Knowledge of Manufacturing
Knowledge of manufacturing focuses on the underpinning concepts of manufacturing. This covers the systems and processes used in the production of goods.
Initially students learn about different manufacturing systems and various categories of manufacturing techniques. Students progress to complex understandings that also include broader concepts such as the use and availability of resources and political, social, economic and environmental factors.
Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 | |
| Demonstrate understanding of basic manufacturing concepts and techniques | Demonstrate understanding of advanced manufacturing concepts and techniques | |
| To support students to develop understandings about basic manufacturing concepts and techniques at level 6, teachers could do the following. Provide a range of case studies to demonstrate different types of manufacturing systems. Support students with their application of techniques used in manufacturing. Support students to produce flow diagrams to communicate manufacturing processes. Ensure students understand the need for differing manufacturing systems to meet specific requirements (for example, one off, batch and continuous production). | To support students to develop understandings about advanced manufacturing concepts and techniques at level 7, teachers could do the following. Support students with their understanding of how quality management techniques impact on manufacturing products. Present advanced technologies to students such as CNC, PLC or SCADA systems. Ensure students understand key drivers on manufacturing such as customer, social, environmental and safety imperatives. | Learning Objective progresses to: develop understanding of, and implement, a "green" manufacturing process. |
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Students can communicate manufacturing processes by using process flow and system diagrams. Student can explain why particular types of manufacturing systems are used in specified contexts. | Learning Objective progresses to: develop understanding of, and implement, a "green" manufacturing process. |
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AS91055 Generic Technology 1.12Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts used in manufacturing Standards & Assessment |
AS91365 Generic Technology 2.12Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in manufacturing Standards & Assessment |
AS91618Generic Technology 3.13Undertake development and implementation of a ‘green’ manufacturing process Standards & Assessment (draft) |