Sample Schemes of Work and
Lesson Plans
Engineering
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810
Unit F551 Producing engineering solutions
This Support Material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR Engineering Diploma
specification for teaching from September 2008.
© OCR 2009
Contents
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Sample Scheme of Work: OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit
F551: Producing engineering solutions
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR Level 2 Principal learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Unit overview: This unit is externally assessed and Learners and will be evidenced by the learner demonstrating they have used tools, equipment,
standard components and processes in a safe and efficient manner is required.
In the form of a report, the report should be presented in a folder containing all the evidence or in an equivalent OCR electronic format.
It is possible to link this unit to follow on from unit F549: engineering design. If the learner chooses to do this it will provide an opportunity to realise a
solution which they have developed and designed in unit F549 where they create a brief, specification and working drawings, which can all be used as a
basis for the production plan that forms the focus of unit F551.
There are many opportunities for Learners to develop and demonstrate PLT’s in this unit.
= Innovative teaching idea
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Learners will be able to:
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set scenario scripts
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Relate the plan to health and
safety issues,
role play activity simulating generic health
and safety issues in the workshop
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each groups to act out a given safety
scenario
worksheet with brief description of scenario
and space for comments
put Learners into groups of 2 or 3 mixed
gender/ability groups
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including a risk assessment of
procedures for
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other groups note issues raised
A3 sheet with pre-populated boarder, title
etc
select groups carefully to ensure a strong
personality in each
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class discussion on findings
pre-populated poster blank will allow for a
meaningful outcome able to be displayed
processing the materials and
components
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each group to produce a safety poster
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involved
(Identify generic hazards in a
workshop)
2 hours
= Innovative teaching idea
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= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic outline
Check the performance of the
risk assessment and make
any necessary
modifications to process or
risk assessment
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
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class to assess risks of various tools and
equipment they will use in the making of this
mechanical toy
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produce a risk assessment chart that can be
used for all tools and processes to be risk
assessed
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use lesson plan on risk assessment
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do not cover all tools and equipment in one
go
individual activity: Learners are to produce a
risk assessment chart for all tools and
processes they will use in the making of the
mechanical toy
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have available a range of published risk
assessment documents
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access to computer workstation with
appropriate software
the type of evidence produced will be
invaluable when the model assignment is
undertaken
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digital camera
photographing risk situations is a very good
way of ensuring issues are appreciated
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all the activities could be done on one chart
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you may need to do a lesson introducing
various quality control equipment and
techniques
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photograph tools and equipment and
including in outcome
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(Risk Assessment)
4 hours
Produce a detailed plan for
making, installing,
commissioning and
maintaining a selected
product from a given
engineering drawing/set
of instructions which includes
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individual activity:
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Learners are to produce a cutting list of
materials Learners are to justify their choice
of materials
work sheet/word frame to aid the pupils in
planning
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quality control equipment
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access to computer workstation with
appropriate software
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Learners are to produce a production plan
listing tools and equipment to be used
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Learners are to indicate when and how
quality control procedures are to be carried
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digital camera
= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic outline
details of suitable materials,
use of standard components
and processes to be adopted
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
out
Record and review progress
during making,
adapting ideas as
circumstances change,
altering the production plan in
order to
produce a high-quality and
accurate outcome
(Production Planning)
4 hours
= Innovative teaching idea
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= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic outline
Check the performance of the
risk assessment and make
any necessary
modifications to process or
risk assessment
(Introduction to Workshop
Tools Equipment and
Processes)
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
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Learners to have access to a fully equipped
engineering workshop with both manual and
CAM machinery
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the mechanical toy the Learners are to
make should allow them to experience all
the processes listed in the syllabus
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component drawing of all parts of the
mechanical toy
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by making only simple components
successful outcomes should be easier to
achieve
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use lesson plan on introduction to the centre
lathe in Unit F542 as a quide when
demonstrating a new process
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intervention might be necessary to ensure
successful completion of components
Learners to be introduced to the following
tools equipment and processes: hand tools,
lathe, miller, welding, brazing, heat
treatment, marking out tools, measuring,
injection moulding and vacuum forming
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Learners to make each component of their
mechanical toy
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Learners to apply an appropriate finish to all
the components
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Learners to assemble their mechanical toy
16 hours
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pre-prepared net of a chassis to aid
accurate outcome
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simple components allow the Learners quick
success and should aid motivation
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use sample lesson plan for the lathe as a
template for lessons on different machinery
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as the Learners gain confidence in using the
tools and equipment they should be
encouraged to work more independently
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 2 Principal Learning in Engineering H810 Unit F551:
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested
teaching time
60 GLH
Topic outline
Show evidence of the use of
well-planned
Topic
Producing engineering solutions
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
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individual activity:
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Learners are to review their progress and
adapt their production plan as appropriate
worksheets/word frames to help Learners to
record outcomes
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record and review progress and identify
weaknesses
access to computer workstation and
appropriate software
it is essential there is evidence of health and
safety, risk assessment and quality control
checks if Learners are to access the higher
band marks
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digital camera
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If Learners produce a poor outcome for a
component they should be encouraged to
make it again
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Encourage the Learners to honest in their
review of their performance
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Check on the schools/college policy
regarding Learner’s images on photographs
quality control checks in all
aspects concerned
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with making, installation,
commissioning and
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check their performance against risk
assessment criteria
maintenance of the product
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produce real time photographic evidence of
their use of tools and equipment
(Review and Record Progress)
4 hours
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= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Lesson Plan
OCR Level 2 Principal learning in
Engineering H810 Unit F551: Producing
engineering solutions
Risk Assessment
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered, as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Learners can identify risks within the workshop and record them correctly
Objective 2
Learners can assess the risks and suggest control measures to overcome these
Objective 3
Learners can assess the level of risk by plotting a graph
Resources – COSHH – Health and Safety booklet, COSHH data sheets, Risk Assessment forms.
Content
Time
Content
3 minutes
Put the class in mixed gender and ability groups of 3 or 4 Learners and allocate
them a workstation in the workshop.
7 minutes
Introduce the Learners to the Risk Assessment form with a whole class question
and answer session. Ascertain what is required in each column.
5 minutes
Introduce the class to the Risk \assessment \graph and show them how to use it.
30 minutes
Group Activity – Working in their groups move around the workshop assessing
the risks associated with the six identified pieces of machinery, tools, or
processes – these should be numbered and the groups allocated a starting point
and moved forward every 5 minutes.
5 minutes
Group Activity – assess the level of risk of identified hazards by plotting a graph
for each.
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Class discussion – each group is asked in turn to present their findings on one of
the areas they have investigated and class discuss these finding and fill in future
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actions column.
5 minutes
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Undertake a ‘mini’ Risk Assessment at home in either the: Kitchen, Garage or
Garden using the same risk forms. Bring findings back to next lesson.
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