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Year 11

Planning manufacture

I can create a detailed plan for manufacture.

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Planning manufacture

I can create a detailed plan for manufacture.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A plan for manufacture is a step by step guide produced using information from the manufacturing specification.
  2. A plan for manufacture could be communicated using a table, flow chart or gantt chart.
  3. It is often easier to break a product down into parts and plan each one individually.
  4. Quality assurance is considered when planning.

Keywords

  • Manufacturing specification - outlines the materials, dimensions, and processes required to produce a product accurately and consistently

  • Plan for manufacture - step by step guide outlining the materials, tools, processes, and time required to produce a product accurately and efficiently

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

  • Quality assurance - ensuring the manufacturing process prevents mistakes and maintains quality

Common misconception

Pupils will use only their manufacturing specification when making.

Many pupils will struggle with time managment when manufacturing. Pupils need to plan out their time so that they can keep on track to meet their deadline whilst thinking about the operational elements.


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Encourage pupils to break down their design solution into parts and plan each part separately. Remind pupils about the importance of safe working practices.
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Supervision

Adult supervision required

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a manufacturing specification used for?
to make the packaging
to create a step-by-step plan
Correct answer: to describe materials, sizes, and processes
to advertise the product
Q2.
A is a single part of a product that may be planned or made separately.
Correct Answer: component
Q3.
Match the item to its use.
Correct Answer:gantt chart,shows a schedule of tasks over time

shows a schedule of tasks over time

Correct Answer:flow chart,shows steps and decisions in a process

shows steps and decisions in a process

Correct Answer:table,lists steps, tools, and times in a clear format

lists steps, tools, and times in a clear format

Correct Answer:specification,describes materials and methods to be used

describes materials and methods to be used

Q4.
Why do designers create a plan for manufacture?
to delay starting the project
to test the materials
Correct answer: to make production more accurate and efficient
to avoid using tools
Q5.
A design __________ is a deliberate choice made to solve a problem or meet a need.
specification
requirement
Correct answer: decision
question
Q6.
Which tool is used to prevent mistakes during manufacturing?
design specification
Correct answer: quality assurance
moodboard

4 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of a plan for manufacture?
to decorate the design sheet
Correct answer: to show the steps needed to make the product accurately and efficiently
o explain the colours of the design
to replace the design brief
Q2.
A __________ helps plan tasks across a timeline and shows when each stage happens.
Correct answer: Gantt chart
pie chart
scatter graph
line graph
Q3.
Match the term to its role in the plan.
Correct Answer:manufacturing specification,gives detailed materials and processes

gives detailed materials and processes

Correct Answer:plan for manufacture,lists steps, tools, and timings

lists steps, tools, and timings

Correct Answer:quality assurance,prevents errors before they happen

prevents errors before they happen

Correct Answer:component,individual part planned separately

individual part planned separately

Q4.
Order the steps in planning for manufacture.
1 - Study the manufacturing specification.
2 - Break the product into components.
3 - List processes, tools, and materials for each part.
4 - Decide how to organise and present the plan.