April 22nd, 2011 → 12:48 am @ admin
Curriculum and Board of Studies Requirements I recently can across a problem where a school had set assignments which did not meet the Board of Studies curriculum and had been set up in good faith by teachers. It is a timely reminder to both Design and Technology pupils and teachers to check the technology curriculum [...]
January 7th, 2011 → 1:29 pm @ admin
A very common machine in a school workshop is the Pedestal Drill. One of the advantages of using this type of drilling machine is that the hole you drill will be square to the job in two planes. It is very difficult to achieve this with a hand drill. The Pedestal Drill is easier to [...]
January 2nd, 2011 → 6:28 pm @ admin
You have dreamed up a great project for your Major Design Project, used CAD to draw it up and have a great school workshop available for manufacturing. But being new to manufacturing there are a number of issues which relate to working safely in a workshop. Have you been shown by your teacher [...]
December 9th, 2010 → 9:16 pm @ admin
There has been an announcement made by the NSW Board of Studies relating to the maximum number of pages which will be allowed in 2011. For Design and Technology students in 2011 the maximum number of pages has been set at 85 pages. Students in the past have presented folios which were considered excessive in [...]
May 27th, 2010 → 11:01 pm @ admin
When it comes to a students Major Design Project, a frequently asked question in many of the emails I receive is “Where will I be able to purchase………………………..” and “How much is my Major Design Project likely to cost?” Two issues face students. Where will I find the material I need and how do I calculate how [...]
January 23rd, 2010 → 8:05 pm @ admin
Students often choose to use mild steel for the manufacture of their Major Design Project. Mild steel tends to form rust after a very short time and really needs to have a protective surface finish applied. There are a number of surface preparations which include painting, electroplating to mention but a few. Many students may [...]
November 29th, 2009 → 1:19 am @ admin
When it comes time to have your Major Design Folio printed, seek the services of a professional printing company. It is a very competitive industry, so do not accept the first quote you receive. Get at least three quotes and you will usually find a very big difference in prices quoted. Any last minute printing [...]
November 29th, 2009 → 1:00 am @ admin
Have you started your Major Design Project yet? By now you should have firmed up on your final idea and commenced manufacture. If you have not, then your are already behind other Design and Technology students. It’s not too late to catch up! You can fast track the catch up by putting in some solid [...]
November 3rd, 2009 → 9:03 pm @ admin
If you need to email me use; technology1@exemail.com.au. The Design and Technology eBook is available for only $19.95 regards Colin