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Remember course work 60% : Exam 40%.

Your mock exam results will help calculate roughly with your course work marks
what you might get in the summer. It will also indicate personal areas of focus.

GCSE Product Design: Mock


Revision.
Mock Exam 20th January.

4 Revision Lessons.
Additional Revision Tuesday session 5.

GCSE Product Design Revision.

On Wednesday 20th January you will be


sitting your mock exam in product design.
This will be 90 minutes long and will cover
core areas of the theory. This will be a
good test of your subject knowledge.
It will also give your teacher an indication
of what you know and what you dont
know.
The paper will cover:
Human Factors
Inclusive Design
Product Marketing
Sustainability
The 6Rs
Materials & Finishes
Health & Safety
Consumer Issues
Product Methods
Manufacturing Methods

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

This afternoon we will be


covering:
Sustainability
The 6Rs
Global Responsibility

Revision will be covered by:


Note taking in your revision
books
Quizzes
Past exam questions
Worksheets
There is also a revision website
that has been created for you to
use.
Todays section fits under topic 6.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Starter activity: Whats the specification?


Working independently - look at the two products in the
images provided.

Make a list in your exercise books of the PROS & CONS of both
of these bags.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.
PROS
Free to the consumer
Readily available
Biodegradable inks now added for natural decomposition.
CONS
Bad for the environment
End up in land fill
Often non recyclable
PROS

Long lasting/stronger/fashionable

Can replace in the store of which bought for free

Kinder for the environment/reduces use of plastic bags

Can be repaired if required.


CONS

Initial higher cost

Relies on the consumer to remember to bring the bag each time


they shop.

Not water proof/resistant.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.

Tesco - Bags for Life

Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

They encourage
customers to refuse
standard bags &
rethink about how
they carry their
shopping in order to
reduce the number of
bags used.

The Natural
Green Bag A
strong fabric
bag which can
be reused and
repaired if
needed.

Tescos offer
recycling of
their standard
carrier bags in
all their stores.

Bag For Life


- can be reused, if it
breaks it can be
exchanged for a new
one and the old one
will be recycled.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

What are the big sustainability issues for designers?


Resource use - We use so much and so many materials.

Many of the products we use daily use materials that are in


scarce supply and are non-renewable.
If everyone in the world used as any resources as we do in
the UK, wed need three planets to sustain us.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Climate Change
Many products use a lot of energy to:
Process materials and produce
Transport
Use and dispose

The Big issues

The energy used throughout the product lifecycle releases carbon


dioxide, which contributes towards climate change.

(Q) In terms of climate change what problems can this pose?


Write your response in your revision book. Discussion to follow.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

The 6Rs could be a way of


helping you think about the
reducing the impact of a new
product on the environment and
people.
Activity:
Match the 6Rs on your worksheet
to their definitions. To save time
simply draw an arrow matching
up the definition to the title.

Once completed & checked


these will be glued into your
exercise books.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

How did you do? Check answers


RETHINK: Do we make too many products? Design in a way that
considers people and the environment.
REFUSE: Dont use a material or buy a product if you dont need it or
if its bad for people or the environment.
REDUCE: Cut down the amount of material and energy you use as
much as you can.
REUSE: Use a product to make something else with all or parts of it.
RECYCLE: Reprocess a material or product and make something
else.
REPAIR: When a product breaks down or doesnt work properly, fix it.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.


Environmental Concerns in terms of materials, manufacture and disposal.

Often referred to as the 6 Rs.

Six words beginning with the letter R.


Each describes an action that can be taken to
reduce the environmental impact of products.

Recycle
Reduce
Reuse

Rethink
Refuse
Repair

Its important that designers do their part in taking these things in to


account when designing new products.
In terms of your controlled assessment you need to discuss MESS
development in order to access the top level band grades.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Recycling is where products are converted back to


their basic materials and remade into new
products.
Examples include:
Glass crushed, melted and made into new bottles.
Plastic bottles recycled into drainage pipes and
clothing. (It takes 25 two litre plastic bottles to
make one fleece.)

