outlines the materials, dimensions, and processes required to produce a product accurately and consistently

express, share, or present ideas to others

a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

Manufacturing specification

Design and technology

Design opportunities

Define a design brief

User needs and wants considerations

Research techniques

Define a specification

Communicate ideas

Innovation

Iteration

Planning manufacture

Manufacture

Testing

Evaluation and modifications

In this unit pupils will reflect and build upon designing and making principles to which they have been introduced previously. this will be assessed in the Non-Examined Assessment

Iterative Design Principles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

to describe the appearance of the product

to give instructions for producing the product accurately and consistently

What is the purpose of a manufacturing specification?

A manufacturing specification includes materials, dimensions, and  {{}}.

Match the specification item to its example

Order the steps in writing a manufacturing specification

What is the purpose of a design decision?

To {{}} an idea means to express or share it clearly with others.

a deliberate choice made during the design process

a measurement such as length, width, or height

the method used to create or shape something

A product’s length, width, and height are called its {{}}

to help others understand how to manufacture it

Why do designers write things down when developing a product?

record materials, dimensions, and processes

Order the stages of documenting a product idea.

Exit Quiz

What is the purpose of a manufacturing specification?