OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Electronics & Control Systems

Summary:
OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Electronics and Control Systems is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Electronics and Control Systems specification. Underpinning theoretical knowledge is described using clear language, concise explanations and numerous full-colour illustrations. This knowledge is then referenced to each of the GCSE units, to ensure that both practical and examined work demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic.

Written by a team of senior examiners, this text encourages the innovation and creativity that are at the heart of the new OCR specifications. As such, the material has been created to help foster understanding and problem-solving. Illustrations, photographs and exemplar student projects are generously placed throughout the carefully designed text, to ensure students are fully engaged and motivated.

• Will aid the non-specialist teacher
• Highly visual, full-colour and accessible approach to ensure that these books are at the heart of classroom learning
• Senior examiners will provide hints, tips and guidance on good practice and how to avoid common candidate mistakes, particularly with regard to coursework
• The first OCR-specific text will guide students and teachers through the new requirements

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Designing and production planning
1.1 Identification of a design need
1.2 Analysing a design brief
1.3 Existing product analysis
1.4 Research, data and analysis
1.5 Developing a design specification
1.6 Generating ideas and communicating design
1.7 Making reasoned decisions about materials and components
1.8 Modelling and trialling techniques
1.9 Digital media and new technologies
1.10 Production planning
1.11 Critical evaluation skills
Chapter 2 Materials for control systems
2.1 The general classification of materials
2.2 Market forms and selection of materials
2.3 Performance characteristics of materials
2.4 Properties and applications of materials
2.5 Finishing processes
2.6 Smart and modern materials
2.7 Environmental and sustainability issues
2.8 Pre-manufactured components and sub-assemblies
Chapter 3 Tools and processes
3.1 Tools and equipment
3.2 Health and Safety
Chapter 4 Computer applications
4.1 Types of graphics software
4.2 Use of CAD packages in school
4.3 On-screen modelling
4.4 On-screen modelling and image manipulation
4.5 Text, database and graphics software
4.6 Storing and sharing data
4.7 Applications of CAD/CAM
4.8 Programmable control systems
Chapter 5 Mechanisms
5.1 General principles
5.2 Components
5.3 Basic mechanisms
5.4 Motion
5.6 The control of motion
5.7 Power sources
5.8 Calculations and activities
Chapter 6 Electronics
6.1 Selecting and mounting and fixing components
6.2 Signal processing
6.3 Switching and outputs
6.4 Circuit design
6.5 Counting systems
6.6 Calculations
6.7 Quality control in electronics
6.8 Useful circuits
Chapter 7 Control systems – pneumatics
7.1 Materials and components
7.2 Systems and control
Chapter 8 Quality
8.1 Quality of design
8.2 Quality of manufacture
8.3 Quality assurance
8.4 Quality control
8.5 Dimensional accuracy in component parts for assembly
8.6 Quality control methods in industry
Chapter 9 Health and safety
9.1 Designers’ and manufacturers’ responsibilities
9.2 Safety standards
9.3 Personal safety
9.4 Risk assessment
9.5 Safety symbols
9.6 Modifying products to make them safer
Chapter 10 Unit A511: Introduction to design and making
10.1 Submission of controlled assessment work
10.2 Rules for controlled assessment
10.3 Assessment
10.4 Starting points
10.5 Marking
Chapter 11 Unit A512: Sustainable design
11.1 Overview of the Unit
11.2 The 6Rs
11.3 Social issues
11.4 Moral issues
11.5 Cultural issues
11.6 Environmental issues
11.7 Design issues
Chapter 12 Unit A513: Making quality products
12.1 Submission of controlled assessment work
12.2 Rules for controlled assessment
12.3 Assessment
12.4 Starting points
Chapter 13 Unit A514: Technical aspects of designing and making
13.1 Structure of the question paper
13.2 Effective revision
13.3 Types of question that you can expect
13.4 What the examiner is looking for

About the Author(s):
Terry Bream and John Drury are senior examiners for GCSE Design and Technology: Electronics and Control Systems.

Readership:
OCR GCSE Design and Technology: Electronic Products and Systems & Control Technology students