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• ACCESS FM is an acronym used to analyse products, standing for: Aesthetics, Cost, Customer, Environment, Size, Safety, Function, and Materials.
• Aesthetics refers to how the product looks and its visual appeal.
• Cost refers to the price to produce and purchase the product.
• Customer refers to the target user or market for the product.
• Environment refers to the environmental impact of the product, including materials and disposal.
• Size refers to the dimensions and proportions of the product.
• Safety refers to how safe the product is to use.
• Function refers to the purpose and operation of the product.
• Materials refers to the substances from which the product is made.
• IT software, such as PowerPoint and CAD programs, can be used to create and develop design ideas for products.
• MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is a common engineered wood product made by bonding compressed wood fibres with resin.
• MDF has a smooth and uniform surface that is suitable for accurate shaping and painting.
• MDF has weak edges, can swell when wet, and produces harmful fine dust when cut or sanded.
• Accurate measuring and marking out are essential steps in preparing wood for cutting and assembly.
• A coping saw is a hand tool used for cutting curves and intricate shapes in wood, including MDF.
• High standards of manufacture involve careful planning, precision, and attention to detail.
• A successful maze has a continuous route from start to finish, wall spacing that allows the ball to move, barriers that prevent unintended shortcuts, a suitable level of difficulty, and secure containment of the ball.

• Apply the ACCESS FM framework to analyse and compare two different maze products, providing specific examples for each criterion.
• Use IT software, such as 2D Design or PowerPoint, to create a detailed and visually interesting design idea for a maze product.
• Accurately measure and mark out dimensions on a piece of MDF using appropriate tools, such as a ruler, try square, or marking gauge.
• Fit and tension a coping saw blade correctly, orient the teeth appropriately, secure the MDF, use controlled strokes, turn the work gradually, and cut on the waste side of the marked line.
• Secure MDF with a bench hook or clamp before cutting or sanding, and keep hands away from the cutting path.
• Use appropriate dust extraction and eye protection when cutting or sanding MDF, and follow the department’s rules for respiratory protection.
• Manufacture a maze product to a high standard, demonstrating precise assembly, finishing techniques such as sanding and painting, and quality control.