CAD in Schools

CAD is essential in schools, as it allows students to use different methods to design products and graphics. Most schools are becoming more open to use CAD in their lessons. This is effective, as it will broaden skills and knowledge and make students feel comfortable to use this type of technology in today’s modern society.

The programme of study in Design and Technology states that all pupils should;

Evaluate which hand and machine tools, equipment and computer-aided design/manufacture (CAD/CAM) facilities are the most appropriate to solve technical problems.  This is reinforced into schools by the help of the CAD/CAM in schools programme.  

Here are the overall aims of the CAD/CAM in schools programme: [which is taken from:

• To ensure all secondary schools in the UK have access to CAD/CAM
• In English schools, the scheme seeks to provide support for the teaching of CAD/CAM at Key Stage 3 and beyond
• To use software provided by PTC, Delcam and Speed Step to enhance and develop the use of CAD/CAM in the design and technology curriculum
• To ensure all teachers using the software with students are adequately trained in both the use of the software and the appropriate curriculum applications
• To ensure all students can make maximum use of the software, including at home
• To provide an effective scheme which is well communicated to all parties
• To develop industrial links with companies which will provide realistic contacts for schools.

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