Unit 1 - ( G1 ) Industrial and commercial practices.

Simple guide

Aim : To develop understanding through investigation of products.

Implementation : Products and applications

a - Development of manufactured products, ideas conceived and developed, product design cycle, alternatives, performance modelling, prototypes, testing, systems, design for manufacture.

b - Form and function of products, understanding, analysing, evaluating, applying design process, purpose, function, aesthetics, performance, scale of production, market/user requirements, ergonomics, anthropometrics, quality, safety. Use disassembly of existing products to help develop new products.

c - Trends, styles, new technology, social/political/ethical influences, artistic, cultural, environmental, moral, scientific, target market, market trends, colour, lifestyle, demographics.

Implementation : Materials and components

a - Range of materials and potential application, broad classifications, use of resistant and compliant materials and components, methods of marking and illustration into generic groups, e.g, paper, boards, laminates, composites, wood, plastics, metals, flexible materials, fabrics and different types of medium.

b - Working characteristics of materials : physical, chemical and composite. Understand relationship between structure, properties, working characteristics and materials selection. Relate to graphic materials, resistant materials and composites to the chosen products.

Implementation : Industrial and commercial practice

a - Manufacturing systems, one-off, batch, high volume, bought-in parts, continuous production, standardisation, modular sub-assemblies, pre-manufactured components.

b - Stages of production, sources, availability and selection, buying in bulk, bought in sub-systems, finite resources, recycling, stock control, just in time, testing, production planning, processing, assembly, finishing, labelling, packaging, distribution, marketing, retailing.

c - Detailed manufacturing methods, one-off, batch, high volume, impact on costs and production time. Understand how production is achieved using printing processes - offset lithography, screen printing, letterpress, B+W and full-colour printing, finishing and binding ready for distribution. Understand manufacturing processes for prototypes and production runs - removal, abrading, joining and finishing.

d - Service to customer, good manufacturing practice, risk assessment, customer care, consumer protection, guarantee of product reliability, performance, safety, BSI standards.

e - Forms of energy used by industry, impact of energy use on product design and manufacture, efficient use, resources, equipment, processes, life cycle, environmental, conservation, recycling.

f - Use of ICT systems, electronic communications, market research, information handling, stock control, etc. Use of CAD/CAM systems, creative and technical design, systems modelling, product simulation, 3D imaging, Product Data Management ( PDM ), computer control of manufacturing, quality control, CNC, CIM, concurrent manufacturing.

Implementation : Quality

a - Quality to meet : fitness for purpose, criteria of specification, accuracy of production, appropriate technology, look and feel. Importance of quality to success of product, quality of design and manufacture, testing quality standards, BSI, QA/QC systems and TQM. Using jigs, patterns, standard components, aids to accurate production, meeting specifications and tolerances, meeting aesthetic, performance and price requirements.

Implementation : Health and safety

a - Regulatory framework, health and safety legislation, labelling requirements, EMC compatibility for electronic goods.

b - Standard risk assessment procedures, good manufacturing practice.

c - Safe working practices, health and safety at work, identifying hazards.

The Simple Guides are based on Edexcel AS / A2 specifications.
The course outlines are an implented taught course at Crown Woods School, London Borough of Greenwich.
Author: Malcolm Cadman (c) 2000/01

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