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| Company objective & values |
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| Company role |
| To
write, design and develop the computer software for
cardboard box and allied trades |
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| Key skills & competences |
- To source a variety of different cardboard, paper
and plastics to work with.
- Word processing skills on CAD
- Mathematical equations and formulae for work
- Computer CAD competency
- Designers of products for various companies
- Machine configuration software
- Sales and associated admin staff
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| Links with national curriculum |
| Strong |
Maths and Numeracy |
Very strong
links to algebra and geometry |
| Strong |
Art |
Strong links to the intrinsic
nature of the packaging |
| Strong |
Design & Technology |
Strong links to the design
and materials decision making process |
| Strong |
Information & Computer
Technology |
Very strong links due to
the very nature of the company |
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| Areas that could be used in lessons |
- Team discussion, talks and suggestions on design
- Shapes, colours, layout and materials used.
- Computer entry and testing design idea
- Evaluation of a design and discuss the need for
change
- Use of the CAD plotter
- Assembly of unit
- Prototype discussions with customer
- Administration
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| How could it be made interesting
and appropriate? |
- Working out buyer's needs
- Selecting materials and viewing samples
- CAD work
- Colour and contour of product - dimensions
- Samples, made, tested, and reviewed by pupils
as a project.
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| Background information |
- Groups of up to 6 pupils can visit the company,
or they will visit the schools
- This company is extremely security conscious due
to the large amount of very valuable computer equipment.
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