Unit Award Scheme

119792 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PENDULUM CLOCK MAKING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	research and present at least three examples of clock designs, including one pendulum clock	Student completed work
2	make a working pendulum clock	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	solve any technical problems that arise in the construction of a working clock	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	the mechanisms of a pendulum clock including pendulum, escapement and gear train	Student completed work
5	the importance of the length and mass of the pendulum on periods of oscillation using sketches	Student completed work
6	how the gear train multiples the force of the swing of the pendulum	Student completed work
7	at least two features of their work they like	Summary sheet
8	at least one improvement that could be made to their work.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 October 2023Level - Level One