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Technological capability

Knowledge & Understanding - Technology
Needs & how they are met

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New draft Experiences and Outcomes for Technologies (April 2008)

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Level F Learning activities e.g. Additional advice from
Guide for Teachers & Managers
Developing understanding about needs of people and the environment, ways in which technology can satisfy these and consequences of actions proposed and taken.
KUT-F1.1 Needs & how they are met

Explain the effectiveness in meeting needs of the made and built environment with regard to health and safety, function, aesthetics and economics

 

KUT-F1.2 Needs & how they are met

Explain how different perceptions of 'needs' and 'lifestyle' can result in conflict that might be caused or resolved by technological activity

 

Technological capability
Resources & how they are managed

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Level F Learning activities e.g. Additional advice from
Guide for Teachers & Managers
Developing understanding about needs of people and the environment, ways in which technology can satisfy these and consequences of actions proposed and taken.
KUT-F2.1 Resources & how they are managed

Consider a range of materials and justify their suitability for purpose

 

KUT-F2.2 Resources & how they are managed

Explain how resources are used in the development of the made environment

 

KUT-F2.3 Resources & how they are managed

Give examples of the interplay between the use of materials, the environment and finance

 

Technological capability
Processes & how they are applied

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Developing understanding about techniques and procedures that can be applied to make or control items and consequences of actions proposed and taken.   National Museums of Scotland - Robots
KUT-E3.1 Processes & how they are applied

Describe a range of processes and control devices, including some used in commercial production

 
KUT-E3.2 Processes & how they are applied

Demonstrate techniques and procedures used to communicate and make solutions to practical problems, including some used in commercial production

 
KUT-E3.3 Processes & how they are applied

Explain processes involved in market research, production, quality control and the life-cycle of products, in their own work and in commerce

 
KUT-E3.4 Processes & how they are applied

Describe relationships between techniques and procedures that they use in their own problem-solving tasks and those used in commercial production

 
KUT-E3.5 Processes & how they are applied

Explain energy input and output in terms of efficiency of the process, economics and conservation of resources

 
KUT-E3.6 Processes & how they are applied

Explain ways in which ideas are generated and communicated in their own work and in commerce.

 

Skills in Technology
- designing & making

Preparing for tasks

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Level F Learning activities e.g. Additional advice from
Guide for Teachers & Managers
Analysing needs or problems. Researching what might be useful in addressing them. Planning ways to proceed.
STDM-E1.1 Preparing for tasks

Discuss and analyse an extensive range of factors to help establish design criteria relating to small- and large-scale production.

 

STDM-E1.2 Preparing for tasks

Devise methods of obtaining and compiling raw data into a useful form for the selection of resources and processes.

 

STDM-E1.3 Preparing for tasks

Present a comprehensive plan for small or large-scale production, taking account of changing circumstances and audience.

 

Skills in Technology
- designing & making

Carrying out tasks

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Level F Learning activities e.g. Additional advice from
Guide for Teachers & Managers
Developing ideas to address needs or problems.  Creating solutions.
STDM-E2.1 Carrying out tasks

Use ideas, demonstrating a range of techniques and presentation skills.

 

STDM-E2.2 Carrying out tasks

Demonstrate effective and confident use of equipment, resources and processes to carry out a task safely, hygienically and efficiently.

 

Skills in Technology
- designing & making

Reviewing & reporting on tasks

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Level F Learning activities e.g. Additional advice from
Guide for Teachers & Managers
Testing and evaluating solutions and the ways they were achieved.
STDM-E3.1 Reviewing & reporting on tasks

Devise, organise and carry out tests relating to small and large-scale production.

 

STDM-E3.2 Reviewing & reporting on tasks

Evaluate a design activity in relation to the design criteria, taking account of economic, social and environmental consequences.

 

STDM-E3.3 Reviewing & reporting on tasks

Take account of possible contradictory evidence arising from the views of individuals or groups, and make valid judgements.

 

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