DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if:
● You like being creative
● You are like testing and exploring how things work
● You want to learn about design and how it can be used to improve the world we live in
● Want to develop skills in design- communicating through graphics and modelling
● Like to work things out, solve real design problems
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What will I Learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
● Planning time and production
● Creative thinking and problem solving
● Applying research, analysis and evaluation techniques
● Communicating and exploring through a range of graphic and modelling techniques
● Aspects relating to commercial manufacturing- processesmaterials, assembly and systems.
● Design evolution, influences, materials and technology
● Understanding how products work
What can I do with it?
Careers and education routes in:
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Excellent qualification for careers and further study in the creative and engineering industries. Product, Industrial, Automotive, Stage & Set Design, Interior, Jewellery and Fashion Design, CADCAM, Engineering and Manufacturing, Pattern Maker, Ergonomist, Materials Engineer, Research & Development, Model Maker, Production Manger, Quality Assurance …
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if:
What will I Learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
What can I do with it?
Careers and education routes in:
● You enjoy problem solving and experimenting
● Want to understand how things work
● Are interested in electronics, energy or mechanical structures
● Like to build or take things apart
● You are interested in emerging technologies
● Want to develop skills relating to a range of engineering disciplines.
● Programming to control mechanical and electronic systems using Arduino
● Problem solving, planning, writing, testing and evaluating Creating and interpreting, drawn, physical and virtual circuits, mechanisms and structures.
● Ability to carry out calculations relating to energy, structures and forces
● Appreciation for the significant potential engineers have make to our world a better place.
Excellent qualification to study engineering relating to: Electrics, Electronics, Light and Sound Engineer, Maintenance, Marine, Automotive & Aerospace Engineer, Heating & Ventilation, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing Systems, Systems Control, Civil, Mechanical, Measurement and Control Technician, Structural, Telecommunication, Satellite, Security Systems …