You could also: • After testing, identify any changes needed to the design to improve its performance. • Identify the potential for modification for mass or batch production. • Evaluate the importance of testing in engineering design. Transferable Skills When completing this assignment, learners will be working towards the transferable skills of problem solving and communication – see Appendix A of the specification document and the following area for more information about the standards and how they should be evidenced. For this assignment the transferable skills can be evidenced in the following tasks: Problem Solving PS1 Identify a problem and the tools and techniques that could be used to explore the problem 1.1 Identify, analyse and describe the problem 1.2 Identify a variety of and techniques which could be used to explore the problem 1.3 Plan how you will investigate the problem highlighting the tools and techniques will be used Assignment 1 and 2 Grading criteria: P2 Produce a CDB to explore design problems, requirements and design constraints for a specific customer need PS2 Implement both the plan to investigate the problem and the plan to solve the problem 2.1 Implement the plan for investigating the problem and seek support and feedback from others as necessary 2.2 Record and analyse the results of the investigation 2.3 Identify the solution(s) to the problem 2.4 Plan the steps to be taken in order to solve the problem, identifying any risks, and implement the solution Assignment tasks 1, 2, and 3 Grading criteria: P3 Produce a PDS that addresses a design problem that covers all of the key requirements relevant terminology that demonstrates consideration of technical feasibility and costs P4 Produce three concepts that address the design problem and meet a design brief, supported by high quality ketches and relevant technical information P6 Produce a SWOT analysis of initial ideas to solve an engineering design problem PS3 Check if the problem has been resolved and review the approach to tackling problems 3.1 whether the problem has been resolved/solved 3.2 Analyse the results and draw conclusions on the success of the problem solving process 3.3 Review the approach to tackling/solving the problem, including whether approaches might have proved more effective Assignment task 5 Grading criteria: P11 Produce a test plan that reflects all aspects of the design, highlighting where the design problem has been solved P13 Produce a technical report including an evaluation of the end-to-end design and problem solving process
Written Communication CW1 Select appropriate formats for presenting information as a report 1.1 Decide on the most appropriate format for the technical report 1.2 Plan the structure of the technical report 1.3 Make use of any appropriate supporting materials and prepare any other resources needed for the technical report Assignment task 5 Grading criteria: P13 Produce a technical report including an evaluation of the end-to-end design and problem solving process CW2 Select and use an appropriate style and tone to suit your audience 2.1 Use appropriate language and vocabulary 2.2 Structure the technical report to help the audience follow the sequence of the main points and 2.3 Use tone and style appropriate to the intended recipient(s) CW3 Organise material coherently, to suit the length, complexity and purpose of your technical report, proof-read, and where necessary re- draft documents 3.1 Spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately 3.2 Make your meaning clear 3.2 Use relevant images from appropriate sources to illustrate key points 3.3 Proof-read their technical report 3.4 Obtain feedback and amend technical report accordingly Oral Communication CO1 Prepare a suitable presentation 1.1 Research suitable topics for the presentation 1.2 Research the most appropriate format for the presentation 1.3 Plan the structure of the presentation 1.4 Make use of any appropriate supporting materials and prepare any other resources needed for the presentation Assignment task 4 Grading criteria: P9 Present design using appropriate techniques to different audiences with sufficient information to allow the customer(s) to assess it CO2 Use language, vocabulary, tone and style suited to the complexity of the and the context 2.1 Use appropriate language and vocabulary 2.2 Structure what is presented to help the audience follow the sequence of the main points and ideas 2.3 Use tone and style of presentation appropriate to the audience and environment CO3 Use a variety of methods to engage the audience 3.1 Provide examples to illustrate complex points 3.2 Use relevant images from appropriate sources to illustrate key points 3.3 Use at least one additional method to engage the audience