Course Description

Th course allows learners to explore the world of product design and manufacturing in an increasingly commercial and industrialised context. The course focuses on creativity and innovation in the contexts of product design and manufacture.

Learners will have opportunities to make good use of their knowledge and skills already obtained across their learning experiences, for example drawing on numeracy and science when considering technical details and operational principles, and on aspects of social sciences when considering aspects of environmentalism and ethics, as well as other areas of the curriculum, personal experiences and interests.

In addition, a Course of this nature should prepare the learner to be able to understand the effects of design and manufacturing decisions and promote self-awareness and responsibilities in environmental stewardship.

Skills Developed The aims of the Course are to enable learners to:

• develop understanding and skills in the processes of designing for the manufacture of products in commercial and industrial contexts

• develop and apply an understanding of the factors which influence thinking for product design and manufacturing activities

• develop a critical and visual awareness associated with requirements for user interface and product detailing • develop independence in learning and enquiry skills in the context of problem solving in designing and manufacturing

• develop economic, social and environmental awareness of the implications of a product’s design through its life cycle.

Assessment

• Exam Paper - 2 hours, 15 minutes, 80 marks, externally assessed

• Assignment Task - 120 marks, externally assessed

Passing the course equates to one level 7 qualification (32 SCQF credit points.)

Related Careers

Possible career routes for pupils include:

• Product designer (e.g. electronics, automotives, communications)

• Interior designer

• Manufacturing apprenticeships

• Design engineering

• Architecture

• Quantity surveying

• Industrial design.