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Cambridge GCSE 0445 Design and Technology
4 lessons out now for this course, 189 planned. Teachers: see the spec coverage.
Maths skills: number, units and dataDT014 of 4 out
Materials and their propertiesDT030 of 4 out
- DT03-01Physical properties: metals, non-metals and the main material groupsComing soon
- DT03-02Working properties of materials: strength, hardness, toughness and moreComing soon
- DT03-03Properties at work: why products are made from the materials they areComing soon
- DT03-05Stock forms, standard sizes and standard componentsComing soon
Choosing and justifying materials and componentsDT040 of 3 out
- DT04-01Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentComing soon
- DT04-02Choosing materials: cost and availabilityComing soon
- DT04-03Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceComing soon
New and emerging technologiesDT050 of 3 out
- DT05-01Technology push and market pullComing soon
- DT05-05New ways of working: remote working, video meetings and shiftsComing soon
- DT05-06Critically evaluating new technology: scenarios, perspectives and innovationComing soon
Energy: generation, storage and powering productsDT060 of 2 out
- DT06-01Energy sources: renewable and non-renewableComing soon
- DT06-04Powering products: batteries, mains, solar and choosing a power sourceComing soon
Sustainability and the environmentDT070 of 6 out
- DT07-01Sustainability: finite resources, waste and the impact of new productsComing soon
- DT07-02The six Rs: reduce, refuse, re-use, repair, recycle, rethinkComing soon
- DT07-03Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsComing soon
- DT07-04Product lifetime: planned obsolescence and designing for repairComing soon
- DT07-06Life cycle assessment (LCA)Coming soon
- DT07-08Green design: choosing materials for sustainabilityComing soon
Ethics, fair trade and responsibility in designDT080 of 2 out
- DT08-03Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersComing soon
- DT08-04Environmental, social and economic challenges in design and makingComing soon
Sketching and communicating design ideasDT090 of 4 out
- DT09-01Communicating design ideas: choosing the right techniqueComing soon
- DT09-02Freehand sketching and annotationComing soon
- DT09-03Flowcharts and sequence drawings Untiered tierComing soon
- DT09-04Digital tools for developing and sharing design ideasComing soon
Technical drawing: from 3D objects to working drawingsDT100 of 6 out
- DT10-02Isometric drawing: crating, ellipses and working from dimensionsComing soon
- DT10-03One-point and two-point perspectiveComing soon
- DT10-04Third angle orthographic projection: views, hidden detail and centre linesComing soon
- DT10-05Working drawings: dimensions, scale, line types and title blocksComing soon
- DT10-06Exploded views: drawing them and where they are usedComing soon
- DT10-07Nets: developments of 3D shapes and packagesComing soon
Electronic systems: inputs, processes and outputsDT110 of 6 out
- DT11-01Electronic systems: input, process and output blocksComing soon
- DT11-02Sensors: LDRs, thermistors, pressure sensors and PIR motion sensorsComing soon
- DT11-03Switches as inputs: choosing the right switchComing soon
- DT11-04Output components: lamps, LEDs, buzzers, speakers, sirens and bellsComing soon
- DT11-05Circuit diagrams: symbols and conventions Untiered tierComing soon
- DT11-06Microcontrollers and other process componentsComing soon
Mechanisms: motion, levers and linkagesDT120 of 4 out
- DT12-01Types of motion and what a mechanism doesComing soon
- DT12-02Levers: first, second and third class (order)Coming soon
- DT12-03Linkages: bell cranks and push-pull linkagesComing soon
- DT12-04Mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency Untiered tierComing soon
Mechanisms: gears, pulleys and camsDT130 of 5 out
- DT13-01Gear trains and gear ratioComing soon
- DT13-02Pulleys and belts: speed ratio, direction and comparing with gearsComing soon
- DT13-03Bevel gears, worm drives and rack and pinion Untiered tierComing soon
- DT13-04Cams and followersComing soon
