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Design project: Mini torch - AT

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Design and Technologies

Years 9 and 10

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Design project: Mini torch

Summary of task

Students designed and produced a working prototype of a mini torch case using CAD-CAM and a control system. They investigated CAD-CAM technologies and rapid prototyping systems. Students investigated the characteristics and properties of electronics and how the torch could be engineered to operate in three states. The design development process was documented following the Design and Technologies processes and production skills strand.

The focus of this task was to design and produce a product for the technologies contexts materials and technologies specialisations and engineering principles and systems.

Achievement standard

By the end of Year 10, students explain how people working in design and technologies occupations consider factors that impact on design decisions and the technologies used to produce products, services and environments. They identify the changes necessary to designed solutions to realise preferred futures they have described. When producing designed solutions for identified needs or opportunities, students evaluate the features of technologies and their appropriateness for purpose for one or more of the technologies contexts.

Students create designed solutions for one or more of the technologies contexts based on a critical evaluation of needs or opportunities. They establish detailed criteria for success, including sustainability considerations, and use these to evaluate their ideas and designed solutions and processes. They create and connect design ideas and processes of increasing complexity and justify decisions. Students communicate and document projects, including marketing for a range of audiences. They independently and collaboratively apply sequenced production and management plans when producing designed solutions, making adjustments to plans when necessary. They select and use appropriate technologies skilfully and safely to produce high-quality designed solutions suitable for the intended purpose.

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Explains how designers and manufacturers consider a factor (materials) that impacts on design decisions and the technologies (3D printing and laser cutting) used to produce products
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Explains how designers and manufacturers consider a factor (production constraints) that impacts on design decisions and the technologies (3D printing and laser cutting) used to produce products
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Explains how designers and manufacturers consider factors that impact on design decisions (ability to communicate, personalise, model and modify the design) and the technologies (3D printing and laser cutting) used to produce products

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Explains how designers and manufacturers consider a factor (safety) that impacts on design decisions and the technologies (3D printing and laser cutting) used to produce products
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Identifies the changes (reduction of waste and cost) new technologies bring to designed solutions to realise preferred futures
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Explains how a designer considers factors that influence design decisions (ability to create and test product models) and the technologies (3D printing) used to produce products

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Develops a sequenced production and management plan (Gantt chart) when producing a designed solution

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Identifies in a design brief, opportunities for the development of a torch case and its control system

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Investigates factors that will contribute to the design of the solution

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Identifies requirements and constraints of the design brief

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Develops specifications that justify design decisions based on connecting design ideas for the designed solution
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Develops specifications including sustainability considerations (use of minimal material) to be used later to evaluate the designed solution

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Identifies the architectural features of a Greek temple for its appropriateness for purpose
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Creates an annotated drawing that connects design ideas and justifies decisions (for example, button will control different functions of the light)

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Creates design ideas for the torch case and justifies decisions about the design with reference to Greek architecture and culture

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Communicates final design using appropriate technical drawing protocols

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Tests the technologies (flowchart in the program) to evaluate whether the torch will function as required

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Identifies appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used when producing a designed solution
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Selects and uses appropriate technologies (soldering iron and PPE) skilfully and safely to produce a high-quality designed solution

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Selects and demonstrates the use of appropriate technologies (programming and systems components) skilfully to produce a high-quality designed solution suitable for the intended purpose

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Evaluates design ideas, processes and solutions against previously developed comprehensive criteria for success (constraints and specifications)