Level 3 Design and CAD Technology
13DCT Course Description Recommended Prior LearningExperience in Design Technology necessary with a strong desire to be creative using technological knowledge and skills in the workshop environment Minimum 8 credits in numeracy and literacy or 12 in Technology.
This course is based on designing, modelling and presenting your ideas to a client of your choice or one supplied by the school. With the approval of your design, you will manufacture the design to meet client specifications. This is an academic course which leads on to university and a degree in design, engineering and manufacturing. You will be expected to use CAD throughout the design process and in the presentation to your client. This will include 3D images, 2D working drawings, 3D animation and 3D printed models (where appropriate).
Course Overview
Term 1
Refresh and advance the CAD skills learnt in year 12 CDT
Follow the design process to work with a client of the students choice to produce a product Fit For Purpose
Term 2
weeks 1 - 5 Continue deigning for the client of your choice.
Week 6 - 10 learn and practice skills relevant to your design
Term 3
Start production for the client.
Term 4
Finish off product
finish off evaluation
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Costs and Equipment: Covered shoes are compulsory. Access to a computer at home will be required for One Note and CAD assignments.