Designers and manufacturers of products need to


design products for recycling. Many local
councils now collect materials that can be
recycled separately from normal domestic
waste.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Consumers need to look to reduce the


number of products they buy, or consider
buying products that use less energy.
Manufacturers are looking to design
products that:
Have less materials in the product
Take less energy to manufacture
Need less packaging during transport.
Retailers can reduce carbon emissions by
transporting products straight to the
consumer from the place of manufacture,
instead of via warehouses and shops.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Lots of items can be reused in the same form.

Glass milk bottles are a classic product that is


reused. A more recent product that can be
reused is a printer cartridge, which can be
refilled.
Some products have filters that can be
washed rather than using disposable, singleuse filters.
Consumers could sell or donate products
they no longer use themselves, so that
someone else can use them.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Consumers can ask the question,


Do I really need this product?
(Do you really need to replace
your mobile phone every year?)
Designers and manufacturers
can make products that do the
same job more efficiently.
They can design the packaging
so that it is easier to recycle (for
example, by making the
packaging from a single
material).

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

The designer and manufacturer have an


increasing need to think about how the
consumer will react to their products; will they
refuse them?

Refillable

They can ask the following questions:


Should they refuse the product because it is
too inefficient (in use, or in its use of
materials)?
Should they refuse the product because its
packaging creates too much waste?
(Disposable cups from the coffee shop, plastic
carrier bags from the supermarket, plastic water
bottles.)

X
Disposable

The consumer has the choice as to whether they


buy /use a product or not.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Introducing the Six Rs.


Rethink Refuse Recycle Repair Reduce Reuse.

Instead of throwing things away consumers


need to think more about having things
repaired.
Designers have a responsibility to design
products that can be repaired more
easily.
It takes fewer resources to replace a part
of a product, than to replace the whole
item.
Could an item be upgraded instead of
replace with a new one?

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

Topic 6 Revision notes to be played on the hyperlink below.


http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/section-b-topic-5--6.html

Homework Create your own revision notes.

Week 1: Wednesday 6.1.16.

This afternoon we have been looking at sustainability and the 6Rs. This is a topic which crops
up regularly in the exam paper and does feature in your mock exam.
For homework I would like you to read the information sheet, highlight the key words/terms and
then make your own version on the blank document.

Revision Tip.
Often re-writing
words helps you
remember them.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

This afternoon we will be


covering:
Human Factors
Anthropometrics
Ergonomics
Inclusive Design

Revision will be covered by:


Note taking in your revision
books
Quizzes
Past exam questions
Worksheets
There is also a revision website
that has been created for you to
use.
Todays section fits under topic 5.

A QUICK RE-CAP FROM LAST LESSON.


In your revision exercise book write todays date (8.1.16) and the title previous
lesson quiz and answer these questions.

REPAIR.

What am I?
Symbol name
& meaning.

What do I mean?
Can you explain
the definition.

Can you draw the FSC


SYMBOL & example
why it is used.
Can you draw my
symbol?

What am I?
Symbol name
& meaning.

You have 10 minutes


to complete. Then
swap for peer
marking.

What am I?
Symbol name & can you
provide a product which
may be able to be
recycled using this
method?

REDUCE.
What do I mean?
Can you explain
the definition.

A QUICK RE-CAP FROM LAST LESSON.


In your revision exercise book write todays date (8.1.16) and the title previous
lesson quiz and answer these questions.
Means that the product
cannot be placed in a
normal bin & needs specialist
recycling facilities. Usually
found on electrical products
and batteries.
What am I?
Symbol name & meaning.

Keep Britain tidy logo.


Encouraging people to
respect their area and not
litter.
What am I?
Symbol name & meaning.

REPAIR.
To fix something instead of
replacing or buying a new
one. Reduce costs and
waste of materials.

The FSC SYMBOL. For


every tree cut down,
three more are
replaced in its place.

Can you draw my


symbol?

Symbol means that


you can recycle glass
bottles. (E.g.) green
bottle glass, wine
bottles, drinks etc. it
can then be cleaned
and reused or broken
down into other
products.

