Theory.

This page is all about the knowledge that you must have if you are to pass your examination.


 * Topic 1. Materials and Components.**
 * 1.1. Woods.
 * 1.2. Metals.
 * 1.3. Polymers.
 * 1.4. Composites.
 * 1.5. Modern and smart materials.


 * Topic 2. Tools and Equipment.**
 * 2.1. Marking out and measuring.
 * 2.2. Wasting.


 * Topic 3. Industrial and commercial processes.**
 * @3.1. Scale of production.
 * @3.2. Materials Processing and forming.
 * @3.3. Joining methods.
 * @3.4. Adhesives.
 * @3.5. Heat treatment.
 * @3.6. Finishing techniques.
 * @3.7. Manufacturing processes for batch production.
 * @3.8. Health and safety.


 * Topic 4. Analysing Productus.**
 * @4.1 Specification criteria.
 * @4.2. Materials and components.
 * @4.3. manufacturing processes.


 * Topic 5. Designing products.**
 * @5.1. Specification criteria.
 * @5.2. Designing skills.
 * @5.3. Application of knowledge and understanding.


 * Topic 6. Technology.**
 * @6.1. Information and communication technology.
 * @6.2. Digital media and new technology.
 * @6.3. Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture technology. CAD.CAM.


 * Topic 7. Sustainability.**
 * @7.1. Minimising waste.
 * @7.2. Renewable sources of energy.
 * @7.3. Climate change.


 * Topic 8. Ethical design and manufacture.**
 * @8.1. Moral, social and cultural issues.