1. Revised GCSE Manufacturing Launch event Stormont Hotel, Belfast – Monday 24 th November 2008 Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh – Tuesday 25 th November 2008

2. Agenda 13.00 Introduction –Mr P McShane Subject Officer CCEA 13.20 Externally Assessed Units –Mr Hugh Austin/Mr Conor Lavery Summary - Spec/SAM discussion - Q&A 14.20 Controlled Assessment Units –Mr Kevin McKenna/Mr Conor Lavery Summary - Spec/SAM discussion - Q&A 14.50 CCEA support/Q&A

3. Manufacturing

4. Why revise specifications? All awarding bodies must conform to the rules of the Regulatory Authorities. The shelf life of any specification is five years.

5. Why revise specifications? To ensure that content and assessment reflect the needs of learners and the needs of the society, economy and environment in which they live and work.

6. Why revise specifications? Our aim is to provide teachers, lecturers and tutors with top-class qualifications that are refreshingly relevant, stimulating and rewarding for their learners.

7. The process of revision Key activities have included: Identification of subject criteria in collaboration with QCA and all other UK regulatory bodies. Consultation and communication with stakeholders.

8. Consultation Phase 1 Online consultation with teachers on our current specifications Phase 2 Online consultation with teachers on our revised specifications Subject specific workshops Subject Advisory Teams And Equality Impact Assessment

9. Key Changes Controlled assessment in all subjects except Religious Studies and Economics Unitisation in many subjects Quality of written communication (QWC), now embedded in the mark scheme

10. GCSE Manufacturing Key Features Unitised specification Single Award Controlled Assessment –CCEA provides task –Unit 2 – Working dwg provided –Unit 2 - NO portfolio required Vocationally relevant

11. Spec at a glance (Page 5)

12. Controlled Assessment Tasks will be reviewed every two years to ensure that they continue to set an appropriate challenge and remain valid, reliable and stimulating The following skills will be assessed through controlled assessment: – design a product – manufacture a product

13. Controlled Assessment Rules are defined for the three stages of the assessment: –Task setting –Task taking –Task marking

14. Task setting Candidates are required to complete a portfolio for: –Unit 1: Manufacturing Design Candidates are required to complete a product for: –Unit 5: Manufacturing Production We set the tasks each year

15. Task Taking Authenticity –Tasks must be completed under informal supervision –Research: limited supervision Feedback –Monitoring progress –Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety

16. Task Marking Teachers mark the controlled assessment tasks using mark schemes that we provide Centres with more than one teaching group must carry out internal standardisation We will moderate centre marking

17. Controlled Assessment Units Units 1 & 2 Mr Hugh Austin/Mr Fintan Maguire Revised GCSE Manufacturing writing team

18. Task Setting There are two tasks for GCSE Manufacturing Unit 1: Manufacturing Design ( 30% of the overall award) Unit 2 Manufacturing Production ( 30% of the overall award) We issue the tasks in September of each year for candidates starting Year 11. Candidates must submit the completed tasks in May of Year 12.

19. Spec at a glance (Page 5)

20. Task taking Page 21

22. Controlled Assessment Unit 1

23. Unit 1 Content Portfolio Research - 5 hours Content 3.1.1 P.7 3.1.1 Students should be able to : Interpret a design brief so that they understand the client’s requirements with regard to the products’s: Function Performance Intended markets Quantity Styling/Aesthetics Quality standards Cost Timescales for delivery 3.1.2 Students should be able to: -Develop a product design specification: Pick out the key features from the design brief Research information on each feature Reference P. 26 Skills to be assessed (a) + part of (b)

24. Unit 1 Content Portfolio Production of Portfolio – 20 hours To include 3.1.1Design Briefs 3.1.2 Product design specifications 3.1.3 Materials details and constraints 3.1.4 Production details and constraints 3.1.5Quality standards 3.1.6 Developing design ideas 3.1.7 Presenting a design solution 3.1.8 Modifying Design Solutions Assessment criteria and mark bands are on pages 26 + 27 (b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h) Total 39 marks Total marks for research and portfolio work is 44 marks It is important to emphasis to students that Learning outcomes presented in Unit 1 reflect the the assessment criteria and mark bands shown on pages 26 + 27. ONLY material outlined in the assessment criteria should be in the pupils portfolios. NO additional material is required

25. Unit 1 Manufacturing Design Skills to be assessed Skills to be assessed (a) Interpretation of client briefs 5 marks (b) Production of design specifications 9 marks (c) Awareness and application of material and component constraints 4 marks (d) Awareness and application of production constraints 4 marks (e) Awareness and application of quality standards 4 marks (f) Development of design ideas 8 marks (g) Presentation of a design solution 4 marks Total marks available 44 marks