REDUCE.
Reduce the amount of materials in
a product, take less energy/time to
manufacture, less packaging.
Consumers can reduce the amount
they buy also.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Ergonomics
How products are designed & shaped to fit the users needs.

These two short videos explain what ergonomics is and why it is


important in design.
Questions to follow.
http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/section-b-topic-5--6.html

5th-95th percentile

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Ignore the extremes


Top 5% and bottom 5% taken out
Consider the rest as a normal range
Be selective tallest for doors, shortest for chairs?

5th-95th

percentile

Percentiles are shown in anthropometry


tables and they tell you whether the
measurement given in the tables relates to
the 'average' person, or someone who is
above or below average in a certain
dimension.
If you look at the heights of a group of
adults, you'll probably notice that most of
them look about the same height. A few
may be noticeably taller and a few may be
noticeably shorter.

This 'same height' will be near the average


(called the 'mean in statistics) and is shown
in anthropometry tables as the fiftieth
percentile, often written as '50th percentile'.
This means that it is the most likely height in
a group of people. If we plotted a graph of
the heights (or most other dimensions) of
our group of people, it would look similar to
this.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Ergonomics

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Key important areas for an ergonomic product are:

Efficiency - people to their products


Efficiency - people in their working environments
Comfort
Ease of use
Safety

Most importantly:
Has to be comfortable
Easy to use
Help with day to day life
Benefit the user and be safe.

Ergonomes
Ergonomes are models of
people in normal proportions.
Sometimes they are full size and
sometimes to scale.
They help designers make
decisions about sizes,
positioning etc.
Appearance Prototype:

Making a model out of the actual


materials/scale before going into
production.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Modelling.
Manikin- An anatomical 3D model of
the human body.
A jointed model of the human body
used by artists, especially to
demonstrate the arrangement of
drapery. Also called lay figure.
They are useful for assessing the
relationship of body parts to spatial
arrangements represented by a 3D
model, for example, a chair to a desk.
They are generally more expensive
than mannequins but they give a
better representation of the overall
ergonomics in the design context.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

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Anthropometrics.
How data & measurement of the human body is reflected in the design &
manufacture of products.

Anthropometrics

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The study of human measurements


Numerous data available
Need to be selective
Match target group

Using Anthropometric Data.


Choosing the best measurement from
anthropometric data is important.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Anthropometric Example.
The Examination table you will sit at when
completing your IB exams.

Designed to complement the school chair


Correct working height.
Regulation size work area.

Designed to
fit the 5th-95th
percentile

Key measurements include the


floor to thigh, floor to shoulder
blades and inside of the calf to
the back of the seat.
Dont forget the hip
measurement.
Floor to elbow is a key
measurement when deciding
upon the height of the work
surface.

The arm reach is an important


measurement when deciding
on the depth of workstations.
Dont forget that we move
from the hip when reaching
forward so a work surface
could be a lot deeper than first
considered.

Anthropometric Example.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Car driving position

An office working Chair

Many seats adjust to make


the position more efficient
for the user. Car seats are
probably one of the best
examples.
(Q) What adjustment does:
A do?
B do?
C do?

There are numerous adjustments


found on office chairs to make them
more efficient to a wide range of
users.
(Q) Can you name what A,B,C does?

Some office chairs also have foot


rails.
(Q) How do you think this could help?

Draw both of these products and label what A,B & C does. Discussion to follow.

Anthropometric Example.

Car driving position

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.


A Adjust the height of the
headrest to support the
users neck when driving.
Different heights drive cars
so it is essential that they
can adjust to suit their
needs.

(Q) What adjustment does:


A do?
B do?
C do?

B Adjust the angle of the


back support, especially the
low back. Allows the driver to
feel comfortable at the
wheel and reduces their
need to lean forward when
driving.
C Adjust distance from the seat to the
break/accelerator. If you are short (like me) you will
have short legs so being near to the steering wheel
and pedals are important for being able to drive
safely. Reduces strain on the user also.

How did you do?

Anthropometric Example.

