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Design & Manufacturing


Vocational Taster Course

A highly practical, fun and creative course where learners are able to make their own products using state of the art technology to create bespoke items and gifts from various materials to include wood, cardboard, recycled plastic, acrylic, laminate, slate and ceramics.

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Course Introduction

Vocational Tasters offer learners a concrete introduction to a range of employment sectors. Ideal for learners following an alternative progression route, these courses help learners to make progress towards their personal learning and career aims.

Increasing learners’ knowledge of different employment sectors will help them to make informed and long-lasting decisions about their post-16 destinations.

The Manufacturing Vocational Taster has been produced in collaboration with NAC Group, which engages young people in programmes to develop manufacturing and engineering skills, particularly for the automotive sector. The student book contains modules in: Understanding manufacturing, Product design, Manufacturing logistics, Making stuff, Health and safety, and Careers.

This course can be completed using the student book or is available for learners to complete online through the ASDAN e-portfolio system. Learners log in to complete challenges, record skills development and upload evidence. Tutors can view learner progress and sign off work, leaving feedback as needed.

Who is this course for?

Young people of all abilities, mainly aged between 14 and 18.

Vocational Tasters are multi-level, meaning that the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, rather than attainment at a specific level.

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Key Facts & Figures

  • Flexible, multi-level programme
  • Internally moderated
  • Accredits 10-60 hours of activities
  • Can count as up to 3 of the credits needed to achieve the Personal Development Programmes
  • Can count as up to 6 of the credits needed to achieve CoPE
  • Also offers progression to AoPE and Wider Key Skills
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Entry Requirements

  • Flexible, multi-level programme
  • Internally moderated
  • Accredits 10-60 hours of activities
  • Can count as up to 3 of the credits needed to achieve the Personal Development Programmes
  • Can count as up to 6 of the credits needed to achieve CoPE
  • Also offers progression to AoPE and Wider Key Skills

Course Content

This vocational taster contains six modules, corresponding to different aspects of Manufacturing:

  • Understanding manufacturing
  • Product design
  • Manufacturing logistics
  • Making stuff
  • Health and safety in the manufacturing sector
  • Careers in the manufacturing sector

Each learner will need their own copy of the student book or an e-portfolio login – this contains the challenge content and recording documents.

 

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