Unit 4: Product development and evaluation (TS4W)
In this unit students engage with an end-user/s to gain feedback throughout the process of production. Students make comparisons between similar products to help evaluate the success of a product in relation to a range of product design factors.
Area of Study 1: Product analysis and comparison
In this area of study students examine design factors that influence the success of commercially available products. Products are analysed and evaluated in terms of the product design factors
Outcome 1 On completion of this unit the student should be able to compare, analyse and evaluate similar commercial products, taking into account a range of factors and using appropriate techniques
Area of Study 2: Product manufacture
This area of study focuses on the skills, production techniques and processes employed to make a product to suit the needs of an end-user/s. Students continue to implement their scheduled production plan, apply skills and processes to complete the product to specified standards of quality.
Outcome 2: On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply a range of production skills and processes safely to make the product designed in Unit 3, and manage time and resources effectively and efficiently
Area of Study 3: Product evaluation
This area of study focuses on the student’s application of evaluation criteria, the performance of checks and tests, and gaining end-user/s’ feedback to determine how well a product meets the needs and requirements outlined in the design brief developed in Unit 3.
Outcome 3: On completion of this unit the student should be able to evaluate the finished product through testing and feedback against criteria, create end-user/s’ instructions or care labels and recommend improvements to future products.
Assessment
The student’s level of achievement in Unit 4 will be determined by School-assessed Coursework and a School assessed Task. School-assessed coursework will be completed periodically throughout the unit. The consists of major project and associated design folio.