Manufacturing tools and equipment

Curriculum details

Strand

Manufacturing tools, equipment and processes (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Manufacturing tools and equipment (3.1)

Content standard

1.3.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of standards, measurement, and gauging in the manufacturing process. 1.3.1.LO.1 Apply the principles of marking out, measurement and gauging; and accurately use industry standards in manufacturing a product.

Indicator

1.3.1.LI.2 - Describe and use gauges to measure the dimensions of a work pieces.

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 7 (Week 27 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 41

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups identify and explain the use of measuring tools and gauges (such as vernier callipers, micrometre screw gauges, steel scales, vernier height gauges, vernier depth gauges, bevel protractors, dial gauges, engineering square, V- block and radius gauge) in the workshop.
Experiential Learning: In small groups learners use measuring tools and gauges to measure the dimensions of a work piece. Let learners share their work with others for comments.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- Library resources
- Internet access
- Measuring tools and gauges
- Work pieces
Assessment (1.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.