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Design and test a soapbox cart using CAD software

Challenge reference: 10431

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Design and technology
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Employment
Vocational area
Construction
Skills
Ability to learn Problem solving
Learning aim
The learner will design a soap box cart using CAD software. They will then make the cart and test it following health and safety guidelines.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Research a range of soap box cart designs and identify the advantages and disadvantages of the designs.
  • 2 .   Draw at least five prototype designs by hand.
  • 3 .   Improve prototype designs to create a refined soapbox car design.
  • 4 .   Use CAD software to create drawings of parts of the soapbox car.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Use the internet and presentation software to find and showcase six soapbox cart designs and identify two advantages and disadvantages for each design
  • Present designs to peers and take feedback on them
  • Use hand drawing techniques and tools to draw at least five prototype designs
  • Present the designs to peers and take feedback
  • Use a drawing board and a technical drawing sheet to create a finalised design by hand
  • Discuss final designs with peers and take feedback
  • Make improvements to the design following feedback
  • Use appropriate CAD software (such as Fusion 360) to design two individual parts to use for the soapbox cart
  • Use 3D printing technology to create two parts to use on the soapbox cart, selecting appropriate materials
  • Use additive manufacturing methods to produce simple parts for the soapbox cart e.g. washers, grips, clips etc
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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