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Smart Tech Qualifications and Information

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Level 1

Level 1, Unit 1 - Product design and visualisation (5 credits)

1. relate opportunities and constraints to a product design.	2. visualise product solutions to meet identified needs.	3. present evaluations of designs.
1.1 identify opportunities for a product or solution.	2.1 identify key aspects in a design brief.	3.1 collect evidence for presenting the design.
1.2 identify constraints on a product or solution.	2.2 gather information to develop a solution.	3.2 present strengths and weaknesses in a visual prototype.
1.3 consider commercial sustainability of a product or solution.	2.3 design and test sketches and models to visualise a solution.	3.3 use appropriate digital and/or physical models to support presenting a design.
	2.4 use appropriate digital and physical media to design a product.	3.4 receive feedback from presenting a design.
	2.5 prepare a visual prototype of the solution.	3.5 act on feedback to improve a design.

Level 1, Unit 2 - Product manufacture (5 credits)

1. relate a product's design to its manufacture.	2. use tools and information to support the manufacturing process.	3. present an evaluation of manufacturing processes.
1.1 check quality in a design in preparation for manufacture.	2.1 select the tools needed for manufacture.	3.1 collect evidence for presenting the manufacturing process.
1.2 use scale and dimensions to associate plans with manufacture.	2.2 prepare information to manufacture a product.	3.2 present strengths and weaknesses in the manufacturing process.
1.3 prepare and document files to support the process of moving from design to manufacture.	2.3 use manufacturing tools with appropriate precision and attention to safety.	3.3 use appropriate digital and/or physical drawings or models to support a presentation of the manufacturing process.
1.4 make adjustments to a design as a result of feedback from the manufacturing process.	2.4 fabricate a product using appropriate materials and settings.	3.4 receive feedback from presenting the manufacturing process.
	2.5 finish or assemble parts and components.	3.5 act on feedback to improve work.
	2.6 identify and correct errors to make improvements to work.

Level 1, Unit 3 - Smart electronics (5 credits)

1. understand analogue circuits.	2. understand digital control.	3. combine analogue and digital systems.
1.1 identify circuit components and symbols.	2.1 identify digital circuit components.	3.1 identify a trigger point in a changing voltage.
1.2 identify valid circuits.	2.2 identify program elements that control physical components.	3.2 follow instructions to build a Smart system.
1.3 set up a physical analogue circuit for a purpose.	2.3 debug a control program to get it working.	3.3 use a program to control a physical system.
1.4 distinguish between analogue and digital products.	2.4 use switches to control actions.	3.4 combine Smart technology in a design to improve the user experience.

Level 2

Level 2, Unit 1 - Product design and visualisation (5 credits)

1. relate opportunities and constraints to a product design.	2. visualise product solutions to meet identified needs.	3. present evaluations of designs.
1.1 describe opportunities for a product or solution.	2.1 explain key aspects in a design brief.	3.1 organise evidence for presenting the design.
1.2 describe constraints on a product or solution.	2.2 gather information to develop a solution.	3.2 explain strengths and weaknesses in a visual prototype.
1.3 consider commercial sustainability of a product or solution.	2.3 design and test sketches and models to visualise a solution.	3.3 use appropriate digital and/or physical models to support presenting a design.
	2.4 use appropriate digital and physical media to design a product.	3.4 receive feedback from presenting a design.
	2.5 prepare a visual prototype of the solution.	3.5 act on feedback to improve a design.

Level 2, Unit 2 - Product manufacture (5 credits)

1. relate a product's design to its manufacture.	2. use tools and information to support the manufacturing process.	3. present evaluation of manufacturing processes.
1.1 check quality in a design in preparation for manufacture.	2.1 select the tools needed for manufacture.	3.1 organise evidence for presenting the manufacturing process.
1.2 work with scales and dimensions when associating plans with manufacture.	2.2 prepare and plan information for the manufacturing a process.	3.2 explain strengths and weaknesses in the manufacturing process including economic and environmental considerations.
1.3 prepare and document files to support the process of moving from design to manufacture.	2.3 use manufacturing tools with appropriate precision and safety.	3.3 use appropriate digital and/or physical models to support a presentation of the manufacturing process.
1.4 make adjustments to a design as a result of feedback from the manufacturing process.	2.4 fabricate a product using appropriate materials and settings.	3.4 receive feedback from presenting the manufacturing process.
	2.5 finish or assemble parts and components.	3.5 act on feedback to improve my work.
	2.6 explain how to correct errors to make improvements to work.

Level 2, Unit 3 - Smart electronics (5 credits)

1. understand analogue circuits.	2. understand digital control.	3. combine analogue and digital systems.
1.1 describe the purpose of circuit components and symbols.	2.1 describe the purpose of digital circuit components.	3.1 describe the process of analogue to digital conversion.
1.2 build valid circuits.	2.2 create program elements that control physical components.	3.2 build a Smart system.
1.3 set up and debug a physical analogue circuit for a purpose.	2.3 explain bugs in a control program and get it working.	3.3 explain how to use a program to control a physical system.
1.4 explain the difference between analogue and digital products.	2.4 use logic to control actions.	3.4 combine Smart technology in a design to improve the user experience.