1. Design Process

1. Need
2. Design Brief
3. Schedule of Tasks
4. Analysis of Brief
5. Research
6. Specification
7. Generate Ideas
8. Choose Solution
9. Develop Solution
10.   Make Solution
11.   Test Solution
12.   Modify Solution
13.   Evaluate Solution

2. Technical Drawing

1. Pictorial Drawings
   1. Isometric Drawings
   2. Oblique Drawings
   3. Other Pictorial Drawings
   4.  
2. Orthographic Drawings
   1. 1st. Angle Drawings
   2. 3rd. Angle Drawings
   3. Projections
3. Geometrical
4. Drawing Standards
5. Sketching
6. Equipment

3. Graphics

1. Perspectives
2. Techniques
3. Aesthetics
4. Colour
5. Media
6. Charts
7. Photography
8. Materials
9. Equipment

4. 3D Modelling
 
5. CAD/CAM
 
6. Systems & Control
 
7. Mechanisms

1. Definitions
2. Levers
3. Linkages
4. Cams
5. Gears
6. Pulleys & Chains
7. Worms
8. Ratchets & Pawls

8. Structures

1. Definitions
2. Types of Forces
3. Forces in Frames
4. Reinforcement
5. Beams
6. Bridges

9. Electrics & Electronics

1. Definitions
   1. Electrical Circuits
   2. Electronic Circuits
   3. Symbols
2. Units of Measurements
   1. Potential Difference
   2. Current
   3. Resistance
   4. Capacitance
   5. Power
3. Switches
   1. Lever/Push/Rotary
   2. Single/Double Pole/Throw
   3. Normally open/closed/reversing
   4. Reed
   5. Micro
   6. Relays
4. Resistors
   1. Definition
   2. Ohms Law
   3. Series/Parallel
   4. Colour Coding
   5. Standard
   6. Variable Linear/Rotary
   7. LDR's
   8. Thermistors/Others
5. Capacitors
   1. Definitions
   2. non/Polarised
   3. Timing Circuits
6. Power Supplies
   1. Definitions
   2. Batteries
   3. Rectifiers
7. Semi-conductors
   1. Definitions
   2. Diodes
   3. LED's
   4. Photodiodes
   5. Transistors
   6. FET's
   7. Thyristors
8. Integrated Circuits
   1. Definitions
   2. 555 Timers
   3. 741 Op Amps
   4. PIC's
   5. Counters
   6. Displays
9. Logic
   1. Definition
   2. Truth Tables
   3. Gates
10. Circuit Boards
    1. Definitions
    2. Prototypes
    3. PCB's
    4. Connectors
    5. Techniques
11. Soldering
    1. Definition
    2. Equipment
    3. Materials
    4. Techniques

10. Hydraulics & Pneumatics
 
11. Food
 
12. Textiles
 
13. Materials

1. Resistant Materials
   1. Metal
      1. Mild Steel
      2. Tool Steel
      3. Cast Iron
      4. Stainless Steel
      5. Alumimium
      6. Brass
      7. Copper
      8. Silver
      9. Other Metals
   2. Plastics
      1. Acrylic
      2. PVC
      3. Expanded Poystyrene
      4. High Impact Polystyrene
      5. Polythene
      6. Polypropylene
      7. Nylon
      8. Polyester Resin
      9. Epoxy Resin
      10.   Other Plastics
   3. Timber
      1. Redwood (Pine)
      2. Cedar
      3. Mahogany
      4. Beech
      5. Oak
      6. Balsa
      7. Other Timbers
   4. Processed Timber
      1. Hardboard
      2. Chipboard
      3. Medium Density Fibreboard
      4. Plywood
      5. Other Boards
   5. Ceramics
   6. Flexible
      1. Rubber
      2. Neoprene
2. Compliant Materials
   1. Flexible Plastics
   2. Paper & Card
3. Electronic Materials
   1. Components
   2. Circuit Boards
   3. Meters
4. Properties of Materials

14. Components
 
15. Processes

1. Marking Out
2. Wastage
3. Combination
4. Deformation
5. Reforming
6. Heat Treatment
7. Corrosion
8. Finishing

16. Planning

1. Costing
2. Cutting List
3. Scheduling
4. Restrictions
5. Systems
   1. Flow Charts
   2. Gnatt Chatrs
   3. Critical Path Analysis
6. Production Economics

17. Tool & Equipment

1. Hand Tools
2. Machine Tools
3. Holding Devices
4. Templates
5. Jigs & Fixtures
6. Cutting Devices

18. Human Factors

1. Ergonomics
2. Anthropmertics
3. Society

19. Technical Data
 
20. Quality
 
21. Inspection
 
22. Standards
 
23. Health & Safety

1. Health
2. Safety
   1. General
   2. Equipment
   3. Fire
   4. Hazards
   5. Mechanisms
   6. Stability
   7. Materials
   8. Products
3. Risk Control

24. Scientific Principles
 
25. ICT

1. Word Processing
2. Spreadsheets
3. Desk Top Publishing
4. Graphics

26. Design History
 
27. Industrial Design
 
28. Sales & Marketing
 
29. Investigating Products
 
30. Technical Dictionary