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Skills Development & Curriculum Training

We have a wide range of ‘tried and tested’ curriculum projects that provide hands-on experience to enhance teaching and learning in CAD/CAM, timber, plastics and metalworking.

Note 1: There is no D&TA Health & Safety Accreditation included in any of our skills development training courses. Please see the relevant pages of this website for specific H&S training.

A typical day runs from 08:30-16:00 and many short projects can be completed in a single session, whereas some extended projects may take multiple weeks.

Wherever possible, we recommend hosting the training at your own school or college using your own machines and equipment – this ensures the session is highly relevant to your department.

Some popular short projects at KS3 include making:

  • Designer Clocks
  • USB Powered Nightlights
  • Pewter Key Fobs
  • Balance Toys

And at KS4 & 5, examples of our extended projects include making:

  • Tubular LED Lamps
  • Flatpack Furniture
  • Injection Moulds & Polyurethane Castings
  • Scale Chair Models

Courses can also include in-depth software training for packages such as Techsoft 2D Design, SolidWorks, or AutoDesk Inventor etc.

After the session(s), delegates receive a digital download pack for the specific project covered which includes all required guidance materials, student worksheets (where applicable) and editable CAD files.

Book today and bring fresh ideas, practical skills and new teaching techniques back to your classroom – inspiring both students and staff.

Some of our skills development training projects:

Some of our Curriculum projects:

Curriculum Projects KS3 Melting Rubik's Cube Designer Clock
Curriculum Projects KS3 Voronoi Pattern Stag Designer Clock
Curriculum Projects KS3 LED Nighlight Photo 1
Curriculum Projects KS3 LED Nighlight Photo 2
Curriculum Projects KS3 LED Nighlight Photo 3
Curriculum Projects KS3 LED Nighlight Photo 4
Curriculum Projects KS3 Kitronik LED Circuit Instructions Photo
Curriculum Projects KS3 PCB Soldering Photo
Curriculum Projects KS3 Pewter Cast Key Fob 1
Curriculum Projects KS3 Pewter Cast Key Fob 2
Curriculum Projects KS3 Balance Toy Seahorse Photo
Curriculum Projects KS3 Balance Toy Parrot Photo
Curriculum Projects KS4 LED Tubular Lamp Photo 1
Curriculum Projects KS4 LED Tubular Lamp Photo 2
Curriculum Projects KS5 Bike Light Injection Mould Photo
Curriculum Projects KS4 Polyurethane Cast Bike Light Photo
Curriculum Projects KS5 Scale Chair Model Photo 1
Curriculum Projects KS5 Scale Chair Model Photo 1

Note 2: Whilst the photos are indicative of the practical outcomes usually achieved during these training courses, limitations in the specific equipment available etc. can affect the quality of the final products.

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