2.4 Project

• Applications of metals in the locality and how they solve community problems
• Identifying a problem in the community that can be solved using Metalwork knowledge and skills
• Proposing and selecting an item that can be made to solve the identified problem
• Developing a fabrication procedure: materials, tools, steps and safety considerations
• Using locally available resources to fabricate the selected item
• Fabricating the item in a metal workshop and presenting it to the class
• Using the fabricated item to generate income through sales, service or exhibitions

• identify a problem in the community that can be solved using the knowledge and skills acquired in the study of Metalwork
• propose an item that can be made to solve the identified problem
• fabricate an item that can be used to solve the identified problem in the community
• appreciate the item made to solve problems within the community

“What are some of the applications of metals in the locality?”

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1. Applications of metals in the locality
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explore how metals are used in the locality and link them to community problems.
2. Steps of a metalwork project
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Outline the steps followed to plan and complete a metalwork project.
3. Identifying problems in the community
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Find real problems in the locality that Metalwork skills can solve.
4. Choosing the problem to solve
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Compare community problems and choose the one best suited to the project.
5. Proposing items that solve the problem
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Brainstorm possible metal items that can solve the chosen problem.
6. Selecting the best item
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Select the item that best fits the problem and the resources available.
7. Writing the design brief
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Write a short brief that records the problem, item, materials, tools and steps.
8. Locally available materials
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify locally available materials and use clean scrap to build the item.
9. Estimating materials and costing
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Estimate how much material the item needs and work out its cost.
10. Tools and equipment for the project
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Identify and gather the tools and equipment needed for the project.
11. The working drawing
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read and use the working drawing to mark out and make the item.
12. Developing the fabrication procedure
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Write the order of work, materials, tools and safety for making the item.
13. Safety considerations and PPE
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Plan the safety of every step and use the correct protective equipment.
14. Marking out and measuring
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Mark out the parts accurately from the drawing using a datum edge.
15. Cutting and shaping the parts
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Cut the marked parts to size and shape them accurately.
16. Joining the parts
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Join the parts using welding, soldering, brazing, bolting or riveting.
17. Finishing the item
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    File, clean, prime and paint the item to make it safe and lasting.
18. Presenting the item and earning income
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Present the finished item and show how it can serve or earn income.