An office working chair.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.


A Adjust the height of the back
support so that it cover the back.
Adjust according to the height of the
user. Adjust easily using the dial on the
back of the support.

B Adjust the angle of seat. The seat


can be tipped forward or back to
support the user when they are sitting
and working at a desk.

C Adjust the height of the seat. This would be used


to increase the height in-line with the desk or table
you are working at. It would reduce strain to the
users back, eyes and hands when working/using a
computer.

How did you do?

Anthropometric Example.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

Computer workstations Adjustable workstations


Computer workstations have
numerous ergonomic issues to
prevent eye strain, repetitive
strain injury, back ache etc.

(Q) How can you prevent eye


strain?
(Q) How can you prevent
back ache?

The work surface height is also adjustable


in the best solutions.

In terms of a adjustable desk height


what type of person could this benefit?
Think OUTSIDE of the box!

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.


Lets have a go at a past exam
Question.
This question is about ergonomics & Anthropometrics.
This question is about human factors and product labelling.
(i)

What is meant by the term anthropometrics?

........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2 Marks)

Remember 1 minute
= 1 mark.
(ii) Explain how anthropometrics was used in the design of the hair dryer
shown below.
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(4 marks)

Write the question


and then your
answer (in FULL
sentences) in your
revision book.

Answer & Moderator Comments.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

(i) Anthropometrics literally means man (anthro) measurements (metric). It is the measurement of the
size and proportions of the human body, as well as parameters such as reach and visual range
capabilities. Anthropometrics enables us to properly size items to "fit" the user. Reference to 5th, 50th and
95th percentile.
A sound description of anthropometrics.
2 marks
Do not accept ergonomics.
A simplistic statement.
1 mark
(ii) Average data for size of adult hand used to style grip, size of buttons, average reach / distance
of end of nozzle from head and handle;
measurements for length of cable reach and height of user in relationship to possible positions of
power socket. Average data for men and women selected to ensure fully inclusive. Reference to 5th,
50th and 95th percentile.
Do not accept ergonomics.
A concise and detailed response showing a good understanding of how anthropometrics is used in
practice. 2 relevant points developed in detail or 4 in brief.
4 marks
A good response showing a sound understanding of how anthropometrics is used in practice.
2 relevant points developed in detail and 1 in brief or 3 in brief
3 marks
A sound response showing a basic understanding of how anthropometrics is used in practice.
1 relevant point developed in detail or 2 in brief.
2 marks
A simplistic statement which mentions one point only.
1 mark

Homework Create your own revision notes.

Week 1: Friday 8.1.16.

This afternoon we have been reviewing last lessons topic in the form of a starter quiz. Looking at
sustainability and the 6Rs. This is a topic which crops up regularly in the exam paper and does feature
in your mock exam.
For homework I would like you to read the information sheet, highlight the key words/terms and then
make your own version on the blank document.

Revision Tip.
Often re-writing
words helps you
remember them.

Dont forget
Revision in 157 on Tuesday 3.15 4.30.

A QUICK RE-CAP FROM LAST LESSON.


In your revision exercise book write todays date (13.1.16) and the title
previous lesson quiz and answer these questions.
(Q1) 5th-95th percentile is shown on
the graph which one is used for a
door and a mobile phone and why?

(Q2) Using the definition


below can you name
what it is called?

(Q4) What am I called and what am I used for?

How products are


designed & shaped to fit
the users needs.
(Q3) Using the definition below
can you name what it is called?

How data & measurement of the human body is


reflected in the design & manufacture of products.

(Q5) What
ergonomic &
anthropometric
data has been used
in this products
design? Consider
how you use it.
You have 10 minutes to complete.

A QUICK RE-CAP FROM LAST LESSON.


In your revision exercise book write todays date (13.1.16) and the title
previous lesson quiz and answer these questions.
(A1) Door top 5% (the extreme).
Doors need to be high to fit all.
Mobile phone 50% (the
mean/average). Mobile phones are
designed for universal use by ALL
people of different sizes/ages/sexes.

