Unit 1 - Area of Study 2:
Producing and evaluating a redeveloped product
Outcome 2
Select and apply materials, tools, equipment and processes to make a redeveloped product, and compare this with the original product.
Examples of learning activities
- Research and present information on the origins, sources and classification of at least two materials from within the same category (see pages 12 in the study design). For example, research conventional cotton and organic cotton; hoop pine and pinus radiata; copper and brass. Use Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint to share information with the class.
- Develop and present a materials test for a specific property such as strength, elasticity, or durability; photograph the testing procedures and make recommendations on the suitability of the materials for specific uses/applications. Use
Canva, PowerPoint or
Evernote to create a digital poster or article.
- Research how a furniture manufacturer chooses materials for its products. Explain which materials are considered ‘good’ choices and why.
- Trial construction/joining techniques and annotate their suitability and application/use for a specific product.
Develop a production schedule showing the stages of production, the tools, equipment and machines to be used and safety procedures to be followed. Include quality measures/checks and a production timeline.
- Complete a list of the materials and costs, and fixtures and fittings used.
- Choose at least two different pieces of equipment to be used during the production of a redeveloped product. Complete a written risk assessment that identifies the risk/hazard, assesses the level of risk and eliminates or controls the risk. Use a risk assessment application, such as
Risk Assessor Lite.
- Evaluate the finished product using the pre-determined four-part evaluation criterion. Compare the redeveloped product with the original one in relation to improvements in sustainability, appearance and function.
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Detailed example
Development of a scheduled production plan
Demonstrate how to write a few steps of a scheduled production plan so that students may create their own. Students may refer to production plans or steps found in online tutorials/ websites, for example,
Instructables or
wikiHow. The scheduled production plan could be set out as follows:
Scheduled production plan example
| Stage/step in production | Materials and equipment needed | Safety/risk management measures | Quality measures | Time
estimate | Timeline/
schedule |
|---|
|
Example 1: pin and hand stitch invisible zip into centre back seam of skirt |
Example 1: skirt back pieces, invisible zip, pins, sewing needle, thread |
Example 1:
keep pins in container when not in use; keep fingers away from tips of pins and needles |
Example 1: ensure invisible zip is hand stitched with even seam allowance prior to machine sewing |
Example 1:
30 minutes |
Example 1: week 2/5 of production |
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Example 2: sand surface of desk top until surface is even and smooth |
Example 2: desk top piece, sanding block, fine grain sandpaper, face mask |
Example 2:
ensure that sanding is done in a ventilated area; use fine grain sandpaper, ensure that fingers are kept away from sanding block where possible |
Example 2: ensure that sanding is done evenly and that sanding dust is removed before finishing with varnish |
Example 2:
1 hour |
Example 2: week 7/8 of production |