All+Revision+Topics

The following are areas that should be revised. Any of them could be in the exam.  Click on them to link to detailed information and video clips.

**Types of Material**

Natural and manufactured fibres Fibres and their performance characteristics. The conversion of fibres into fabrics – spinning, weaving, knitting, non wovens. Finishing processes

**Pre-manufactured Components ** Components their uses and purpose Labelling

**Smart’ and Modern Materials ** ‘Smart’ materials

**Decorative Techniques ** Batik Machine embroidery Hand embroidery Transfer printing Screen-printing Beading Mola work (Reverse Applique) Appliqué Tie Dye  Quilting

**Industrial Applications, Production Methods** Production methods including Job production, Batch production, Repetitive flow and Continual flow process

Manufacturing systems including Cell production, Just in time, Inline assembly, Off the peg manufacture, Logistics

**ICT Applications ** Understand how CAD/CAM is used Control of machines and equipment CAD/CAM in production

** Systems and Control ** Control system to ensure correct assembly of items Understand ICT based management systems

**Products and Applications ** Identifying the manufacturing processes used to make the product

**Quality ** Ensuring quality control [|An understanding of the care requirements and uses of textile products]

**Health and Safety ** Workers within the production environment.

Ventilation; Protective clothing, Machine guards; Accident procedure.
 * Safety equipment and clothing **

**(d) Risk assessment – using information sources: ** COSHH and labelling for safety

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