1. An Approach to Unit Delivery and Assessment
Engineering Diploma
Level 2 Unit 6 Application of Manufacturing Techniques in Engineering

2. L2 U6 Application of Manufacturing Techniques in Engineering
Approach given here is formed by following the awarding bodies:
Learning outcomes
Assessment tasks
Learning outcomes:
Production team – work together to organise and manufacture components (LO.1)
Production planning – plan and schedule for manufacturing (LO.2)
CNC machining – set up and use tools and CNC equipment to process materials (LO.3)
Quality control – apply appropriate techniques and interpret quality data (LO.4)
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3. Unit assessment tasks:
Team working – each member to produce a report on their contribution
Interpreting engineering drawing and production planning
Using CNC equipment
Follow quality control procedures
Two options for assessment are provided
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4. Unit assessment tasks:
Insert (aluminium or brass)
Unit assessment tasks:
Brief for option A
Based on making multiple golf tees
CNC router/mill to machine the metapor (sintered aluminium) mould
A lathe to machine the insert
or use the insert provided in the Materials and Processes module
Use the ST350 module injection moulder to make the golf tees
Team to divide the work during their planning
Brief for option B
Based on an engineering component (a lever boss)
CNC lathe to machine multiple parts
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5. Delivery and assessment approach:
An example of a scheme of work is provided that enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills to complete the assessed tasks
It refers to:
Assignments in LJ modules
Use of CNC machines
Student textbook
Internet sites
Ideas for visits
LJ support documents
LJ support documents include:
Example engineering drawings
Example production plan
Sample statistical data
Documents to support the golf tee project assessment tasks
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6. Delivery and assessment approach:
The scheme of work refers to the use of a CNC machine
The scheme also refers to the use of the ST350 injection moulding machine
The CNC machine is used to manufacture a mould …
… and the mould is used to manufacture plastic golf tees
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7. ALTERNATIVE – IF STUDENTS DO NOT MAKE THEIR OWN INSERT
Delivery and assessment approach:
Assessment brief and tasks are provided
Documents to support the golf tee project assessment tasks are included
3D stl files to be imported into the 3D CNC software package for creation of the CNC machine code.
These files can also be opened for viewing in a 3D CAD software drawing package.
(stl = stereolithography format)
Alternative approach
2D dxf file can be imported into the CNC software package to create the CNC machine code. Note, depth details will need to be added manually.
The file can also be opened for viewing in a 2D CAD software drawing package.
(dxf = drawing exchange format)
The student is to collect evidence during the assessed tasks, by producing:
Minutes of meetings
Engineering drawings
Production plan
Production schedule
Quality control data
System photographs
ALTERNATIVE – IF STUDENTS DO NOT MAKE THEIR OWN INSERT
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8. Skills and knowledge acquired from the ST350 Materials and Processes module:
Activities provide students with skills to make plastic parts
A simulator enable students to experiment with different mould designs
Other material forming processes are covered
A full list of module activities is provided
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