~ Design & Technology ~ 

A~Z

Basic systems &
              control

Feedback in control technology. Colour matching. Speed
Controls, input decisions and sensors. Computerised
equipment & drawbacks/benefits. Processing information.

Design & make                         
     Textiles Products

Choice of materials, processes and market needs

Quality Control &
    Quality Assurance

Kite Marks/ BSI / CE

Distinguish between and identify uses in production.
Implications for successful products and satisfied
customers. Relationship of  the original specification to
the final product. Accuracy and limitations of processes

ICT-
Applications in
                   Industry

Computer Aided design. DTP. Graphics.
Bar charts etc.Computer Aided Manufacture

Where used
in school &
industry

Understanding
             commercial 
production methods

Batch, Repetitive Flow, Continuous, One-Off ( job produc
tion).  Advertising and marketing. Consumer rights.

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Flow Charts -
      (Critical path
                     analysis
)

Symbols used in flow and block diagrams.
Order of working, ( Importance to maximising use of time and resources. )



Testing & Trialling

Evaluation, customer testing, proposals for modifications.
Testing for quality assurance,  Evaluate against  'fitness
for purpose' , the design need, need of intended users.
Sustainable resources, recycling, redundant products, safe disposal.  Pollution.  Analysis of manufacturing techniques including use of jigs, templates, patterns.

Systems & Control

applied to textiles.  Production systems & control means.
                  e.g. barcode control of stock,  etc

Health & safety

Applied to textiles.  Production systems & control means.
Environmental issues

Product analysis in papers 3 & 4 for 2003

'Textiles for Teenager Fashion wear'. 
Further information due later in the Spring term 2003