Sample Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans Engineering

This unit will enable learners to acquire skills; knowledge and understanding of the role of computer aided design in engineering. The learners will gain knowledge of how computers and software packages are used for modelling and to provide data for a variety of engineering purposes, including design, testing and planning for manufacture.

Practical work using CAD can reflect learner’s own interests and the design process may contribute to other units such as F558 Selection and application of engineering materials.

There are opportunities for Learners to both develop and demonstrate their PLT’s.

Plan and carry out research to identify a range of applications of CAD/CAM within design and manufacturing systems. Undertake a formative evaluation of the research

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   initial activity on preparing for the industrial visit
   
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   recap on any L2 qualifications that may have introduced this subject to the learners
   
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   groups to produce checklist/work sheet for visit
   
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   completed worksheets displayed for others after visit
   

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  Industrial visit to see products being made and the role that computers and CAD played in the process
  

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  Internet access
  

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  Videos/visiting speakers
  

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  Work sheets for the visit, Digital camera/video
  

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  This topic should take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  It is assumed that learners have acquired some experience of design software at KS4
  

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  This topic enables learners to both acquire the required knowledge and understanding and the skills required for the controlled assessment task.
  

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   Presenter led discussion on what is the definition of a concurrent system with examples
   
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   group activity: identify and describe all the stages in a concurrent system. What are the benefits and list possible problems that it could encounter
   

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  Examples of products that have benefited from this system e.g. mobile phones, aerospace (Boeing and Airbus) etc
  

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  Materials and reference sources
  

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  This topic should take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  This topic enables learners to both acquire the required knowledge and understanding and the skills required for the controlled assessment task.
  

Confidently and consistently design and model using 2D and 3D software

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   Presenter to assess the learners level of previous CAD experience, via a test or worksheets, and develop a suitable delivery approach
   
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   various approaches could be taken depending on the learners previous KS 4 experience e.g. workbooks, components to draw, unfinished drawings to complete
   

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  Examples of engineered components for learners to ‘reverse engineer’ and produce accurate drawings
  

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  Example Worksheets and drawings to modify
  

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  Appropriate CAD software and hardware
  

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  Library of standard component drawings
  

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  This topic will take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  It is assumed that learners have acquired some experience of design software at KS4 and this topic will built on that
  

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   Continue the approach adopted in previous topic and also start working on 3D drawings
   
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   Presenter led discussion on comparing standard drawings with non standard examples
   
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   Groups to discuss and analyse existing or peer examples of drawings with suggestions for improvements
   
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   Learners to produce 2D/3D accurate drawings after feedback and modification
   

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  Examples of engineered components for learners to reverse engineer and produce accurate drawings
  

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  Example Worksheets and drawings to modify
  

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  Copy of BSI 8888
  

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  Appropriate CAD software and hardware
  

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  Examples of drawings with errors
  

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  This topic will take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  This topic enables learners to both acquire the required knowledge and understanding and the skills required for the controlled assessment task.
  

Produce, modify and store presentation drawings

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   Presenter led activity on what makes a good design presentation
   
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   Learners to experiment and use various methods to render and enhance their drawings
   
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   Learners to practise presentation skills by showing their designs to peers
   

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  Back ground info on what makes a good presentation of a drawn product
  

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  Examples of previously produced presentations
  

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  Relevant ICT hardware and software, examples can be found in the unit text
  

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  This topic with take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  This topic enables learners to both acquire the required knowledge and understanding and the skills required for the controlled assessment task.
  

Select appropriate materials and processes when designing for manufacture. Test and simulate design ideas. Make and apply any necessary modifications

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   Learners will ideally use the drawings previous created and run test to prove them
   
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   Learners to also use software to simulate their drawn component operating within an assembly
   
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   Learners to also produce a prototype from their drawing
   

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  Back ground info, examples and demonstrations of virtual testing and simulations e.g. finite element analysis, load bearing evaluation, thermal transfer and components in motion
  

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  Relevant ICT hardware and software, examples can be found in the unit text
  

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  Resources to produce a prototype
  

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  This topic with take a number of lessons to complete
  

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  This topic has strong links with F558 Application of engineering materials
  

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  This topic enables learners to both acquire the required knowledge and understanding and the skills required for the controlled assessment task.