1)   Technology in Use

Describing technical functions and   applications

Explaining how technology works

Emphasising technical advantages

Simplifying and illustrating   technical explanations

2)   Materials technology

Describing specific materials

Categorising materials

Specifying and describing properties

Discussing quality issues

3)   Components and assemblies

Describing component shapes and   features

Explaining and assessing   manufacturing techniques

Explaining jointing and fixing   techniques

Describing positions of assembled   components

4)   Engineering Design

Working with drawings

Discussing dimensions and precision

Describing design phases and   procedures

Resolving design problems

5)   Breaking point

Describing types of technical   problem

Assessing and interpreting faults

Describing the causes of faults

Discussing repairs and maintenance

6) Technical   development

Discussing technical requirements

Suggesting ideas and solutions

Assessing feasibility

Describing improvements and   redesigns

7) Procedures   and precautions

Describing health and safety   precautions

Emphasising the importance of   precautions

Discussing regulations and   standards

Working with written instructions   and notices

8) Monitoring   and control

Describing automated systems

Referring to measurable parameters

Discussing readings and trends

Giving approximate figures

9)   Theory and practice

Explaining tests and experiments

Exchanging views on predictions   and theories

Comparing results with expectations

Discussing causes and effects

10)   Pushing the boundaries

Discussing performance and   suitability

Describing physical forces

Discussing relative performance

Describing capabilities and   limitations