GCSE (Years 10–11) · Design & technology
Tools, equipment and processes
Pupils develop understanding of tools, equipment and processes used in manufacturing, analysing hand tools, machining, forming, joining and finishing methods, plus health and safety and quality control; they learn to select appropriate processes for materials and scale, and to plan safe, efficient manufacturing workflows.
Below: 18 posters, 2 books, 7 worksheets, 1 presentation and 3 more resources for teaching it at GCSE. Open any of them in the Learnmix studio to make it your own, or download and print.
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- New and emerging technologies6
- Smart, modern and composite materials1
- Mechanical devices1
- Electronic systems4
- Materials and their working properties12
- Timbers2
- Metals and alloys2
- Polymers2
- Papers and boards4
- Textiles7
- Tools, equipment and processes31
- Scales of production1
- Designing principles53
- The work of others40
- Sustainability and the environment21
- Non-exam assessment (NEA)23
Posters · 18
Display posters for classrooms, workshops and corridors.
Books · 2
Workbooks and booklets pupils work through over a unit.
Worksheets · 7
Printable activities, tasks and assessment sheets.
Presentations · 1
Ready-made slides for teaching the topic.
More resources · 3
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