(A2) ERGONOMICS.
How products are
designed & shaped to fit
the users needs.

(A3) ANTHROPOMETRICS.
How data & measurement of the
human body is reflected in the design
& manufacture of products.

(Q4) A ergonome or manikin. Used to


manipulate the movement of a human. Work
out sizes and dimensions for products.
(Q5) Shape, size,
colours, button
shape, layout of
buttons. Grips
added (rubber) to
hold easily.
You have 10 minutes to complete.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

SO.What is Inclusive Design?


Inclusive design (often called Universal design) refers to
the intention to produce buildings, products and
environments that are accessible to both people
without disabilities and people with disabilities.
It might be seen as the opposite of Exclusive Design
which is often aimed at a very small percentage of the
population.

Inclusive design is producing products that do not


discriminate the user!

Inclusive design

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

The basic definition of inclusive design is that products


and services should be designed to be easily usable by
as many people as possible.

Taking into account the differences between people


and their abilities, inclusive design looks at ways of
designing products to suit the majority of people and
avoid physical barriers and the need for adaptations.

In other words, good design, where


products are fit for purpose.

Everyday products

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

As well as the very specialised wheelchairs, designers


have been turning their attention to the every day
products all of us use.

How does this product


help the user?

How does this product


help the user?

How does this product


help the user?

Everyday products

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

As well as the very specialised wheelchairs, designers


have been turning their attention to the every day
products all of us use.
-Rubber moulded handles
help aid gripping.
- Wider handles aid support.

- Helps open can lids


- Reduce strain on the
users wrist
- Helps those with poor
strength.

- Reduces hand strain


- Prevents difficulty of
turning the tap as it has
a leaver.
- Easy to control.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Phones for partially sighted.


Models with a LCD display showing callers telephone numbers or
spoken announcement of the number of a caller require
subscription to a caller ID service.
Large and/or well spaced buttons on a telephone keypad may be
helpful if the user is blind, have low vision or reduced dexterity.

(Q) What are your thoughts on these products?


Do you feel they are inclusive? Do they offend? If so how? More importantly
how could they be improved? WRITE YOUR RESPONSE IN YOUR REVISION BOOK.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Big Button telephone.


The BT Big Button 100 has lots of features to make
calling easier for those with disabilities.

It has large, well spaced buttons ideal for anyone


who struggles to see a smaller keypad, easy volume
controls, an inductive coupler for use with a hearing
aid, and much more.

(Q) how could you improve this product?


WRITE & DRAW YOUR RESPONSE IN YOUR
REVISION BOOK.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Lets have a go at a past exam Question.


This question is about inclusive design. Products are often modified for disabled users.
Suggest how the telephone shown above could be modified to be
more suitable for each of the following users with disabilities.
Explain how the modification helps the user.
(i)

A hearing impaired user

Modification: ...................................................................................................
Explanation: ...................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(3 Marks)

(ii)

A visually impaired user

Modification: ...................................................................................................
Explanation: ...................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3 Marks)
(Total 6 marks)

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Answer & Moderator Comments.
(i) Any appropriate modification which will help the deaf user use the telephone more effectively.
(1 mark)
Modification 1 mark
e.g. light which flashes when the phone is ringing.

Explanation is relevant to and qualifies modification.


(2 marks)
Do not accept standard phone functions such as volume control, speakerphone and speed dial.
Simple statement.
(1 mark)
(ii) Any appropriate modification which will help the blind / visually impaired user use the telephone
more effectively.
Modification 1 mark
e.g. larger screen for visually impaired / remove screen, larger buttons, Braille on buttons.
Explanation is relevant to and qualifies modification.
(2 marks)
Do not accept standard phone functions such as volume control, speakerphone and speed dial.
Simple statement.
(1 mark)

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

This afternoon we will be


covering:
Product Marketing
Health & Safety
Consumer Issues
Safety

Revision will be covered by:


Note taking in your revision
books
Quizzes
Past exam questions
Worksheets
There is also a revision website
that has been created for you to
use.
Todays section fits under topic 2.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Safety &
Consumer Issues.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Exam expectations.
This topic is regularly tested in the written paper.
You are expected to be able to anticipate
potential safety hazards in the final product you
are designing and making as well as being able
to assess the risks to yourself and others during
the manufacturing stages.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Safe products.
Ensuring that products are safe is a
number one priority for designers
and manufacturers.
Lots of things such as making sure
products do not have sharp edges
or are made from non-toxic
materials are simply common
sense.
However, manufacturers are guided
by numerous laws and regulations.
Why would you avoid
sharp edges & toxic
paint?

