CDT Department
There are four teachers in the CDT department at Armadale Academy;
Mr Smolak
Mr McLuckie
Mrs Kennedy
Miss Nisbet
In addition to the S1 and S2 Curriculum for Excellence Technology courses, the department also offers the following courses ;
S2
Design and Make
Graphic Communication
S3
Design and Manufacture
Graphic Communication
Practical Craft Skills
Senior Phase
Design and Manufacture – National 4
Design and Manufacture – National 5
Graphic Communication – National 4
Graphic Communication – National 5
Graphic Communication - Higher
Practical Metalworking – National 4
Practical Metalworking – National 5
Practical Woodworking – National 4
Practical Woodworking – National 5
S3
Design and Manufacture
Aims of the course
- The course provides a broad practical introduction design, materials and the manufacturing process
- It provides opportunities for learners to gain skills in both designing and communicating design proposals
- It allows learners to explore the properties and use of materials and to make models and prototypes of products
Decription of the course
The course is divided up into 2 units:
Design
- Identify factors that influence design and apply these in a simple design task
- Develop and communicate the design concept and evaluate an existing product
- As part of this element of the course, a series of design tasks are completed by the student.
Materials and Manufacture
- Investigate materials for manufacturing and prepare for manufacturing in a workshop context
- Plan and implement a manufacturing sequence for a prototype
- Review the manufacturing process
Students are required to manufacture a series of small projects which include the use of wood, metal, plastic and recycled materials during this element of the course.
Finally, the student has to design and manufacture a product in response to a given brief.
Students will also experience the use of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing Technology.
Future progression routes
Design and Manufacture will be offered at National 4, National 5 and Higher levels in the Senior Phase. The entry point on this route depends on performance in S3.
Any other Information
The skills that students acquire will be invaluable life skills – for further study, world of work or life in general.
The practical nature of the course and usage of machinery means that safety and a high level of good behaviour are expected of all students.
Graphic Communication
Aims of the course
- Develop skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, materials and software
- Extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards and protocols, when these apply
- Develop an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
Description of the course
- This course is a broad based qualification suitable for students with an interest in graphic communication – both digital and paper based. Students will be required to complete a series of different drawings, both manually and electronically
- At the end of the course students should be able to develop and communicate ideas graphically, interpret graphic communications information (drawings, use the graphic communication equipment software and materials effectively, apply the knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards. Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the 3 P's – preliminary, production and promotional graphics
- Students will develop design skills, including creativity and the understanding of the impact of graphic communication
- Students will also be required to complete a portfolio of work within a required brief, creating pieces such a DTO advertisements, display work and CAD examples
Further Progression routes
Graphic Communication will be offered at National 4, National 5 and Higher levels in the Senior Phase. The entry point on this route depends on performance in S3.
Any other information
This course provides experience and skills that could be shared in other subjects including the Expressive Arts and ICT, as well as in Craft, Design and Engineering.
Practical Craft Skills
Aims of the course
- Development and application of skills in wood/metalworking techniques, measuring and marking out timber
- Safe working practices in the workshop environments
- Practical creativity and problem solving skills
- Awareness of the sustainability issues in a practical wood /metalworking context
Description of the course
- This course will develop skills in practical wood/metalworking and will help to develop safe working practices and increase awareness of health and safety matters
- The course has practical elements involving making projects with some elements of creativity within the project design.
Further Progression route in subject
Practical Skills will be offered as National 4, National 5 level Practical Woodworking and Practical Metalworking in the Senior phase.
Other SQA qualifications and National Progression Awards in practical Woodworking/ Metalworking and related areas are also possible.
Any other information
Course activities provide the student with opportunities to build self confidence and develop skills in planning and organising of work tasks, working independently and collaborating with others. It also gives them the life skills to enable them to be successful in any future employment.
The Woodworking skills part of the course involves the construction of various frame and carcase joints which have to be completed to a satisfactory level before projects are undertaken. Projects include the use of the joints learned and lead up to a final project. Wood turning is also an integral part of the course.
In the Metalworking skills part of the course a series of small practical projects using both hand tools and machinery will be undertaken. Skills which will be learned are accuracy, fine tolerances, sheet metalwork, screw threads, lathe work, casting and CNC machining.
The practical nature of the course and usage of machinery means that safety and a high level of good behaviour are expected of all students.
