SMART PRODUCT DESIGN
AND MANUFACTURE
Level 1 and 2 QCF Certificates
LEARN TO CREATE SMART PRODUCTS
• Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4
• 3D Printing, 3D CAD, Laser Cutting and
Electronics
• STEM orientated
• Online assessment and instant
moderation
• 2015/2016 Curriculum Assessment ready
• With League Table points
LEARN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
SMART ELECTRONICS
LASER CUTTING
3D PRINTING
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CAREERS A
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SMART PRO OCIATED WITH
DUCT DESI
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MANUFACT
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Vocational Level 1 and 2 Certificates
GCSE equivalent
League table points (2017)
Practical and technical knowledge in design and manufacture
Gain skills in innovation and new technologies
Includes 3D printing, laser cutting, coding, CAD and electronics
• Industrial d
esigners
• Product de
velopers
• Advanced
manufacturin
g engineers
• Architects
• Automotive
designers
• Constructio
n and civil en
gineers
• Fashion de
sig
• User-Experi ners
ence designe
rs
• Teachers
• Artists
• Rapid proto
typing engine
ers
• Game and
film producers
SMART PRODUCT DESIGN & MANUFACTURE (QCF) FROM BCA INCLUDES:
Online video tutorials
Step-by-step instruction on each aspect of the course
Teacher support guides (PDFs)
Student support guides (PDFs)
Templates to support each design step
Schemes of work detailing lessons and associated resources
Topic quizzes, online assessment and moderation
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COURSE DETAILS
• both the level 1 and level 2 certificates comprises of 3 units and an integrated project – there is a well-defined,
well-structured and natural progression from level 1 to level 2
• each unit consists of 40 guided learning hours (GLH) and each is worth 5 QCF credits
UNIT 1
PRODU CT DESIGN & VISUALISATION
5 CREDITS
40GLH
UNIT 2
PRODUCT MANUFACTUR E
5 CREDITS
40GLH
UNIT 3
SMART ELECTRONICS
5 CREDITS
40GLH
• the projected span of the course is 2 years with each unit taking a term in the 1st year and the integrated project
taking the second year
• assessment takes the form of coursework accounting for 30 of the available marks and an exam accounting for
up to 70 more marks.
• the pass rates for the course are as follows:
30 MARKS = COURSEWORK
50 MARKS = PASS = C
60 MARKS = B
70 MARKS = A
80 MARKS = A*
• pupils studying for level 2 but not demonstrating evidence of securing a level 2 qualification can be entered for
level 1 qualification as appropriate ‘at-the-time’
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LEVEL 1 COURSE
SPECIFICATION
UNIT 1
5 credits
40 GLH
PRODUCT DESIGN AND VISUALISATION
The content for this unit includes teaching 2D drawing, 3D drawing, Computer Modelling and
Computer Aided Design (CAD). Students create designs for products, make physical mock-ups to
evaluate their designs and conclude with producing laser cut or 3D printed physical models.
UNIT 2
5 credits
40 GLH
PRODUCT MANUFACTURE
Product Manufacture focuses on design for production. The content teaches students to consider
aspects of production including assemblies, quality control, and the use of Computer Aided
Manufacture (CAM) to produce high quality parts.
UNIT 3
5 credits
40 GLH
SMART ELECTRONICS
Electronic components and programming is the core of this unit. Interaction or movement can then
be added to models created in the first unit via the integration of electronics. Students are taught
how to code for such things as flashing lights, buzzing sounds and simple movements.
INTEGRATED
PROJECT
Set students your own ‘Smart’ project brief or choose from one of BCA’s guided projects with
sample student work.
EXAM
Students take a short examination to gain Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
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LEVEL 2 COURSE
SPECIFICATION
UNIT 1
5 credits
40 GLH
PRODUCT DESIGN AND VISUALISATION
As with level 1, the content for this unit teaches 2D drawing, 3D drawing, Computer Modelling and
Computer Aided Design (CAD). The progression for students to develop their skills further is centred
on the creation of designs for intricate 3D forms. As such a more complex range of design techniques
will be covered.
UNIT 2
5 credits
40 GLH
PRODUCT MANUFACTURE
As a progression from level 1, students are taught about the complex logistics of manufacture in low
and high volumes and associated quality control. Students will develop an understanding of different
design techniques needed for manufacturing processes.
UNIT 3
5 credits
40 GLH
SMART ELECTRONICS
BCA content for this unit covers digital and analogue inputs, outputs, sensors, motors and controls.
Students learn how to storyboard user interface, respond to a brief and create and develop a ‘Smart’
product using the skills and knowledge from this and other units.
INTEGRATED
PROJECT
Set students your own ‘Smart’ project brief or choose from one of BCA’s guided projects with sample
student work.
EXAM
Students take an exam leading to A*-C GSCE equivalent grades.
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ABOUT US
Black Country Atelier (BCA)
prepare young people for
tomorrow’s economy. We develop
industry relevant courses and
training for schools and colleges.
Our courses have been developed
by practising designers, computer
scientists, engineers and have
been used in schools around the
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