Unit 3 Lessons
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Design Triggers & Design Challenges
Explore why new engineering products are developed and identify the challenges that initiate the design process.
Open Lesson →Constraints & Opportunities
Explore the constraints, limitations and opportunities that influence engineering design.
PlannedMaterials & Selection
Consider engineering materials and the factors affecting appropriate material selection.
PlannedMechanisms, Power Transmission & Manufacturing
Examine mechanisms, transmission systems and manufacturing processes used in engineering products.
PlannedCustomer Requirements, Briefs & PDS
Translate customer needs into engineering design briefs and product design specifications.
PlannedRegulations, Safety, Environment & Market Influences
Explore legal, safety, environmental and commercial influences on engineering products.
PlannedExisting Product Analysis
Analyse existing products, their performance and the manufacturing decisions behind them.
PlannedGenerating Design Ideas
Generate and communicate a range of engineering design ideas in response to a specification.
PlannedIterative Design
Evaluate, refine and develop concepts using an iterative engineering design process.
PlannedDeveloped Design Proposal
Produce a developed engineering proposal supported by appropriate technical information.
PlannedDesign Validation
Validate engineering design decisions against requirements, evidence and performance criteria.
PlannedEvaluation & Improvements
Evaluate the developed design and recommend justified engineering improvements.
PlannedUnit 3 Revision
Consolidate key knowledge from the design, materials and product analysis content.
PlannedFull Assessment Preparation
Apply Unit 3 knowledge and design skills through a full synoptic assessment preparation activity.
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