26. Unit 1 Manufacturing Design ( a + b )

27. Unit 1 Manufacturing Design ( c - g )

28. Unit 1 Manufacturing Design ( h )

29. Unit 2 Manufacturing Production In this unit students work as part of a team to manufacture a quantity of products involving two different materials. They learn about: Students learn how to: Using a production plan Using a schedule for manufacture Using tools, machinery and equipment, including computer-aided manufacture (CAM), safely Combining, assembling and finishing materials and components Using and applying quality control techniques Recording and responding to quality data Health, hygiene and safety, and What makes an effective team

30. Unit 2 Content There may be some links between this unit and Unit 1: Engineering Design and Graphical Communication, and with the knowledge and understanding developed in Unit 3: Engineering Technology. Content to include 3.2.1 Production Plans and Schedules for Manufacture 3.2.2 Teamwork 3.2.3 Preparing Materials, Components, Ingredients, Tools, Equipment and Machinery 3.2.4 Processing Materials and Components 3.2.5 Combining, Assembling and Finishing Materials and Components 3.2.6 Applying Quality and Production Control Techniques during Manufacture 3.2.7 Health Safety and Hygiene

31. Controlled Assessment Unit 2

45. Plant Stand

48. TV Cabinet / Video Storage system

49. Display Cabinet

50. Domestic Light

51. Could this idea be developed - Table Camera Tripod?

54. Chair Design

55. Rotating High Chair A CD Rack

62. Unit 2 Manufacturing Production Skills to be assessed Skills to be Assessed (a) Use production plans 4 marks (b) Work as a team member 6 marks (c) Prepare for manufacture 6 marks (d) Process materials and components 8 marks (e) Combine, assemble and finish materials and components 8 marks (f) Apply quality and production controls 4 marks (g) Apply health and safety procedures 4 marks Total marks available 40 marks

63. Unit 2 Manufacturing Production ( a – e )

64. Unit 2 Manufacturing Production ( f – g )

65. Externally Assessed Unit Unit 3 Mr Kevin McKenna/Mr Conor Lavery Revised GCSE Manufacturing writing team

66. Unit 3 40% of the overall award Comprises of two I hour examinations, externally assessed Examination available every January and summer beginning in Summer 2010 Specimen papers are available

67. Unit 3: Paper 1 Students will be tested on: Their knowledge of the use and impact of: - ICT; -Automation -Components -Modern materials -Control technology and Their knowledge and understanding of products, tools, and equipment associated with the manufacturing industry

68. Unit 3: Paper 2 This paper will be based on pre- release materials. Test students on their research into a product specified

71. Unit 3 Specification Pages 14 to 16 SAM (Specification Assessment Material) Pages 3 to 25

73. Paper 2 Pre-Release Pages 27 to 29

74. Building from Key Stage 3 This specification offers a range of links & opportunities that will allow you to build on the T&D work you have done within the KS3 curriculum. The majority of the curriculum objectives/personal capabilities & cross curricular skills are covered across the specification.

75. Key Stage 3 (Contd) E.G. Unit 2 Manufacturing Production Be reliable and committed to tasks Moral Character Develop as an individual

76. Key Stage 3 (Contd) Cross Curricular Skills Communication Using ICT Using Mathematics Unit 2 Applying QC Techniques Unit 1 Concept Sketches /Notes Unit 1 Evaluations Unit 1 3D CAD Unit 3 Research

77. Our Support Programme Autumn 2008 – Spring 2009 Launch events (Oct – Dec 2008) Subject specific support days in preparation for teaching GCSE from September 2009. (Jan – April 2009)

78. Our Support Programme contd Agreement trials Exemplification of standards (September – November 2011)

79. Our Support Programme contd e-Support Package Subject micro-sites (introducing interactive student support) www.ccea.org.uk/technologywww.ccea.org.uk/technology The revised specification Specimen assessment materials Schemes of work Student guides Controlled assessment guidance material Chief Examiner’s reports www.ccea.org.uk

80. Manufacturing Microsite

81. T&D Microsite

82. Our commitment to you In person A local team fully committed to supporting you Accessible subject officers and specification support officers Tailored guidance from a subject specialist Centre visits on request

83. Additional GCSE Support Support Events – Spring term 2009 Podcasts – Examination tips from Senior team – Student testimonials

84. Staying informed For information on all our support events go to www.ccea.org.ukwww.ccea.org.uk Click on the Events icon (top left)

85. Contact details Subject Officer: Paddy McShane Email:pmcshane@ccea.org.uk Telephone:028 90 261200 Ext 2133 Specification Support Officer: Catriona Skelton Email:cskelton@ccea.org.uk Telephone:028 90 261200 Ext 2292 Distribution: Michelle Hannaway Email: mhannaway@ccea.org.uk Telephone:028 90 261200 Ext 2161