SUBJECT CONTENT

3.1.1 New and emerging technologies

3.1.2 Energy generation and storage

3.1.3 Developments in new materials

3.1.4 Systems approach to designing

3.1.5 Mechanical devices

3.1.6 Materials and their working properties

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components

3.2.2 Forces and stresses

3.2.3 Ecological and social footprint

3.2.4 Sources and origins

3.2.5 Using and working with materials

3.2.6 Stock forms, types and sizes

3.2.7 Scales of production

3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes

3.3.1 Investigation, primary and secondary data

3.3.2 Environmental, social and economic challenge

3.3.3 The work of others

3.3.4 Design strategies

3.3.5 Communication of design ideas

3.3.6 Prototype development

3.3.7 Selection of materials and components

3.3.8 Tolerances

3.3.9 Material management

3.3.10 Specialist tools and equipment