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Design & Manufacture

National 4, National 5, Higher

This course will help develop you into a creative, flexible learner by developing your ability to apply skills and knowledge in a variety of real life situations. It aims to help pupils produce effective solutions for a variety of design tasks. Pupils will learn how to convey their ideas through design folios and through the construction of prototype models in a variety of materials (metals, woods and plastics).

If you enjoy sketching, are imaginative, have an interest in design then this is the course for you. Pupils will have the opportunity to explore the impact of design and technology in everyday life. They will consider the complete life of a product from its initial conception, through design development, the materials and methods of manufacture, the marketing, to its impact on society. Folio work will develop research, drawing, sketching and rendering skills. Pupils will be involved in the manufacture of products using a milling machine linked to a computer and using practical craft/machine skills.

Other SQA qualifications(college and university) in Design and Manufacture, Engineering and other design based subjects. Design and creative industries.

Job Prospects

Specific sectors showing strong demand for design and manufacturing expertise include:

Renewable Energy & Utilities: Driven by the push for Net Zero, there is significant growth and demand for sustainable energy solutions and related infrastructure design and manufacturing.
Aerospace & Marine: Companies like BAE Systems and Babcock offer graduate schemes and manufacturing engineer roles, indicating ongoing activity and investment in these sectors.
Electronics & Technology: There is demand for specialists in areas such as PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design and manufacture, and the broader technology sector in general, with companies like Cirrus Logic having a significant presence.
Specialised Manufacturing: Scotland excels in high-quality, specialized production, including the food & drink industry (whisky, seafood), and niche areas like advanced vacuum and controlled atmosphere furnace equipment.

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