- DT13-05Cranks, crankshafts and the crank and slider Untiered tierComing soon
Forces and structuresDT140 of 3 out
- DT14-01Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearComing soon
- DT14-02Reinforcing and stiffening: laminating, folding, ribs, gussets and triangulationComing soon
- DT14-03Types of structure and the loads they carry Untiered tierComing soon
Starting a design: context, users and researchDT150 of 4 out
- DT15-01Design contexts: where a design startsComing soon
- DT15-02User needs, wants and design opportunitiesComing soon
- DT15-03Primary and secondary researchComing soon
- DT15-04Product analysis: critiquing existing productsComing soon
Designing for people: ergonomics, inclusion and trendsDT160 of 5 out
- DT16-01Ergonomics and anthropometrics: using percentile dataComing soon
- DT16-02Inclusive design: designing for every userComing soon
- DT16-03Aesthetics and function: line, shape, form and colour Untiered tierComing soon
- DT16-04Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themComing soon
- DT16-05Product safety, the law and consumer rights Untiered tierComing soon
Learning from designers and companiesDT170 of 1 out
- DT17-01Learning from other designers and companies without copyingComing soon
Developing a design: from brief to tested prototypeDT180 of 7 out
- DT18-01Design briefs and specificationsComing soon
- DT18-02Design strategies and avoiding design fixationComing soon
- DT18-03Developing ideas iteratively: test, evaluate, improveComing soon
- DT18-04Modelling and prototyping to test design ideasComing soon
- DT18-05Design constraints and choosing a design proposalComing soon
- DT18-06Developing a prototype that is fit for purposeComing soon
- DT18-07Testing and evaluating a prototype or productComing soon
Workshop practice: safe and accurate makingDT190 of 5 out
- DT19-01Workshop health and safety: precautions, PPE and securing workComing soon
- DT19-02Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsComing soon
- DT19-03Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesComing soon
- DT19-04Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsComing soon
- DT19-06Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentComing soon
Making processes: shaping, joining and finishingDT200 of 8 out
- DT20-01Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processComing soon
- DT20-02Wastage: sawing, shearing, drilling, turning, milling and die cuttingComing soon
- DT20-03Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsComing soon
- DT20-04Turning on the lathe and using the milling machineComing soon
- DT20-05Deforming and reforming: bending, forming, moulding and castingComing soon
- DT20-06Addition: welding, brazing, soldering, bonding, laminating and moreComing soon
- DT20-07Pre-manufactured fixings and adhesives: screws, bolts, rivets, hinges and gluesComing soon
- DT20-08Surface treatments and finishes: why, preparing and applyingComing soon
Computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD and CAM)DT210 of 3 out
- DT21-01Computer-aided design (CAD)Coming soon
- DT21-02Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesComing soon
- DT21-03Laser cutting, 3D printing and rapid prototypingComing soon
Manufacturing at scaleDT220 of 4 out
- DT22-01Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousComing soon
- DT22-02Industrial processes for high-volume productionComing soon
- DT22-03Production systems: automation, flexible manufacturing, just-in-time and leanComing soon
- DT22-04Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureComing soon
Papers and boards: types, sources and stock formsDT230 of 6 out
- DT23-01Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreComing soon
- DT23-02Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreComing soon
- DT23-03Foam board, Styrofoam and laminated boards like Tetra PakComing soon
- DT23-05Properties of paper and board: weight, strength, absorbency and printabilityComing soon
- DT23-06Paper sizes, gsm and the stock forms of paper and boardComing soon
- DT23-07The footprint of paper and board, and choosing on environment and costComing soon
