CNAT Engineering
Subject Information
Exam Specification
Revision List
Unit R038: Principles of engineering design (exam based)
Topic Area 1: Designing processes
· The stages involved in design strategies
· Stages of the iterative design process, and the activities carried out within each stage of this cyclic approach
· Make and evaluate
Topic Topic Area 2: Design requirements
· Types of criteria included in an engineering design specification
· How manufacturing considerations affect design
· Influences on engineering product design
Topic Topic Area 3: Communicating design outcomes
· Types of drawing used in engineering
· Working drawings
· Using CAD drawing software
Topic Topic Area 4: Evaluating design ideas
· Methods of evaluating design ideas
· Modelling methods
· Methods of evaluating a design outcome
Books:
Mark Schemes
Useful Web Links
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/engineering-design-level-1-2-j822/
https://www.technologystudent.com/
https://www.focuseducational.com./
https://www.dimensions.com/collection/smart-home-devices
https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/home
https://education.theiet.org/secondary/themed-secondary-resources/design-and-technology-worksheets