Sample Schemes of Work and
Lesson Plans
Engineering
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811
Unit F557: Applications of computer aided designing
This Support Material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR Engineering Diploma
specification for teaching from September 2008.
© OCR 2009
Contents
Contents
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Sample Scheme of Work: OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit
F557: Applications of computer aided designing
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit
F557: Applications of computer aided designing
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
6 Hours
Topic outline
Topic
CAD/CAM - How and where it is used in design and manufacturing
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Overview: This unit is assessed internally via a controlled assignment in which the learners must produce a range of design ideas in 3D plus a short report
to cover the other assessment criteria. The assignment requires the learners to produce a range of 3D CAD models of design ideas plus short report
including digital evidence and screen shots.
This unit will enable learners to acquire skills; knowledge and understanding of the role of computer aided design in engineering. The learners will gain
knowledge of how computers and software packages are used for modelling and to provide data for a variety of engineering purposes, including design,
testing and planning for manufacture.
Practical work using CAD can reflect learner’s own interests and the design process may contribute to other units such as F558 Selection and application of
engineering materials.
There are opportunities for Learners to both develop and demonstrate their PLT’s.
Learners will be able to:
1.
initial activity on preparing for the industrial
visit
Plan and carry out research to
identify a range of applications
2.
recap on any L2 qualifications that may
have introduced this subject to the learners
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Industrial visit to see products being made
and the role that computers and CAD
played in the process
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This topic should take a number of lessons
to complete
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It is assumed that learners have acquired
= ICT opportunity
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OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
6 Hours
Topic outline
of CAD/CAM within design
and manufacturing systems.
Undertake a formative
evaluation of the research
Plan and carry out research to
identify applications of
concurrent engineering within
design and manufacturing
systems. Undertake a
formative evaluation of the
research
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Topic
CAD/CAM - How and where it is used in design and manufacturing
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
3.
groups to produce checklist/work sheet for
visit
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Internet access
4.
completed worksheets displayed for others
after visit
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Videos/visiting speakers
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Work sheets for the visit, Digital
camera/video
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Examples of products that have benefited
from this system e.g. mobile phones,
aerospace (Boeing and Airbus) etc
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Materials and reference sources
1.
Presenter led discussion on what is the
definition of a concurrent system with
examples
2. group activity: identify and describe all the
stages in a concurrent system. What are
the benefits and list possible problems that
it could encounter
Points to note
some experience of design software at KS4
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This topic enables learners to both acquire
the required knowledge and understanding
and the skills required for the controlled
assessment task.
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This topic should take a number of lessons
to complete
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This topic enables learners to both acquire
the required knowledge and understanding
and the skills required for the controlled
assessment task.
= ICT opportunity
Engineering Diploma
Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
25 hours
Topic
Produce and modify 2D and 3D drawings
Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Learners will be able to:
1.
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Examples of engineered components for
learners to ‘reverse engineer’ and produce
accurate drawings
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This topic will take a number of lessons to
complete
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Example Worksheets and drawings to
modify
It is assumed that learners have acquired
some experience of design software at KS4
and this topic will built on that
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Appropriate CAD software and hardware
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Library of standard component drawings
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Examples of engineered components for
learners to reverse engineer and produce
accurate drawings
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This topic will take a number of lessons to
complete
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Example Worksheets and drawings to
modify
This topic enables learners to both acquire
the required knowledge and understanding
and the skills required for the controlled
assessment task.
Confidently and consistently
design and model using 2D
and 3D software
Presenter to assess the learners level of
previous CAD experience, via a test or
worksheets, and develop a suitable
delivery approach
2. various approaches could be taken
depending on the learners previous KS 4
experience e.g. workbooks, components to
draw, unfinished drawings to complete
Produce drawings to
specified British and
International standards
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Continue the approach adopted in previous
topic and also start working on 3D
drawings
2.
Presenter led discussion on comparing
standard drawings with non standard
examples
= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
25 hours
Topic outline
Topic
Produce and modify 2D and 3D drawings
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
3.
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Copy of BSI 8888
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Appropriate CAD software and hardware
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Examples of drawings with errors
Groups to discuss and analyse existing or
peer examples of drawings with
suggestions for improvements
Points to note
4. Learners to produce 2D/3D accurate
drawings after feedback and modification
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= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Scheme of Work
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
4 hours
Topic
Develop design presentations
Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Learners will be able to:
1.
Presenter led activity on what makes a
good design presentation
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Back ground info on what makes a good
presentation of a drawn product
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This topic with take a number of lessons to
complete
Produce, modify and store
presentation drawings
2.
Learners to experiment and use various
methods to render and enhance their
drawings
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Examples of previously produced
presentations
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Relevant ICT hardware and software,
examples can be found in the unit text
This topic enables learners to both acquire
the required knowledge and understanding
and the skills required for the controlled
assessment task.
3. Learners to practise presentation skills by
showing their designs to peers
= Innovative teaching idea
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= ICT opportunity
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OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering H811 Unit F557:
Applications of computer aided designing
Suggested
teaching time
5 hours
Topic
Hhow to test and prove designs
Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Learners will:
1.
Learners will ideally use the drawings
previous created and run test to prove
them
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This topic with take a number of lessons to
complete
2.
Learners to also use software to simulate
their drawn component operating within an
assembly
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This topic has strong links with F558
Application of engineering materials
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This topic enables learners to both acquire
the required knowledge and understanding
and the skills required for the controlled
assessment task.
Select appropriate materials
and processes when
designing for manufacture.
Test and simulate design
ideas. Make and apply any
necessary modifications
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Back ground info, examples and
demonstrations of virtual testing and
simulations e.g. finite element analysis, load
bearing evaluation, thermal transfer and
components in motion
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Relevant ICT hardware and software,
examples can be found in the unit text
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Resources to produce a prototype
3. Learners to also produce a prototype from
their drawing
= ICT opportunity
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Sample Diploma Lesson Plan
OCR Level 3 Principal Learning in
Engineering H811 Unit F557: Applications of
computer aided designing
Reverse Engineering
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 explain the concept of ‘Reverse engineering’
Objective 2
Learners can produce a drawing from an artefact
Objective 3
Learners can access drawings of standard components and know how to use
them
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
Learners have been introduced to the use of computers in designing and:
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Can product engineered drawings with CAD
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Has produced an engineered product from a CAD drawing
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Ideally had an industrial visit to see a product made
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Presenter led introduction of what ‘reverse engineering’ is and how it is achieved
5 minutes
Group discussions on where and why this technique is important
5 minutes
Video of existing components being scanned and drawings being generated
25 minutes
Learners to start to measure and draw a suitable artefact (standard component)
10 minutes
Presenter to supply a range of standard component drawings for the learners to
compare with their created drawings
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Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Group discussion on the merits of standard components in the production of
design drawings
Homework
Learners to research and collect electronic versions of standard component
drawings
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