

Charles Rene Mackintosh 

Aldo Rossi 

E ore So sass 

Phillipe Stark 

Vivienne Westwood 

Inves gate min of two companies

Alessi 

Apple 

Braun 

Dyson 

Gap 

Primark 

Under Armour 

Zara 

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Different Design Strategies 

Collabora on 

User Centred Design 

A Systems Approach 

Itera ve Design 

Avoiding Design Fixa on 

Generating Ideas Using Different Strategies 3.3.4 Design Strategies

Sketching  

Modelling 

Tes ng 

Evalua on of their work to improve outcomes 

Explore and Developing Ideas Using

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Freehand Sketching—Isometric & Perspec ve 

2D & 3D Drawing 

System & Schema c Drawing 

Drawing Annota on 

Exploded Drawings 

Working Drawing—3rd Angle Orthographic  

Audio and Visual Recordings  ‐ e.g. Client Interviews 

Mathema cal Modelling 

Computer Based Tools 

Modelling—working directly with materials & components e.g. card , cardboard and breadboard 

Develop, Communicate, Record & Justify 3.3.5 Communication of Design Ideas

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How do you think prototypes : ‐  

sa sfy the requirements of the brief 

responds to client wants and needs 

demonstrates Innova on 

are func onal 

consider aesthe cs 

are poten ally marketable 

Design & Develop Prototypes In Response To Needs 3.3.6 Prototype Development

You need to know how to  : ‐ 

reflect cri cally, responding to feedback 

suggest modifica ons during development to 

manufacture 

assess if prototypes are fit for purpose 

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Select appropriate materials to make a prototype 

Select materials based on  

Func onal Need 

Cost 

Availability 

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems 3.3.7 3.3.8

Selection of Material and Components & Tolerances

Work accurately using tolerances 

Know how to cut shape and form a range of 

materials to designated/specified tolerances 

 

Know why tolerances are applied during 

making ac vi es 

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Planning the cu ng and shaping of materials 

to minimise waste 

Shape Nes ng 

Material Stock Forms 

Seam allowance  

Joint overlap 

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems 3.3.9 Material Management

Understand the Value of marking out correctly to 

produce an accurate and quality prototype 

 

Using data points and coordinates  

Reference points  

Lines and Surfaces 

Templates 

Jigs  

Pa erns 

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Using Specialist Tools & Equipment 

 

Hand Tools 

Machinery 

Digital Design & Manufacture 

 

How to use the tools while protec ng yourselves and others from harm. 

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems 3.3.10 Specialist Tools & Materials

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Selec ng & Using Specialist Techniques and  

Processes 

 

Safe & Accurate Use  

Wastage     Addi on    Deforming    Reforming 

 

Surface Treatment 

Aesthe cs Purposes     Func onal Purposes 

Material prepara on for finish applica on 

Relating to Electronic and Mechanical Systems 3.3.11 Specialist Techniques & Processes