Module 1. Introduction to CAD/CAM and its use
Module 1. Introduction to CAD/CAM and its use
Duration: 8,5 hours
EQF: 4
ECVET: 0,3 C
Activity 1 - Face-to-face presentation (2h)
Step 1: Present students with an overview of what CAD/CAM is and its use for work.
Step 2: Give students a brief description of the difference between CAD and CAM.
Step 3: Summarise what was discussed.
Activity 2 - Group work (4h)
Step 1: Divide the students into groups of 2-3 to work out the different 2D technologies, including data types: Students are asked to elaborate on software types from less complex and easy to hard-to-learn and very complex Students are asked to do research and write down their results, finding good practice examples on the internet Students are asked to find jobs where 2D technologies are used
Step 2: Divide the students into groups of 2-3 to work out the different 3D technologies, including data types: Students are asked to elaborate on software types from less complex and easy to hard-to-learn and very complex Students are asked to do research and write down their results, find good practice examples on the internet Students are asked to find jobs where 3D technologies are used
Step 3: Let each group of students show the results (what software they found, its use and the kind of jobs where it is relevant to know about them) and guide the discussion. In the end, all groups vote for the best software to use to learn CAD/CAM
Activity 3 - open discussion (2h)
Step 1: Guide the discussion on the different software types. Students are asked to compare the software programs elaborated for 2D and 3D and their use guided by the teacher through a template.
Step 2: Lead the discussion on the importance of CAD/CAM for the labour market. The teacher can present a PowerPoint or video on the topic. The students are then asked to discuss the relevance of work and the different work situations in which CAD/CAM is important, also drawing on the material shown by the teacher.
Activity 4 - class examination (30 min)
Step 1: Have students take a short test about what they learned and elaborated.
Tools and materials needed:
a classroom equipped with a computer, Internet connection, 2D and 3D programs, beamer
whiteboard
Key Learning Outcome(s)
K1 To recognize and understand different files and data types and their use
K2 To present the different techniques and tools for creating a basic 3D Model for CAD/CAM systems
Assessment methodology: This module is assessed by a class examination. Students are to be assessed on their knowledge of each activity of the module.