Senior Phase
Design and Manufacture – National 4
Aims of the course
The Course provides a broad practical introduction to design, and materials and manufacturing processes.
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
• skills in the design and manufacturing of models, prototypes and products
• knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• an understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
Recommended entry requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Design and Manufacture course, who have achieved Standard Grade Foundation Craft and Design or have a good knowledge of and interest in the subject from S2 and good IT, design, measuring and manufacturing skills
Content
Design and Manufacture: Design
This unit covers the product design process from brief to resolved design proposals, including a specification. Learners will also gain knowledge of design and manufacturing technologies and how these impact on our environment and society.
Design and Manufacture: Materials and Manufacturing
This unit overs the product design process from design proposals to prototype and product. It also allows learners to ‘close the design loop' by manufacturing their design ideas and to develop practical skills that are invaluable in the design/make/test process.
Added Value Unit: Design and Manufacture Assignment
In this unit, learners will draw on their range of design knowledge and skills, knowledge of materials and manufacturing and apply their practical skills, in order to produce an effective overall response to a brief. The brief will relate to a straightforward product design scenario and the response will include a folio and a model or completed product.
The brief will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the units listed above, including the Added Value Unit. National 4 Courses are not graded, they will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres
Any other Information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Design and Manufacture at National 5, Higher then Advanced Higher level.
The course also provides a foundation for those considering further study, or a career, in; Design – including architecture, interior, product, packaging, exhibition, furniture and product design, manufacturing, engineering, science, marketing, management or the construction industry.
Design and Manufacture – National 5
Aims of the course
The Course provides a broad practical introduction to design, and materials and manufacturing processes.
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
• skills in the design and manufacturing of models, prototypes and products
• knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• an understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
Recommended Entry Requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Design and Manufacture course or who have achieved Standard Grade General level in Craft and Design and have good IT, design, measuring and manufacturing skills.
Content
Design and Manufacture: Design
This unit covers the product design process from brief to resolved design proposals, including specification. It helps learners develop skills in initiating, developing, articulating and communicating design proposals.
Design and Manufacture: Materials and Manufacturing
This unit covers the product design process from design proposals to prototype or product. It helps learners to ‘close the design loop' by manufacturing their design ideas
and allows learners to develop practical skills that are invaluable in the design/make/test process.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the units listed above as well as the course assessment.
Units are internally assessed and will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres.
The course will be assessed through a combination of an assignment and a question paper.
Assignment - a response to a brief will include a folio and a model or a completed product which will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Question Paper – externally assessed and requires depth of understanding and application of knowledge from the Units.
Any other information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Design and Manufacture at Higher then Advanced Higher level.
The course also provides a foundation for those considering further study, or a career, in design – including architecture, interior, product, packaging, exhibition, furniture and product design, manufacturing, engineering, science, marketing, customer service, management, education or the construction industry.
Graphic Communication – National 4
Aims of the course
• The Course provides opportunities for learners to gain skills in reading, interpreting, and creating graphic communications.
• The Course allows learners to engage with technologies.
• The course combines elements of recognised professional standards for graphic communication partnered with graphic design creativity and visual impact.
Recommended entry requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Graphic Communication course, who have achieved Standard Grade Foundation Graphic Communication or who have a good knowledge of and interest in the subject from S2. Also, learners should have good IT, design and measuring skills
Content
The Course consists of three mandatory Units including the Added Value Unit.
2D Graphic Communication
This unit develops creativity and skills within a 2D graphic communication context. It allows learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts and develops an understanding of how graphic communication technologies impact on our environment and society.
3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
This unit develops creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication context. Allows learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts and to develop 3D graphic spatial awareness.
Added Value Unit: Graphic Communication Assignment
Learners will be able to extend and apply their knowledge and skills through the assignment. They will draw on their range of graphic communication experiences from the Units in order to produce an effective overall response to the assignment. The assignment brief will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the units listed above, including the Added Value Unit. National 4 Courses are not graded, they will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres.
Any other Information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Graphic Communication at National 5, Higher then Advanced Higher level.
The course also provides a foundation for those considering further study, or a career, in design; including interior, graphic, product, packaging, brand and web design, manufacturing, engineering, science, marketing, architecture, copywriting , photography , illustrating , art direction , stock buying , customer service, management or education
Graphic Communication – National 5
Aims of the course
• The Course provides opportunities for learners to gain skills in reading, interpreting, and creating graphic communications.