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

British Toy & Hobbies Association


Represent the interests of British toy
manufacturers. 90% of the British market for toys
and games are represented by the Lion Mark.
For a toy to display the Lion Mark, the
supplier has signed a strict Code of
Practice, (the BATR Code is based on this
same document), which, as well as
covering toy safety matters, demands the
highest standards of ethics in advertising.

Why do you think toys


need to be STRICTLY
regulated?

Toy safety

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Make sure toys are suitable for the


age of the child. Some children,
particularly those under three, are
more vulnerable, particularly to
choking, and less able to cope with
particular toys than older children.
It should also be remembered that
there will be significant differences in
the abilities of those in the same age
group and those children with special
needs.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

British Standards Institute.


BSI devises tests that
products or components
have to meet.

It awards the Kitemark to


those products that meet
the standards.

This image often


features in the exam.
Make sure you are
confident in being
able to draw it onto
packaging and
explain its meaning.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

CE European Standards.
Simply means that the
product has been approved
for sale in the European Union.

This image often


features in the exam.
Make sure you are
confident in being
able to draw it onto
packaging and
explain its meaning.

The letters 'CE' on a product


are the manufacturer's claim
that the product meets the
requirements of all relevant
European Directives.

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Safety Symbols Quiz.

Draw the British Toy


& Hobbies
Association Symbol.

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Safety Symbols Quiz.

British Toy & Hobbies


Association

Week 2: Wednesday 13.1.16.

Safety Symbols Quiz.

Draw the Toy Safety


Symbol.

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Safety Symbols Quiz.

Toy Safety Symbol.

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Safety Symbols Quiz.


(Q) Explain what this
symbol means and
how it protects the
intended user.

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Safety Symbols Quiz.


Possible Answers:
Ensure toys are suitable for the age
range.
Safe.
Non-toxic paint is used.
No sharp edges.
No loose parts.
No potential choking hazards.
Suitable theme for their age range.

Workshop safety.

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As a minimum you should:


Wear eye protection when using tools and machinery
which create dust or sparks
Ensure loose hair is tied back and there is no loose
clothing when using power tools and machinery.

Why are goggles worn?


Why is tying hair back
important?

Excessive noise.

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Loud noise is not just a nuisance it can cause


serious and permanent harm.
Check whether you need to wear ear
defenders.

Why is this important?


How could this effect
the users health?

Clean air.

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Both dust and solvents can cause serious health problems.


Always ensure that dust is extracted from the source.
Ventilation is essential when using paints and solvents.

Why is this important?


How could this effect
the users health?

Solvents.

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Many of the chemicals we use in D&T are both highly


flammable as well as being dangerous to breathe in.
Think in DT where are our solvents stored?
Why is it stored this way?
What does it prevent?

Remember these
symbols they may be
in the exam.
(Q) Why are danger
symbols red?

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Corrosive chemicals.

The most common corrosive chemicals in D&T are usually those


found in electronics rooms.

The acids used for etching PCBs can burn the skin
Wear rubber gloves when handling these chemicals and
always wash and splashes off the skin immediately with lots of
water
Of course, eye protection is essential.

Corrosive = burning and irritation.


Can you think why eye
protection would need to be
worn also?

Exam Paper Style Question.


We have just finished covering
health and safety, as well as
consumer issues.
Now, lets test our subject
knowledge by completing a
series of past paper questions.

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Exam Paper Style Question.

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Answer from the exam board.

Exam Paper Style Question.


