Course Description

This course introduces learners to the world of product design and manufacturing. Creativity and technology are at the heart of this exciting course alongside the theory behind the process.

The course enables candidates to develop:

• skills in designing and manufacturing models, prototypes and products

• knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

• an understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society

Possible Careers

This course allows learners to broaden and deepen their skills’ base and to widen their horizons regarding a range of vocations and careers. Design and manufacture is essential for many careers and is very useful for a great many more.

• Craft work

• Plumber

• Auto mechanic

• Furniture Designer

• Joiner

• Tailor

• Engineer

• Technical

• Product Designer

• Machine operator

• Fitter

• Structural engineer

• Aerospace engineer

• Blacksmith

• Building services engineer

• Cabinet maker

• CAD technician

• Carpenter or joiner

• Ceramics designer or maker

• Civil engineer

• Clinical engineer

• Design engineer

• Dressmaker

• Fashion designer

• Furniture designer

• Garment technologist

• Glassmaker

• Jewellery designer-maker

• Manufacturing systems engineer

• Materials engineer

• Measurement and control engineer

• Model maker

• Patent Lawyer

• Refrigeration and air conditioning engineer

• Satellite systems technician

• Set designer