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CAD CAM Cookies Utopian Edition Distance Learning Course Structure

This distance learning course in ArtCAM is for teachers and for students. It may be used for the training of teachers in ArtCAM Educational V7 and has been endorsed by the Design and Technology Association.

Teachers in schools wishing to use this resource to acquire ArtCAM Educational for their school will need to complete the entire course. Only when sufficient evidence has been gathered by the teacher to prove that all competencies have been met will accreditation be awarded. The course will not usually extend beyond 90 days.

For any information about ArtCAM Educational V7 training contact the ArtCAM Distance Learning Tutor jboyle@cadcamcookies.co.uk

Information for successfully completing the lessons

Lessons one to six are recommended to be completed in the correct order. Some lessons contain tasks that require more than one piece of evidence. The candidate seeking accreditation must keep the evidence of each exercise.

Success Criteria
Evidence of all lessons is required including Z Modulation functions. Files should be saved as ArtCAM files and screen grabs saved as jpeg files. The screen grabs must be sent electronically on the completion of the course to the Distance Learning Tutor.
Information for successfully completing the projects
Projects one to four can be accessed in any order. Each project incorporates features that may be called on many times to confirm learning. It may not be possible for candidates to manufacture a product at their place of work. Teachers are invited to contact for support in manufacturing and help will be provided where at all possible.
Candidates are advised to watch all of the videos carefully if considering attempting the projects at school and should produce a risk assessment before starting a project.
Attention is drawn to the warning at the end of each video. No responsibility is accepted for any accidents. It is considered that teachers have safely worked through the projects and are familiar with the risks and hazards that exist in each project before deciding if they are suitable for use at school.
To help candidates in their work, all ArtCAM files associated with this resource can be accessed from the CAD CAM Cookies Utopian Interface.
Support is available from the Distance Learning Tutor jboyle@cadcamcookies.co.uk for any issues resulting from the content of this resource.
Success Criteria
The approach to success with this distance learning product is to carefully plan opportunities where quality learning time is set aside. Evidence of all four projects completed as CAD files to a satisfactory standard is required as a minimum. It is advised that candidates starting their first training with ArtCAM should visit the trainer for a face to face experience. Candidates using this distance learning course for Update ArtCAM Training can at their discretion not come to a face to face training day.
On the candidate completing the course, all evidence should be clearly organised with appropriate file names.
Submission of your work for accreditation in ArtCAM V7
All candidates seeking accreditation for the first time and update training must complete tasks one, two and three as listed below.
Task One - Evidence of Six Lessons
You must evidence the completion of the first six lessons in CAD CAM Cookies Utopian Edition. Collect and present screen grabs of the completed files including Z modulation routines. These files may be presented as separate images. Some candidates may wish to insert images into a Word document, PowerPoint or any other suitable electronic means of communication.
Send these files to jboyle@cadcamcookies.co.uk
Task Two - Evidence of Four Projects
Collect and present screen grabs of the four completed project files.
Send these files to jboyle@cadcamcookies.co.uk
Task Three - CAD in Schools Case Study
You must login to the www.cadinschools.org website and submit a case study of a scheme of work using ArtCAM. On submission, the Distance Learning Tutor will determine if the case study meets the criteria for securing accreditation.
Candidates seeking first time accreditation in ArtCAM may choose to complete task four. Update candidates may also choose to complete this non compulsory task.
Task Four Optional Training Day
Candidates may request a mutually convenient appointment to demonstrate their skills in ArtCAM. This day is now optional based on evidence and communication.
Discussions on how to teach CAD CAM will also form part of this training exercise.
Candidates may elect for face to face training after working with CAD CAM Cookies Utopian Edition first for a period of around one month. This will allow help on difficult routines to be examined or if a candidate feels as though they need further support.
Please contact jboyle@cadcamcookies.co.ukto arrange face to face training.
All face to face training is included at no additional cost excluding travel costs.