Level 2 Design and CAD Technology
12DCT Course Description Recommended Prior LearningMinimum 8 credits in both literacy and numeracy or 12 credits in technology. Experience in Design Technology necessary with a strong desire to be creative using technological knowledge and skills in the workshop environment.
This course is project based and covers design and manufacturing in a material of your choice. You will be designing and building a product for yourself, a close friend or a member of your family. During the design process you will need regular meetings with your Stakeholders regarding your designs and how they may need developing to become fit for purpose. The product you develop and make must not be a direct copy of an existing product. This is a design course so there needs to be an element of personal design throughout the development and production the final item. Throughout the course you will be developing your Computer Aided Design (Solid Works) skills. You will be expected to use this when modelling the designs in your final presentation to the stakeholders including a 3D printed model (where appropriate). You will also use CAD to produce your working drawings.
Course Overview
Term 1
Understanding CAD and learning SolidWorks (or a CAD system of your choice i.e. Fusion360, FreeCAD etc.)
Working from an initial Brief to develop a product for a member of your family to suit their needs
developing a Brief
Term 2
weeks 1 - 5 finish the design including CAD models and Instrumental drawings ready for production.
weeks 6 - 10 Learning advanced skills relevant to the product designed i.e. metal - MIG/TIG/MMA/Gas/Machining etc. 'Or' Wood - Laminating, veneering, dovetail or finger joints, turning, carving etc.
Start manufacture of product
Term 3
Continue manufacturing of product.
Finish and evaluate product as fit for purpose
Term 4
finalise paperwork
reassessment opportunities
Pathway
Level 3 Automotive Engineering - one option course, Level 3 Design and CAD Technology, Level 3 Industrial Engineering
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryContribution by prior arrangement towards larger projects with take home value may be required. Covered shoes are compulsory for practical sessions. Access to a computer at home will be required for One Note and CAD assignments.