Unit Award Scheme

83120 USING ACRYLIC PLASTIC: MAKING A CLOCK

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	design a clock face to be made in acrylic plastic	Student completed work
2	draw a plan giving essential measurements	Student completed work
3	transfer the design onto the plastic	Summary sheet
4	cut the plastic using the appropriate tools, eg fretsaw, coping saw	Summary sheet
5	shape the plastic using the appropriate tools, eg band facer, filemaster, smooth file	Summary sheet
6	create a high polish on the edges using wet and dry papers and metal polish	Summary sheet
7	use a hand drill to produce holes specified in the design	Summary sheet
8	apply hour markers using the methods specified in the design, eg Tensol 12 cement, self adhesive polyvinylchloride	Summary sheet
9	fit a quartz movement to the clock face	Summary sheet
10	test the clock	Summary sheet
11	produce a reasoned evaluation of the design and the clock	Student completed work
experienced
12	working safely in a workshop situation.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 March 1999Level - Entry Level