• The Course allows learners to engage with technologies.
• The course combines elements of recognised professional standards for graphic communication partnered with graphic design creativity and visual impact.
Content
2D Graphic Communication
This unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 2D graphic communication context. It allows learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts and allows learners to develop their skills in some less familiar or new contexts. Learners will develop an understanding of how graphic communication technologies impact on our environment and society
3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
This unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication context. It allows learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts. Learners will also develop 3D graphic spatial awareness.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the Units shown above as well as the Course assessment.
All Units are internally assessed and will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres.
The course will be assessed through a combination of an assignment and a question paper.
Assignment - l earners will draw on their range of skills and knowledge from the Units in order to produce an effective overall response to the brief. The brief for the assignment will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Question Paper – will be externally introduces breadth to the assessment. It requires depth of understanding and application of knowledge from the Units.
Any other Information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Graphic Communication at National 5, Higher then Advanced Higher level.
The course also provides a foundation for those considering further study, or a career, in design; including interior, graphic, product, packaging, brand and web design, manufacturing, engineering, science, marketing, architecture, copywriting , photography , illustrating , art direction , stock buying , customer service, management or education
Graphic Communication - Higher
Aims of the course
Attainment of this course at C grade likely to gain the following:
• Critical Thinking
• Planning and Organising
• Reviewing and Evaluating
• Using Information Technology
Content
The course consists of three units:
Technical Graphics I
Pictorial Representation; Geometric Drawing; Illustration and Presentation;
Conventional Representation
Technical Graphics II
Types of Orthographic Views; Types of Orthographic Drawing; Dimensioning; Conventional Representation; Dimensional Tolerance; Types of Graphic Communication.
Computer Graphics III
CAD; CAG; 3D Drawing and Modelling; Computer Illustration and
Presentation; Desk Top Publishing
Assessment
To gain the award for the course a student must pass all unit assessments as well as an external assessment.
External Assessment will be based on two aspects:
Part I - Examination paper of 3 hours (70 marks)
Part 2 - Thematic Presentation (30 marks)
Practical Metalworking – National 4
Aims of the course
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
- skills in metalworking techniques
- skills in measuring and marking out metal sections and sheet materials
- safe working practices in workshop environments
- practical creativity and problem-solving skills
- knowledge of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context
Recommended Entry Requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Practical Craft Skills course, learners with a good knowledge of and interest in the subject from S2 or learners who have achieved an Intermediate 2 in Practical Craft Skills Woodworking. Learners should also have good measuring and manufacturing skills
Content
The Course is workshop-based and learners will be expected to make a small contribution towards material costs.
Practical Metalworking: Bench Skills
This unit helps learners develop a range of metalworking hand tool skills including simple bench-fitting work, basic sheet-metal work, simple measuring and marking out work and the ability to read and interpret simple drawings and diagrams.
Practical Metalworking: Machine Processes
This unit helps learners build measuring and marking out skills and to develop skills in using common metalwork machines, equipment and related processes.
Practical Metalworking: Fabrication and Thermal Joining
This unit helps learners develop skills in fabrication, forming, joining of simple metalwork components, develop skills in thermal joining techniques and also build skills in measuring and marking out.
Added Value Unit: Making a Finished Product from Metal
Requires learners to draw on and extend their range of practical metalworking experiences and skills in order to produce an effective overall response to the task.
The practical activity will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the required Units, including the Added Value Unit and Units will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres. National 4 Courses are not graded.
Any other Information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Practical Metalworking at National 5. The course also provides a foundation for those considering an apprenticeship in any area within the construction industry.
Practical Metalworking – National 5
Aims of the course
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
- skills in metalworking techniques
- skills in measuring out and marking metal sections and sheet materials
- safe working practices in workshop environments
- practical creativity and problem-solving skills
- an understanding of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context
Recommended Entry Requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Practical Craft Skills course or learners who have achieved an Intermediate 1 in Practical Craft Skills Metalworking. Learners should also have good measuring and manufacturing skills
Content
The Course is workshop-based and learners will be expected to make a small contribution towards material costs.
