The UNIT 1 exam.

Here are headings of areas we need to cover for the UNIT 1 exam.
We will probably take the exam in January - this leaves scope for flexibility with re-sitting if required ( June 09 / Jan 10 )
Mrs Colley and I will split the content below and teach at both sites until around November - exact timings soon.
Section A: Materials and Components
Classifications which determine the market forms of a range of timber, metal, plastics and composite materials
Natural woods
Man made boards
laminates and veneers
ferrous metals
non-ferrous metals
alloys
polymers
biodegradeable polymers
ELASTOMERS
COMPOSITES
COMPLIANT MATERIALS
SMART MATERIALS
MODERN MATERIALS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
ADHESIVES

MARKET INFLUENCES
Environmental / sustainability issues
Ergonomics and anthropometrics
Inclusive design
Consumer safety

Processes and manufacture
Fabrication methods
woods
metals
plastics
Forming methods
Woods
metals
plastics
composites
redistribution methods
metals
cernets
polymers
wasting processes
CAM processing
Finishing materials and processes
woods
metals
polymers
Health and safety
Quality control