Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Constraints

   • School equipment/machinery
   • Time allocated (45 hours)
   • Needing to learn new skills from internet/teacher
   • Availability/Cost of materials

2. Materials

   • Metal
     • Alloys
     • Ferrous
     • Non-ferrous
   • Wood
     • Hard/Soft
     • MDF
   • Plastic
     • Acrylic
     • Thermosetting Plastics
     • Thermoplastics

3. Environment

   • Where it will be used
     • Bedroom, lounge (indoors)
   • Is it environmentally friendly?
     • Pollution from manufacture?
     • Recyclable/Reusable

4. Safety

   • Small parts/sharp edges - keep audience in mind
   • Being careful in the workshop
   • Gadgets are able to stay in holder
   • Confidence with machinery/equipment

5. Client

   • Designed with them in mind
   • Retailers
   • Children/Teenagers/Young Adults
   • Client - friendly

6. Features

   • Hinges/joints
   • Gadget tidy
   • Multi-functional
   • Organiser

7. Equipment

   • Tools
     • Saws, vices, sand paper, chisel/mallet & glue
     • Soldering iron, marking gage, try square, steel rule, files, centre punch & set square
   • Machinery
     • Computer programs, 3D printer & laser cutter
     • Belt face sander, planes, lathe & drills

8. Other Considerations

   • Requirements from brief/client specification
   • Aesthetics
   • Templates/stencils
   • How to demonstrate current skill level

9. Manufacture Method

   • Laser cutting, CAD/CAM
     • Acrylic/MDF
   • Wood
     • Joints, gluing, sawing, sanding
   • One-off production in school

10. Style/Theme

    • Colours & finishes
    • Innovative, modern, unique
    • Small & strong
    • Fit for purpose

11. Cost

    • Cannot compromise with quality
    • Is it profitable for retailers?
    • Materials/Tools
    • Manufacture time-cost effective
    • Batch production-machinery/equipment

12. Finishes

    • High quality
    • Smooth finish
    • Attention to detail
    • Batch production- time management