When Student Projects Become Real Products
Technologies education encourages students to engage in authentic design and manufacturing experiences that mirror many aspects of professional practice. As student projects become increasingly sophisticated, it is important to recognise the difference between an educational prototype and a product suitable for operational use. This article explores design responsibility, safe design principles, and the concept of reasonably practicable decision-making, arguing that while student projects can...
Design Responsibility, Design Verification, Educational Risk Management, Engineering Education, Product Liability, Prototype Development, Safe Design, School Workshops, Student Designed Products, Teacher Professional Practice, Technologies Education, Work Health and Safety