Papers and boards: cutting, joining, printing and finishingDT240 of 6 out
- DT24-01Cutting, scoring, creasing, folding and perforating card by handComing soon
- DT24-02Fasteners, seals and bindings for paper and cardComing soon
- DT24-03Making card stronger: corrugating, folding, ribs and laminatingComing soon
- DT24-04Commercial printing: offset lithography, screen printing and digital printingComing soon
- DT24-05Registration marks and crop marks: lining up colours and cutting to sizeComing soon
- DT24-06Die cutting and creasing card in quantityComing soon
Timbers: types, properties, seasoning and stock formsDT250 of 6 out
- DT25-01Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersComing soon
- DT25-02Manufactured boards: plywood, MDF, chipboard and hardboardComing soon
- DT25-03Properties of timber and how to identify a timberComing soon
- DT25-04From tree to plank: conversion and seasoning, and why timber warpsComing soon
- DT25-05Stock forms and standard sizes of timber and boardsComing soon
- DT25-07Timber's footprint, and choosing a timberComing soon
Timbers: shaping, joining, making in quantity and finishingDT260 of 3 out
- DT26-02Wood joints: frame and box joints, and carcase, stool and frame constructionComing soon
- DT26-03Joining timber: woodscrews, nails, hinges and knock-down fittingsComing soon
- DT26-04Laminating, veneering and steam bending woodComing soon
Metals: types, alloys, corrosion, properties and sourcesDT270 of 6 out
- DT27-01Classifying metals: ferrous, non-ferrous and alloysComing soon
- DT27-02Ferrous metals: mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel and moreComing soon
- DT27-03Non-ferrous metals: aluminium, copper, tin and moreComing soon
- DT27-04Alloys: how mixing metals changes their propertiesComing soon
- DT27-06Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessComing soon
- DT27-08The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costComing soon
Metals: shaping, casting, heat treating, joining and finishingDT280 of 6 out
- DT28-01Metal stock forms: sheet, rod, bar, tube, strip, angle and standard componentsComing soon
- DT28-03Bending, pressing, forging and extruding metalComing soon
- DT28-04Casting metal: sand, die and lost wax casting, and powder metallurgyComing soon
- DT28-05Annealing and work hardening: softening metal so it can be workedComing soon
- DT28-06Joining metal: welding, brazing, soldering, rivets, nuts and boltsComing soon
- DT28-08Finishing metal: paint, powder coating, galvanising, plating and anodisingComing soon
Modern, smart and composite materials, and technical textilesDT330 of 4 out
- DT33-01Modern materials: graphene, metal foams, titanium, nanomaterials and biopolymersComing soon
- DT33-02Smart materials: what they are, and the ones that change colourComing soon
- DT33-03Smart materials that move or sense force: shape memory alloys, polymorph and QTCComing soon
- DT33-04Composite materials: GRP, carbon fibre, reinforced concrete and packagingComing soon
Polymers: the types, their properties and their usesDT340 of 7 out
- DT34-01Thermoforming and thermosetting polymersComing soon
- DT34-02Thermoforming polymers: acrylic, HIPS, polythene, polypropylene, PVC and PETComing soon
- DT34-03More thermoforming polymers: nylon and polycarbonateComing soon
- DT34-04Thermosetting polymers: epoxy and polyester resins and the formaldehydesComing soon
- DT34-05Properties of polymersComing soon
- DT34-06Plastics in products: seating, electrical fittings and additivesComing soon
- DT34-07Reinforcing and stiffening polymers: section shape, GRP and triangulationComing soon
Where polymers come fromDT350 of 2 out
- DT35-02The ecological and social footprint of polymersComing soon
- DT35-03Biopolymers: Biopol, PLA and biodegradable plasticsComing soon
Forming polymers: from stock form to productDT360 of 7 out
- DT36-01Polymer stock forms: sheet, rod, film, granules and foamComing soon
- DT36-02Line bending plastic sheetComing soon
- DT36-03Vacuum formingComing soon
- DT36-04Press moulding and compression mouldingComing soon
- DT36-05Injection mouldingComing soon
- DT36-06Extrusion of polymersComing soon
- DT36-07Blow mouldingComing soon
