Design & Technology Technician Checklist Name: ______

Please indicate 1-5 to show how much expertise you have in the following areas: 1 = I have a lot of experience of carrying out this task 2 = I have some experience and feel confident that I can carry out this task 3 = I have little or no experience but feel confident that I could carry out this task 4 = I have little or no experience and do not feel confident that I can carry out this task 5 = I would not be able to carry out this task without training

Please add a comment where necessary to clarify your answer Task 1 2 3 4 5 Comments Using a circular table saw, a band saw, a planer thicknesser, power hacksaw. Adjustment, changing the blades, and maintenance of the above items. Using centre lathes and milling machine. Maintenance of all lathes and millers. Using a laser cutter, CNC miller, CNC lathe. Maintenance of the above items e.g. changing & cleaning laser cutter filters, replacing the bed on the miller. Using and maintaining the 3D printer. Ordering materials, consumables, and equipment using the computerised ordering system. ICT support for the 3D printer e.g. troubleshooting, converting files to a compatible format. Using a MIG welder & oxy acetylene equipment. Maintaining & adjusting the above items. Using hard soldering equipment & the forge. Using thermoplastic forming equipment e.g. vacuum former, line bender. Task 1 2 3 4 5 Comments Maintenance of workshop machinery (Greasing & replacing bearings, changing discs and belts on sanders. Maintenance of thermal equipment i.e. replacing elements on soldering irons & line benders, cleaning and replacing seals on vac former. Sharpening hand tools e.g. chisels and drill bits. Making jigs as required to support project work. Emptying & extracting dust extraction filters. Making repairs to items of equipment, furniture, as and when required. Carry out health and safety inspections on all items of workshop equipment. Maintaining health & safety records. Stock taking & managing a budget. Preparing materials and components for use by students in workshop lessons. Assisting the teacher in the delivery of lessons. Demonstrating the use of equipment to students and teachers. Advising students on how to proceed with practical work. Using word, excel, powerpoint, and commonly available software. Troubleshooting & repairing faulty printed circuit boards.

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