Draw the symbol in your revision
books and then write its
MEANING
&
A PRODUCT IT WOULD BE ON.

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Exam Paper Style Question.

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Answer for the exam board.

Exam Paper Style Question.


We have just finished covering
health and safety, as well as
consumer issues.
Now, lets test our subject
knowledge by completing a
series of past paper questions.

To get FULL marks you


MUST give three
reasons.

Exam Paper Style Question.

Answer for the exam board.

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Safety &
Consumer Issues.

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Exam expectations
Issues associated with Consumer
Protection and analysing products are
regularly tested in the written paper.
You may also get asked about our
responsibilities as consumers.

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Analysing and testing.


Analysing and testing products is a key part of consumer
protection:

Fitness for purpose


Ease of use
Safety
Reliability
Value for money

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Testing During Production


Testing is done at all stages of production:

Testing Prototypes
Consumer trials
Testing properties of materials
Testing during production
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Sensory testing

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Storage and handling.


There are lots of symbols found on products and their
packaging to advise on storage and handling

INFLAMMABLE
LIQUID

Can you guess any of these symbols for storage and handling?
Hand ups, dont shout out!

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Storage and handling.


There are lots of symbols found on products and their
packaging to advise on storage and handling
Handle with care.
Keep away
from
magnets.
Can be/should be
frozen.

Highly flammable.
Keep the
packaging
out of the
rain.

INFLAMMABLE
LIQUID

Store this way up!

Contents are fragile


& could break.

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Product maintenance.
Many products have a life
expectancy based on some
degree of maintenance. One
example of this would be the
personal stereo.
The batteries will need to be
changed regularly and it is
important that access is easy but
secure.

Servicing.

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More complex products such as cars have very detailed


maintenance schedules.
Records are kept so that the manufacturers warranty is
valid. Only authorised garages can carry out the
maintenance during the warranty period.
Some products display signs to
indicate when servicing is due.
What does this symbol
mean?
(Q) Why are BOLD
symbols used instead
of words?

What does this symbol


mean?

Food products

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Food products often have a lifespan written on


their packaging and have specific storage
requirements.
Use by ... or best before end ... dates are
found on most food products. As well as a time
based on when it was manufactured.

Care labels.

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Clothing manufacturers have agreed an international


code to assist with product maintenance.
Care labels are an essential part of many textile
products.

(Q) Why do you think symbols are


used on clothing labels and on
irons?

Maintenance Issues

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(Q) What do you think the maintenance of a trainer would be over its
life time?
Write your response in your revision book.

Maintenance Issues

Wash/clean

Remove stones from


grip

Deodorise

Replace laces

Replace inner sole

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How did you do?

Maintenance Issues

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(Q) What do you think the maintenance of a mobile phone would


be over its life time?
Write your response in your revision book.

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Maintenance Issues
Recharge battery
Update phone numbers
Delete messages
Clean/replace cover
Load apps

How did you do?

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Product disposal
WHAT AM I?

WHAT AM I?
WHAT AM I?

WHAT
AM I?

WHAT
AM I?

WHAT
AM I?

WHAT
AM I?

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Product disposal
Recycling symbol

Disposal of Waste Equipment


(Batteries/Mobile phones).

Green dot

Glass.
High density
Polyethylene
(recycling plastic).

Tin/Metalics.
Aluminium.

Week 2: Friday 15.1.16.

This afternoon we will be


covering:
Materials
Finishes
Manufacturing Products
Production Methods

Revision will be covered by:


Note taking in your revision books
Quizzes
Past exam questions
Worksheets

There is also a revision website that


has been created for you to use.
Todays section fits under topic 7 & 10 .

http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/uploads/2/7/1/4/27140417/flow_chart_activity.pdf

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Manufacturing in quantity notes to be played on the hyperlink below.


http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/section-b-topic-7--8.html

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Topic 7 Revision notes to be played on the hyperlink below.


http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/section-b-topic-7--8.html

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Topic 10 Revision notes to be played on the hyperlink below.


http://gcseproductdesign2015.weebly.com/section-b-topic-9--10.html

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