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Year 11

Manufacture

I can evidence key aspects of manufacture.

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Year 11

Manufacture

I can evidence key aspects of manufacture.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Manufacturing should be evidenced.
  2. Key aspects such as safety and quality are evidenced when manufacturing.

Keywords

  • Communicate - express, share, or present ideas to others

  • Evidence - documented proof

  • Design decision - a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

Common misconception

Students become so busy manufacturing their design solution that they often forget to evidence their manufacture.

It's easy to overlook the effort behind a product from the final photo. Documenting the manufacturing process highlights the skills, techniques, safety, and quality checks students use, proving their work, not the technician's.


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A note on a board or a projection, encouraging pupils to take photos during the lesson is a visual reminder for them to document their manufacture and to keep on top of their evidence rather than leaving it till the end.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment
  • Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Why do designers communicate their ideas during manufacturing?
to keep others out of the process
Correct answer: to share decisions and ensure consistency
to create decorative sketchbooks
to reduce the need for testing
Q2.
Match the planning method to its description.
Correct Answer:step-by-step guide,detailed sequence of tasks to follow

detailed sequence of tasks to follow

Correct Answer:flow chart,visual method showing steps and decisions

visual method showing steps and decisions

Correct Answer:gantt chart,timeline showing task order and duration

timeline showing task order and duration

Correct Answer:plan for manufacture,combines materials, tools, time and processes

combines materials, tools, time and processes

Q3.
Order the process of planning for manufacture.
1 - Use the manufacturing specification.
2 - List the materials, tools, and steps.
3 - Break the product into components.
4 - Plan the timeline using a chart or table.
Q4.
Match the term to its definition.
Correct Answer:design decision,a deliberate choice to solve a problem or meet a requirement

a deliberate choice to solve a problem or meet a requirement

Correct Answer:communicate,to share and explain ideas or actions

to share and explain ideas or actions

Correct Answer:evidence,proof that shows what was done and why

proof that shows what was done and why

Correct Answer:quality assurance,process to prevent defects before or during manufacture

process to prevent defects before or during manufacture

Q5.
In manufacturing, provides a record of the process, tools, and safety considerations.
Correct Answer: evidence
Q6.
Which of the following would be considered evidence of manufacture?
a photo of a completed design idea only
a list of product features written after production
Correct answer: annotated photos of key production stages
a sketch of a similar product found online

4 Questions

Q1.
What is the main purpose of providing evidence during manufacture?
to make the product look more interesting
to avoid using a manufacturing specification
Correct answer: to record safety, process and decision-making clearly
to copy another design more easily
Q2.
Evidence that safety and quality procedures were followed is part of assurance.
Correct Answer: quality
Q3.
Match the evidence type to what it proves.
Correct Answer:annotated photo of a glued joint,process and technique

process and technique

Correct Answer:checklist showing safety gear worn,health and safety compliance

health and safety compliance

Correct Answer:notes on tool selection,design decisions

design decisions

Correct Answer:final product photo with labels,outcome and part accuracy

outcome and part accuracy

Q4.
Order the sequence for collecting manufacturing evidence.
1 - Identify materials and safety requirements.
2 - Record each key manufacturing stage.
3 - Conduct mid-stage quality checks.
4 - Evaluate final product and reflect.