GCSE Design and Technology₈₅₅₂

The impact of new and emerging technologies on:

• the design and organisation of the workplace including automation and the use of robotics
• buildings and the place of work
• tools and equipment.

Enterprise based on the development of an effective business innovation:

• crowd funding
• virtual marketing and retail
• co-operatives
• fair trade.

• finite
• non-finite
• disposal of waste.

Taking into consideration the ecological and social footprint of materials.

How technology push/market pull affects choice.

Changing job roles due to the emergence of new ways of working driven by technological change.

Changes in fashion and trends in relation to new and emergent technologies.

Respecting people of different faiths and beliefs.

• design for disabled
• elderly
• different religious groups.

• continuous improvement
• efficient working
• pollution
• global warming.

The contemporary and potential future use of:

• automation
• computer aided design (CAD)
• computer aided manufacture (CAM)
• flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
• just in time (JIT)
• lean manufacturing.

That it is important to consider scenarios from different perspectives and considering:

• planned obsolescence
• design for maintenance
• ethics
• the environment.

Ethical factors and consideration of ecological and social footprint.

How power is generated from:

• coal
• gas
• oil.

Arguments for and against the selection of fossil fuels.

How to choose appropriate energy sources.

How nuclear power is generated.

Arguments for and against the selection of nuclear power.

How to choose appropriate energy sources.

How power is generated from:

• wind
• solar
• tidal
• hydro-electrical
• biomass.

Arguments for and against the selection of renewable energy.

How to choose appropriate energy sources.

Kinetic pumped storage systems.

Alkaline and re-chargeable batteries.

How to choose appropriate energy sources.

Developments made through the invention of new or improved processes eg Graphene, Metal foams and Titanium.

Alterations to perform a particular function eg Coated metals, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and Nanomaterials.

Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.

Selecting appropriate materials.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

That materials can have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, or PH eg shape memory alloys, thermochromic pigments and photochromic pigments

Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.

Selecting appropriate materials.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

That composite materials are produced by combining two or more different materials to create an enhanced material eg glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and carbonfibre reinforced plastic (CRP).

Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.

Selecting appropriate materials.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

How fibres can be spun to make enhanced fabrics eg conductive fabrics, fire resistant fabrics, kevlar and microfibres incorporating micro encapsulation.

Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.

Selecting appropriate materials.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

The use of light sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors and switches.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

Component names, interaction and operation.

The use of programming microcontrollers as counters, timers and for decision making, to provide functionality to products and processes.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

Component names, interaction and operation.

The use of buzzers, speakers and lamps, to provide functionality to products and processes.

Extracting information from technical specifications.

Component names, interaction and operation.

The functions of mechanical devices to produce linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating movements.

Visualise and represent 2D and 3D objects including 2D diagrams of mechanisms/mechanical movement.

Levers:

• first order
• second order
• third order.

Linkages:

• bell cranks
• push/pull.

Rotary systems:

• CAMs and followers
• simple gear trains
• pulleys and belts.

The action of forces and how levers and gears transmit and transform the effects of forces.

Arithmetic and numerical computation eg use ratios.

Use angular measures in degrees, visualise and represent 2D and 3D objects including 2D diagrams of mechanisms/ mechanical movement.

Knowledge of the function of mechanical devices to produce different sorts of movement, changing the magnitude and direction of forces.

Students should have an overview of the main categories and types of papers and boards:

papers including :

• bleed proof
• cartridge paper
• grid
• layout paper
• tracing paper

boards including :

• corrugated card
• duplex board
• foil lined board
• foam core board
• ink jet card
• solid white board.

Classification of the types and properties of a range of materials.

Physical properties of materials related to use and knowledge applied when designing and making.

Students should have an overview of the main categories and types of natural and manufactured timbers:

hardwoods including:

• ash
• beech
• mahogany
• oak
• balsa

softwoods including:

• larch
• pine
• spruce

manufactured boards including:

• medium density fibreboard (MDF)
• plywood
• chipboard.

Classification of the types and properties of a range of materials.

Physical properties of materials related to use and knowledge applied when designing and making.

Students should have an overview of the main categories and types of metals and alloys:

ferrous metals including :

• low carbon steel
• cast Iron
• high carbon/tool steel

non ferrous metals including :

• aluminum
• copper
• tin
• zinc

alloys including :

• brass
• stainless steel
• high speed steel.

Classification of the types and properties of a range of materials.

Physical properties of materials related to use and knowledge applied when designing and making.

Students should have an overview of the main categories and types of polymers:

thermoforming including:

• acrylic (PMMA)
• high impact polystyrene (HIPS)
• high density polythene (HDPE)
• polypropylene (PP)
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

thermosetting including:

• epoxy resin (ER)
• melamine-formaldehyde (MF)
• phenol formaldehyde (PF)
• polyester resin (PR)
• urea-formaldehyde (UF).

Classification of the types and properties of a range of materials.

Physical properties of materials related to use and knowledge applied when designing and making.

Students should have an overview of the main categories and types of textiles:

natural fibres including :

• cotton
• wool
• silk

synthetic fibres including:

• polyester
• polyamide (nylon)
• elastane (lycra)

blended and mixed fibres including :

• cotton/polyester

woven including :

• plain weave

non-woven including :

• bonded fabrics
• felted fabrics

knitted textiles including :

• knitted fabrics.

Classification of the types and properties of a range of materials.

Physical properties of materials related to use and knowledge applied when designing and making.

• absorbency (resistance to moisture)
• density
• fusibility
• electrical and thermal conductivity.

• strength
• hardness
• toughness
• malleability
• ductility and elasticity.

Scientific vocabulary eg metals/non-metals and physical and chemical differences between them eg types and properties across a range of materials.

Using materials eg composition of some important alloys eg selection of an alloy for enhanced durability in a particular design situation.