Writing the design brief

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1. Applications of metals in the locality
2. Steps of a metalwork project
3. Identifying problems in the community
4. Choosing the problem to solve
5. Proposing items that solve the problem
6. Selecting the best item
7. Writing the design brief
8. Locally available materials
9. Estimating materials and costing
10. Tools and equipment for the project
11. The working drawing
12. Developing the fabrication procedure
13. Safety considerations and PPE
14. Marking out and measuring
15. Cutting and shaping the parts
16. Joining the parts
17. Finishing the item
18. Presenting the item and earning income