Working with polymers: cutting, joining and finishingDT370 of 1 out
- DT37-01Cutting, drilling, filing and casting plasticsComing soon
Circuit calculations: Ohm's law, resistors and potential dividersDT380 of 4 out
- DT38-01Ohm's law and electrical power: V = IR and P = VIComing soon
- DT38-02Resistors: colour code, tolerance and variable resistorsComing soon
- DT38-03Series and parallel circuitsComing soon
- DT38-04Potential dividers: sensing circuits with an LDR or thermistorComing soon
Switching circuits: diodes, transistors and relaysDT390 of 4 out
- DT39-01Diodes and LEDs: one-way current and the current-limiting resistorComing soon
- DT39-02Transistors: switching and amplifyingComing soon
- DT39-03Relays: switching a higher-voltage circuitComing soon
- DT39-04Latching circuits: relay latches, motor reversing and the thyristorComing soon
Integrated circuits: op-amps, timers and logicDT400 of 5 out
- DT40-01Op-amps: comparators and gainComing soon
- DT40-02Capacitors and the 555 monostable timerComing soon
- DT40-03The 555 astable: pulse generatorsComing soon
- DT40-04Logic gates and truth tablesComing soon
- DT40-05Logic control systems: combining gates on 4000-series chipsComing soon
Mechanisms in depth: converting motion, machines, friction and momentsDT410 of 4 out
- DT41-01Ratchets, screw threads and choosing a mechanism to convert motionComing soon
- DT41-02Simple machines: wheel and axle, screw jack and pulley blocksComing soon
- DT41-03Friction, lubrication and bearingsComing soon
- DT41-04Moments: balancing levers and beams, and designing a lever machineComing soon
Structures in depth: members, stress and materialsDT420 of 3 out
- DT42-01Beams, struts and ties: how length, section and material change strengthComing soon
- DT42-02Stress, strain and factor of safetyComing soon
- DT42-03Structural materials, joining sections and designing a static structureComing soon
Systems products: materials and componentsDT430 of 1 out
- DT43-01Materials in systems products: cars, appliances, conductors and insulatorsComing soon
Making electronic products: circuits, boards and finishesDT440 of 3 out
- DT44-01Testing circuits: breadboards, simulation and multimetersComing soon
- DT44-02Making printed circuit boards: photo etching and quality controlComing soon
- DT44-03Building circuits: mounting, soldering and working safelyComing soon
Geometric constructions for graphic productsDT450 of 3 out
- DT45-01Bisecting and dividing lines and angles, and drawing aidsComing soon
- DT45-02Constructing polygons, and enlarging and reducing shapesComing soon
- DT45-03Circles, tangents, arcs and ellipsesComing soon
Rendering and presenting graphic productsDT460 of 3 out
- DT46-01Rendering: line weight, tone, shadow, colour and materialsComing soon
- DT46-02Presentation layout and letteringComing soon
- DT46-03Signs, symbols and what graphic products are forComing soon
Your coursework project: investigating the problemDT470 of 5 out
- DT47-01From the context to a design problemComing soon
- DT47-02Finding out what your user needsComing soon
- DT47-04Choosing research methods and drawing conclusionsComing soon
- DT47-05Writing a design briefComing soon
- DT47-06Writing a specification that can be testedComing soon
Your coursework project: designing and developingDT480 of 5 out
- DT48-01Generating a wide range of design ideasComing soon
- DT48-02Communicating your ideas: sketches, notes, models and CADComing soon
- DT48-03Evaluating your ideas as you goComing soon
- DT48-04Developing your idea by modelling and testingComing soon
- DT48-06The final design proposalComing soon
Your coursework project: planning and making the prototypeDT490 of 3 out
- DT49-01Planning the manufacture: working drawings and a making planComing soon
- DT49-02Making the prototype: tools, processes and safe workingComing soon
- DT49-03Accuracy, quality and finish in the prototypeComing soon
Your coursework project: testing and evaluatingDT500 of 3 out
- DT50-01Testing your prototypeComing soon
- DT50-02Evaluating your prototype and suggesting improvementsComing soon
- DT50-03A life cycle assessment of your prototypeComing soon