Lifeskills Challenge

Manufacturing

Learning in this area covers all aspects of design and manufacturing, including engineering, robotics and construction.

Employment opportunities in this sector include traditional methods of manufacture (eg blacksmithing, building, machining) as well as modern technological roles (eg CAD, robotics).

We found 92 challenges in the Vocational area 'Manufacturing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Making a wooden product to be used in own centre Learners will be able to design and safely make a wooden product for use in own centre.	Entry 2	10
Awareness of textiles Learners will become aware of different textiles, where they come from and how they are produced.	Entry 2	10
Use French Knitting to Produce a Coaster Learners will be able to make a coaster using French knitting	Entry 2	10
Making models The learner will participate in building and testing a model using different materials.	Entry 2	20
Using a Mitre saw box to construct a wooden 3D item Learners will be able to use a Mitre saw box, to produce specific angles cut in wood to construct a wooden square or rectangle.	Entry 2	20
Recycling clothing to create a new fabric product The learner will be able to select old clothing, create a design and apply a chosen textile technique to create a new fabric product.	Entry 2	10
Design an item of clothing The learner will be able to conduct a survey and then design an item of clothing based on the responses.	Entry 2	10
Making items using air dry clay The learner will be able to create a range of items using air dry clay safely and evaluate these items.	Entry 2	20
Improving functional skills, money and number in an enterprise project The learner will use the functional skills of money and number in activities linked to an enterprise project.	Entry 2	30
Design and make a Christmas stocking The learner will be able to choose a design and produce instructions to then make a Christmas stocking.	Entry 2	20
Follow a recipe to bake dog training treats The learner will be able to follow a recipe to bake dog treats.	Entry 2	10
Learning how to use a pillar drill The learner will experience the health and safety requirements when using a pillar drill under supervision to make a product.	Entry 2	20
Learning how to use a belt sander The learner will experience the health and safety requirements when using a belt sander under supervision to make a product.	Entry 2	20
Learning how to use a scroll saw The learner will experience the health and safety requirements when using a scroll saw under supervision to make a product.	Entry 2	20
Follow a recipe to make horse training treats The learner will be able to follow a recipe to make horse treats.	Entry 2	10
Wheel changing skills The learner will gain skills to remove and put back a wheel safely using the required tools and equipment.	Entry 2	20
Mathematics for adulthood: Retail The learner will develop skills in number and using money in a retail context.	Entry 2	20
Using and staying safe around electrical circuit The learner will learn about complex electrical circuits and develop the ability to troubleshoot common issues.	Entry 2	10
Design and make a wooden product The learner will take a significant role in the design and production of a wooden product.	Entry 3	10
Making a mechanism The learner will recognise the need for, and to build, a mechanism.	Entry 3	10