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Health, Safety and the Engineering Sector

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How is health and safety managed in an engineering workshop?

Health and safety in the workshop: hazards and risks, risk assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on health and safety in the workshop, covering hazards and risks, risk assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices.
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How are the practical Design (Unit 1) and Production (Unit 2) units assessed?

Overview of the practical units: Unit 1 Design (controlled assessment) and Unit 2 Production (practical examination), and how they fit with Unit 3.
A concise CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing overview of the practical units, Unit 1 Design controlled assessment and Unit 2 Production practical examination, how they are assessed and how they fit with the Unit 3 written exam.
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What is the engineering and manufacturing sector, and what is its impact on society and the environment?

The engineering and manufacturing sector, its main branches and its impact on the economy, society and the environment, including sustainability.
A CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing answer on the engineering and manufacturing sector, its main branches, careers, and its impact on the economy, society and the environment, including sustainable development.
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