Practical Metalworking: Bench Skills
This unit helps learners develop a range of metalworking hand tool skills including bench-fitting work, routine sheet-metal work, measuring and marking out and Learners will be able to read and interpret drawings and diagrams depicting both familiar and unfamiliar metalworking tasks. Tasks will involve some complex features.
Practical Metalworking: Machine Processes
This unit helps learners build their measuring and marking out skills and to develop skills in using common metalwork machines, equipment and related processes. Learners will work with an appropriate range of metals in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts and tasks will involve some complex features
Practical Metalworking: Fabrication and Thermal Joining
This unit helps learners develop skills in fabrication, forming and joining of metalwork components with some complex features. Learners will develop skills in thermal joining technique and build skills in measuring and marking out.
Assessment
To gain the award of the Course, the learner must pass all of the Units, which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres , as well as the Course assessment, which will be assessed through a practical activity. . This involves producing a finished product in metal to a given standard and he task will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice and for the learners to demonstrate practical creativity.
Any other Information
This course provides a foundation for those considering an apprenticeship and career in any area within the construction industry.
Practical Woodworking – National 4
Aims of the course
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
- skills in woodworking techniques
- skills in measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials
- safe working practices in workshop environments
- practical creativity and problem-solving skills
- knowledge of sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context
Recommended Entry Requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Practical Craft Skills course, learners with a good knowledge of and interest in the subject from S2 or learners who have achieved an Intermediate 2 in Practical Craft Skills Metalworking. Learners should also have good measuring and manufacturing skills
Content
The Course is workshop-based and learners will be expected to make a small contribution towards material costs. All Units include skills in measuring, marking out, cutting and jointing techniques.
Practical Woodworking: Flat-frame Construction
This unit helps learners develop skills in the use of woodworking tools and in the preparation and production of basic flat-frame woodworking joints and assemblies and learners will learn to read and follow simple woodworking drawings or diagrams.
Practical Woodworking: Carcase Construction
This unit helps learners develop skills in the preparation and production of basic woodworking joints and assemblies suitable for use in carcase construction. This includes the use of simple working drawings or diagrams and may include working with manufactured board or with frames and panels.
Practical Woodworking: Machining and Finishing
This unit helps learners develop skills in using common machine and power tools. It also helps learners develop skills in a variety of simple woodworking surface preparations and finishing techniques.
Added Value Unit: Making a Finished Product from Wood
Requires learners to produce an effective overall response to a task and will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice.
Assessment
Learners must pass all of the required Units, including the Added Value Unit and Units will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres. National 4 Courses are not graded.
Any other Information
On completion of this course, learners will be able to progress on to sit Practical Metalworking at National 5. The course also provides a foundation for those considering an apprenticeship in any area within the construction industry.
Practical Woodworking – National 5
Aims of the course
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:
- skills in woodworking techniques
- skills in measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials
- safe working practices in workshop environments
- practical creativity and problem-solving skills
- an understanding of sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context
Recommended Entry Requirements
Learners who have successfully completed the S3 Practical Craft Skills course or learners who have achieved an Intermediate 1 in Practical Craft Skills Woodworking. Learners should also have good measuring and manufacturing skills
Content
The Course is workshop-based and learners will be expected to make a small contribution towards material costs.
Practical Woodworking: Flat-frame Construction
This unit helps learners develop skills in the use of woodworking tools and in making woodworking joints and assemblies commonly used in flat-frame joinery. Tasks will involve some complex features and learners will also be able to read and use drawings and diagrams depicting both familiar and unfamiliar woodwork tasks.
Practical Woodworking: Carcase Construction
This unit helps learners develop skills in making woodworking joints and assemblies commonly used in carcase construction. Tasks will involve some complex features and may include working with manufactured board or with frames and panels. It also includes the use of working drawings or diagrams, including unfamiliar contexts that require some interpretation on the part of the learner.
Practical Woodworking: Machining and Finishing
This unit helps learners develop skills in using common machine and power tools and develop skills in a variety of woodworking surface preparations and finishing techniques.
Assessment
To gain the award of the Course, the learner must pass all of the Units, which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres , as well as the Course assessment, which will be assessed through a practical activity. This involves producing a finished product in wood to a given standard and will be sufficiently open and flexible to allow for personalisation and choice and for the learners to demonstrate practical creativity.
Any other Information
This course provides a foundation for those considering an apprenticeship and career in any area within the construction industry.