Qualifying statement:

Learners can use industry-standard prototyping and manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and PCB etching, to produce and assemble components to be used in their finished projects.

Example outcomes

• Use cutting tools and joining/bonding techniques to create a finished product
• Solder components to PCBs and test circuits using a multimeter
• Can manufacture products which integrate with existing systems

Example projects

• 3D-printed Astro Pi flight case (Raspberry Pi, Camera Module, Sense HAT, 3D printer)

• Use MDF and wood glue to produce a concealed housing for a burglar alarm

• 3D print a decorative ornament that contains flashing LEDs