In this edition we give you the latest on development of the new GCSE for D&T and overview of the latest training availbe from CLEAPSS. There's some helpful advice on workshop maintenance including sing QR codes. We provide a range of resources to support food and textiles and a project idea to make your own “motorised vehicle” in 10 easy steps as well as the usual health and safety updates.

Handling of fuels and lubricants used when working with motor vehicle engines.

Demonstrations and exercises done by students on old motor vehicles may reveal asbestos products particularly as disc pads, brake linings, clutch linings and heat insulation around exhaust pipes.

It is often necessary to have access to the underside of vehicles or all-round assemblies such as engines, gear-boxes, etc. All of these are heavy so hoists, jacks, cranes and lifts are needed.