3D Design & CAD Printing Workshop
CAD design and 3D printing workshops combining digital creativity with physical manufacturing.
Curriculum Links
National Curriculum Alignment
This workshop directly supports the following curriculum areas.
Design & Technology
CAD/CAM, design process, manufacturing
Computing
Digital tools, 3D modelling software
Mathematics
Measurement, geometry, spatial reasoning
Careers Framework
Gatsby Benchmark Alignment
This workshop supports the following Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance, the framework used by schools and Ofsted to evaluate careers provision.
Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
Links design & technology and computing curriculum to careers in product design, engineering, manufacturing, and architecture where CAD and 3D printing are industry-standard tools.
Encounters with Employers and Employees
When delivered on behalf of corporate or defence partners, provides a meaningful employer encounter highlighting how 3D design and manufacturing skills are used in professional engineering.
The Gatsby Benchmarks are the national framework for careers guidance in schools, embedded in statutory guidance and used by over 4,700 schools across England.
Learning Outcomes
What Students Will Achieve
- Design 3D objects using CAD software
- Understand the 3D printing process
- Apply the design-make-evaluate cycle
- Develop spatial reasoning skills
- Create a physical product from a digital design
- Explore real-world applications of 3D printing
In the Classroom
Workshop in Action
Inclusivity & SEND
Supporting Every Learner
Our instructors have extensive experience working across different school environments, including mainstream, SEND, SEMH, alternative provision, pupil referral units, and special schools. Every activity is scaffolded and differentiated so that all learners can access the content, experience success, and develop confidence. We use adaptive teaching strategies, manage cognitive load carefully, and provide visual supports and learning mats. Schools can share specific needs in advance so we can plan accordingly. 3D design software provides a visual, creative environment where students can see their ideas take shape on screen before becoming physical objects. This design-to-manufacture process is highly motivating and accessible, with step-by-step tutorials and differentiated challenge levels.
Gifted & Talented
Stretch and Challenge for High-Ability Learners
Every workshop includes built-in extension challenges designed to stretch gifted and talented students. Open-ended tasks, advanced programming objectives, and real-world problem-solving scenarios ensure high-ability learners are fully engaged alongside their peers.
- Tiered challenges allow students to progress at their own pace, from guided tasks to independent problem-solving
- Higher-order thinking through debugging, optimisation, and creative design challenges
- Competition pathways — workshops build skills relevant to FIRST LEGO League, Raspberry Pi competitions, Cyber Discovery, and CREST Awards
- Career connections — students discover how workshop skills translate into real engineering, computing, and science careers
Schools can share information about gifted and talented cohorts in advance so our instructors can prepare targeted extension activities.
Session Structure
Typical Workshop Day
Based on a Standard format (3 × 90-minute sessions). Timetables are flexible and adapted to your school day.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:45 – 09:00 | Hyett Education team arrives, sets up all equipment and prepares the workshop space |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Session 1: First class group (up to 30 students) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Changeover and break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Session 2: Second class group (up to 30 students) |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch break (1 hour) |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Session 3: Third class group (up to 30 students) |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Session ends |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Pack down all equipment. Nothing for school to do |
Workshop Formats
Choose Your Format
Choose the format that suits your school timetable. All formats include full setup and packdown by our team.
In-Depth Experience
2 hours per session
Two focused sessions for deeper exploration
Standard Experience
90 minutes per session
Three sessions reaching more students
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